2006 Chrysler 300C: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jun 20, 2018 · Body, Engine · 186,376 miles · NC

I have had constant issues with the control arms, tie rods, and the door handles are all broken. I had to replace my radiator twice now. I love my car, but I am highly disappointed with the costs that I have had with this car. The radiator issues have come while the car was in motion. My engine died without warning while I was driving. I never had any warnings prior to the motor blowing. I have regular maintenance done to my car, but a new engine, 2 radiators, tie rods, and control arm repairs/changes seem to be the continuum for my car. The door handles are cosmetic and have not been repaired. I have records from my dealership and another place I entrust with my vehicle.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 66,430 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled multiple times. The oil sensor light also illuminated each time the vehicle stalled. The oil was changed twice by a local mechanic and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to replicate nor diagnose the failure. The contact was unable to pass an inspection due to the vehicle having a fractured passenger side tie rod. An authorized dealer diagnosed and repaired the right tie rod. The vehicle was scheduled to be inspected and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,430.

Filed Nov 9, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 105,100 miles · GA

I bought my 2006 chrysler 300c brand new & I've been the only owner. It was purchased straight from daimler/chrysler, ordered & built to my selected specifications through chrysler. I set the order in february 2005, it was built & finished 11 nov 2005. This was done while I was finalizing my career in active duty military service & retired. I returned to the u.s. 7 jan 2006 & that's when I saw & picked my then brand new 300c. I fell in love with that car ever since. I truly love this car & to this day still love this car. I've never had any major issues with this car from day one otherthan putting gas in it, very dependable car. In 2007 june I was diagnosed cancer of the bone & blood (multiple myeloma, stage 4). After being hospitalized for apprx. 18 mths, one day while coming from chemo it started to over heat & blowing steam, had it towed to nearest dealer & had to have the fans & the sensors replaced, 1st major problem, then after that it was the shift lever stuck in park, then the "a" frame & control arms, now in nov 2012, after attending my grandmother's funeral, I filled it up @ a gas station & it shut off, would start back up but continued to shut off. There was no check engine light then once I got it started it would sputter, kick, & stall, this was repeated for several miles down the hwy & was fine til I had to fill it up again from then on it continued to do so every fill up. I did receive an indication of the gas cap (replaced) then june 2013 I filled it up as usual & it shut off & it was difficult to restart, I waited & start it again it did so I pulled on to the road, it began to stall, sputter, & buck, as I crept home, I heard a loud crackling sound lost all power, had it towed was told #4 vlv had fell down in the cylinder, after 3 months 2008 5.7l engine put in, problem still exist, evap solenoid, canister, pump, & filter assembly replaced.

Filed May 13, 2011 · Steering · 60,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact stated the tie rod that was connected to the steering column fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle towed was to the dealer and the contact was informed that the tie rode had rusted and fractured. The contact stated that the tie rode was previously replaced at 30,000 miles. The contact beleived the failure to be a manufacturing defect. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage and current mileages were 60,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2010 · Steering, Transmission · 24,890 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c which was purchased in june 2007. During routine maintenance on the vehicle, the left outer tie rod was loose and the dealer made repairs accordingly. Within the next 3,000 miles, during a routine maintenance check, the contact requested that the dealer inspect the left and right outer tie rod for general purposes. The dealer confirmed that the right tie rod was also defective. The tie rods were inspected a second time and the dealer found the left tie rod was loose. The tie rods were replaced a third time. There were no related recalls. The failure mileage was 24,890. The current mileage was 34,000. Updated 03/04/10 *bf transmission fluid was leaking. The dealer replaced the plug adapter. Updated 07/08/10.

Filed Jan 15, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 30,000 miles · NH

Chrysler 300c 2006, outer tie rod broke at 30k and again at 37k miles. I bought car new, and it always had a vibration dealer told me at all complaints there was nothing wrong and it was tires. Replaced/changed tires after 30k tie rod change, and it did little for vibration. On state inspection today, was shown that tie rod had 1/2 inch of play on replacement mopar part. Search online finds that this is a common complaint.

Filed Nov 26, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 46,500 miles · FL

Tie rods, rocker arm.

Filed Jun 25, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 92,000 miles · MD

On june 11, 2009 I went in to have tires put on my 2006 chrysler 300 at southern tire, lexington park, maryland. The mechanic called me to inform me that the inner tie rods needed to be replaced prior to putting tires on the vehicle, and that he had called the local dealership, park dodge, chrysler jeep and was told that the part was on back order for 6 months and there was a total of 3,123 on back order. I went to the dealership myself the same evening after speaking with the parts manager by phone and ordered the part ( p/n 68028831ac) but was told the same thing. He informed me that I should call the customer care line at chrysler for further assistance. I called the customer care line that evening to express my concerns and was told that because of the state of chrysler I should understand. I expressed to ask a customer to wait 6 months for a part was unreasonable. I was told to give them 48 hours to make a decision as to how to help me and some one would contact me. On june 12th I arrived home and there was a message on my answering machine stating that chrysler would not be able to assist me with a rental or loaner car because my car is out of warranty (92,000 miles). I called the customer care center and asked to speak with a supervisor. The supervisor informed me that they would have to contact the dealership and that she would call me back the next working day. I received no call. I continued to call around and go onto the internet in search of the part and to no avail it was not found. Chrysler has told me it is on national back order and they are working to get the part as soon as they can but there is nothing they can do for me. I drive almost 150 miles a day to work. My front tires are getting very bad and the left one is "coupling" according to the mechanic. I don't feel safe in the vehicle. Why are there so many parts on backorder and none in the country if this is not an issue with this make and model vehicle?