2000 Chrysler 300M steering problems

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Engine, Seat belts · CA

Takata recall the key ignition kept getting stuck until the key broke off in the ignition. The seatbelts gets stuck sometimes when I put son the car and they dont come out all the way. Also having problem with the engine water pump went out on the freeway,transmission went out after the water pump.white smoke sometimes come out the tail pipes while driving.dash broard lights keep coming off and on when driving. The truck and hood does not stay up the air holder giving out. When you pop the truck or the hood it does pop all time.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 14,000 miles · WA

While turning a corner my steering wheel turned one direction while my tires stayed straight. Also while driving down the highway at 45 miles an hour. My car went into the opposite lane almost head on into another vehicle when my wheels decided to turn back when I turned the steering wheel almost to the end of steering ratio. This car is going to end up killing someone. Then there will be a major law suit. I replaced the rack & pinion. Worked for about a month and now it is starting to do it again. Also replaced the tie rod ends. The bolts back out or become loose on the rack & pinion. Have had to tighten them on many occasions.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Steering · 174,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced, the mechanic observed the bolt from the rack and pinion detached from the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 30, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 116,000 miles · NV

Since I got my 2000 chrysler 300m, everytime I go over speed bumps it shakes and pops. I also noticed everytime I make a turn it gives a loud popping noise. Everytime im going 25-35 MPH it feels like my front tires are loose and shaky. Seems like its only getting worse.

Filed Mar 12, 2013 · Steering · 140,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH and attempting a turn, the vehicle exhibited a loud explosion. The driver's side tire immediately felt as if it had separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the rack and pinion was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 8, 2013 · Body, Steering · 180,000 miles · FL

Driving aprox 10 MPH into to school pick up and drop off area, to pick up children as school was letting out. I lost all steering functions, I had to have car towed back to my residence. My husband found that a bolt had broke off the tie rod ((right side) going into the rack and pinion and the (left side) bolt to the tie rod had back out of the rack and pinion. Their were no warning signs that something was wrong with the steering. I thank the good lord that it happened where and when it did, it could have been a different outcome a few miles down the road with myself and 3 children in the car going 45-50 MPH on the 2 lane road going back to our home. Now as I drive our other vehicle around and see a chrysler 300m I worry about the safety of the occupants in that vehicle and the others around them.

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Steering · 89,500 miles · VA

The car tried to vier off the road in both directions, when I corrected in one direction it went in the other.

Filed Jan 17, 2012 · Steering · 160,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH making a right turn, the steering wheel failed to maneuver back into a straight position. Eventually, after several attempts the steering wheel returned to the proper position. The contact was able to continue driving normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the failure was contributed to the rack and pinion. On a separate occasion the similar failure recurred while making a left turn. The vehicle was not prepared. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 04/18/12

Filed Sep 26, 2011 · Steering · 65,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. While the vehicle was parked the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the steering bolt fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had previously experienced a failure with the steering and the tie rod was replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2011 · Steering · 120,000 miles · TX

2000 chrysler 300m.