2000 Chrysler 300M: clunking or noise when steering

7 of the 241 complaints about the 2000 Chrysler 300M describe clunking or noise when steering.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 40,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Clunking or noise when steering by model year

2002
1
2001
4
2000
7
1999
3

What owners say

Filed Jul 18, 2007 · Steering · 20,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard a loud clunk. The steering wheel turned, but the wheels failed to turn. The repair shop stated that the cause of failure was the rack and pinion. The rack and pinion failed once before. The current mileage is 44,444 and failure mileage was 20,000. The consumer stated the second time the incident happend, the bolts sheared while driving. Updated 08/15/07.

Filed Aug 14, 2006 · Steering · 26,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the steering wheel felt noticeably loose. The vehicle displayed signs of wheel clicking from the steering wheel while the vehicle was driven at 30 MPH. The nature of the failure was permanent gradual worsening. The clucking noises were more perceptible with the turning round of the wheel on every road condition. The vehicle was not under warranty.

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Steering · 48,600 miles · OH

Rack and pinion assembly failed with only 48,000 miles on vehicle. Steering was loose, clunking sound and sticking during turns. Manufacturer won't cover because car is out of warranty. Cost to me was $1200 for new rack and pinion. I don't feel this serious a problem should occur in a car with under 50,000 miles. If I hadn't had the problem checked out, it could have resulted in a seriour crash. Manufacturer doesn't care about its reputation or about safety for its customers.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 46,553 miles · CO

Steering is loose and makes noise over bumps. Noticed this at about 40,000 miles and dealr confirmed the problem on myy 9, 2003. This seems to be an extremely common problem with this car and the their siblings. Daimler chrysler certainly knows about this problem as it has been a point of discussion on numerous web sites. Just search chrysler 300m steering problems and you'll see pages of complaints.

Filed Oct 18, 2003 · Steering · 38,000 miles · OH

Steering: loose feel in steering wheel/clunking noise from steering box at end of steering column behind motor.

Filed Feb 9, 2003 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · CO

Front suspension and steering noises. This is a common problem, well documented and still not being repaired by manufacturer. Why has this problem with so many cars been addressed?

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Steering · MD

While driving 30 MPH consumer heard a clicking sound coming from steering wheel. Then, consumer was able to spin steering wheel all the way around, no control what so ever. Vehicle at dealer at this time. *ak dealer stated that the steering wheel broke, causing vehicle to be uncontrollable, vehicle only had 3500 mile at the time of failure.