2001 Chrysler 300M steering problems

Filed Nov 12, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 155,005 miles · CA

Oct 2013 five months after I just had my car fixed . As I was driving through the green light I heard a noise like grinding my car stopped I could not go forward or backward, I was stopped in the far right lane of a three lane street I had to put on my flashers. I could not be move only by a tow truck. I had just had tire rods changed in may 2013 and rack n pinion fixed in may which that broke as I was backing out of a parking spot had to be towed. As I was taking the car to the dealership that had fixed it. Tow truck driver noticed tire rod bracket had broke as he was putting car down into parking area. So what I paid to get fix was broke again part could have been defected tire rod bracket. With my family I could have been hurt if I had been on the freeway.

Filed Feb 15, 2013 · Steering · 137,000 miles · CA

Backing out of a parking stall I heard something pop then I couldn't turn left or right I could only go up or back so I was stuck in the middle of the parking lot had t o get towed steering wheel just kept turning.

Filed Sep 27, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · CA

While driving, I experienced violent shaking which didn't correct until I reduced my speed to about 50mph. The issue persisted whenever I drove the highway, no matter the condition of the road over a week's time.

Filed Oct 26, 2011 · Steering · 47,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300m. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to pull to the left without intent. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in motion and would also pull to the right sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the power steering rack would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2011 · Steering · MN

2001 300m loss of power steering at idle. Extemely noisy pump. Have replaced pump 3 times. Dealer claims no reports of common problems. Have been told by several machanics may be rack and pinion.

Filed Dec 4, 2010 · Steering · AL

Wife backed out of driveway, heard a popping sound, then attempted to pull back into the driveway. The car lost all steering. Discovered one bolt had sheared off the steering system, considered the rack and pinion, and the other bolt had backed out. The night before we had just traveled on interstate 20 in alabama, running interstate speeds with a child onboard. . If this had happened during the travel, no doubt fatalities would have resulted.

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Steering · 144,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the tie rod on the rack and pinion was loose on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact was driving 20 MPH and was able to drive onto the emergency lane. The mechanic stated that the bushings burned and that the failure occurred in several vehicles identical to his year, make and model. The failure mileage and current mileages were 144000.

Filed Feb 26, 2010 · Steering · 80,000 miles · IL

2001 chrysler 300m steering noise over bumps / play on steering wheel/ seems very unsafe to drive, dealership has replaced the tie rods as well as I did also I also replaced all suspension and the noise is still there it is definitely in the rack and pinion, it feels lose and like other complaints the rack and pinion may share off and cause a fatal car accident I need this fixed before it harms me or someone related to you. Please advise.

Filed Aug 4, 2009 · Steering · 93,122 miles · WA

Chrysler 300m 2001, on 7/9/09 -car was seen and inspected for any trouble at a certified chrysler dealership. Original estimate was $200, total work cost $1,871. Car released to us and we were told it was in perfect running condition. On 7/31/09 total loss of steering causing the car to turn and run up on sidewalk even though driver was attempting to turn opposite direction. Had vehicle towed and inspected by independent repair shop. Steering rod bolt had snapped causing loss of steering in both wheels. Estimated repair cost at $1,675. Chrysler dealer claims to have no knowledge of any problem concerning the steering on any 300m chrysler.

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Steering · 85 miles · KY

I have a 300 m 2001 and the rack an pinion has went out for the second time. I lost steering in town. There was a knock in the front end that the dealer ship could not find.