2004 chrysler 300m. Consumer writes in regards to numerous suspension problems and repairs. *smd the check engine light illuminated, the struts, tie rods, radiator, fuel pump, sway bar bushings, cam shaft sensor were all replaced. The struts and tie rods were replaced several times.
2004 Chrysler 300M: ball joint or control arm failure
5 of the 71 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler 300M describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the vehicle began to violently shake without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder and noticed that the tie rods were corroded. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that both the front and rear struts, inner tie rods, cam shaft and the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 37,682 and the current mileage was 115,546.
Coming home from work I pulled into my girlfriends circle driveway. While making the left hand turn into the driveway I felt the car not reacting to the steering wheel. I stopped and looked at both front tires expecting to see a broken tie rod end but both tires pointed in the same direction. I asked her to step in the vehicle and turn the steering wheel while I could see what was happening. I could see the whole steering rack move back and fourth without it being connected to the frame. I am thankful that this did not happen at highway speeds when I was heading home. This is a very dangerous car to own.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds between 5-50 MPH, the steering wheel would veer towards the left abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the inner tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the inner tie rods. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 55,231. Updated 01/24/12*lj updated 01/27/12
While pulling out of the driveway the upper ball joints failed. As a result, the front end collapsed. *ak
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Questions about the 2004 Chrysler 300M ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2004 Chrysler 300M?
5 of 71 owner complaints about the 2004 Chrysler 300M (7%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
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There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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