Chrysler 300M pulling problems

Filed Nov 25, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 86,000 miles · SC

I had both front strut assemblies replaced and a 4 wheel alignment. While driving home the vehicle continued to pull to the right. I returned the car to the shop and upon investigating further I was told the rack pinion assemble failed and needed to be replaced. The original $850 job became a $1750 job.

Filed Nov 6, 2012 · Tires · 62,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler 300m equipped with bf goodrich traction t/a tires, size p225/55/ r17. The contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the right when driving at any given speed. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where they advised that there was a radial pull and that all four tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage of the tire was 12,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 12/14/12

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 27, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 70,500 miles · MA

My steering has a life of its own. Steering pulls hard to the right, almost hit a public bus. I've had 2 alignments and brand new tires, the problem still exist. The front end make a clunking noise and vibrates really badly. I've taken it to a chrysler dealership and got the same response as other have with the same problem "unable to duplicate" the problem. I told them there is a problem. Im afraid of losing my life an risking others on the streets and highway because of this serious issue the no one wants to fix.

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Steering · 115,000 miles · WA

Light clunking when I purchased vehicle in the steering gear got worse and worse and louder and louder erratic steering fluid leaking very bad and lots of power steering whines and hard to keep straight while driving. Excessive play in steering and wandering and the front wheels have been vibrating and shaking while driving and it makes the car wobble very scared to continue to drive with my young child but I have no choice in the matter I have another rack I got used for 500 bucks but I have no way to get it fixed because my lack of funds I was told that my steering gear bushings where worn out and that I needed my rack replaced a s soon as possible.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Brakes, Steering · 104,000 miles · FL · crash · fire · 1 injury

December 20th 2008 accident occurred. Vehicle started on fire and was totaled on the right passenger side. Inner tie rods and bushings were replaced not even two weeks before along with two tires and brakes. Vehicle pulled to the left while in an intersection. A truck coming from the opposite direction hit the vehicle on the front left passenger side and the hood. Vehicle was in a 180 degree position with little damage to the left side.

Filed Nov 14, 2008 · Suspension · 29,000 miles · WA

My 2001 chrysler 300m has only 29,000 miles on it and had an extended warranty purchased. One day I was driving and heard a bad rubbing noise and felt a vibration by my foot. Before this trip, the car had been totally silent. When this noise began, the car started to wander on the road, especially when braking. I checked under the wheel well and found oily residue splattered around. I took it to larson chrysler and was told the drivers side strut was totally blown and the passenger side strut was about to fail. He said it was totally unsafe to be driving. The scary thing is this just failed out of nowhere without hitting anything or going over any bumps. Luckily I was on a 35 MPH road and not the freeway. The dealer told me they would not replace this under warranty because somehow they decided it was worn before I bought the warranty even though it was not making any noises or showing any symptoms of failure before this. I asked the dealer what would cause it to fail and he said it was normal for a chrysler vehicle due to age. I pointed out that it only had 29,000 miles on it and he said it failed not because of the mileage, but because the car is 7 years old. He also talked to the chrysler headquarters and they said the same thing. This proves that chrysler is aware that they have a common problem with strut failure and are doing nothing to correct the problem. People's lives are in danger due to this if there is a failure on the freeway at 70 MPH! Please do anything you can to help make chrysler take responsibility for this safety problem. If you need more information, please feel free to call or email me.

Filed May 15, 2008 · Steering · 110,751 miles · IL

1. Started with clunks and awkward noises in the front of the car. Steering wheel began to have loose play. Front suspension was checked an never found a problem. 2. One night turned left and car wanted to turn right. While normal driving the car would pull left and right. Countless amount of events were I almost crashed. 3. Rack and pinion was replaced along with tie rods. Old parts are available if requested.

Filed Aug 24, 2007 · Steering · 87,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that he loses control of the steering and the vehicle pulls to the right when driving 35 MPH. The failure causes the horn and air bags not to work. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and diagnosed the vehicle as needing the rack and pinion replaced. The repair will cost $1,300. The manufacturer stated that no recalls were available for that component. The VIN and dealer information were unknown. The current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2007 · Steering · 94,720 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would pull to the right. The repair shop replaced the tie rod, but the failure recurred after 300 miles. The repair shop stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The VIN and engine size were unavailable. The current mileage was 95,000 and failure mileage was 94,720.