Chrysler 300M Steering Problems
Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Chrysler 300M across 6 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (53). The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (36% of reports).
- 149steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 53 of 149 complaints (36%)
- Tie rods: mentioned in 15 of 149 complaints (10%)
- Play steering: mentioned in 10 of 149 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Chrysler 300M at $2,100, and half of them between $1,850 and $2,400.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2009), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 149 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chrysler 300M steering complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the Chrysler 300M. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The steering axle attach to the rack of pinion keep coming off. When that happen the wheel fell to the ground. In my car this is the 3rd time that happen. *tr
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…
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…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. While driving at 15 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle's battery dropped to the ground. The failure caused a loss of power steering that later caused the vehicle to crash into a sewage area. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 300Ms have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 149 owner complaints about steering for the Chrysler 300M. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler 300M steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Chrysler 300M?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,100 (half paid between $1,850 and $2,400), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Chrysler 300M?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 53 of 149 complaints, followed by “tie rods” (15).
Other Chrysler 300M problems
- Air Bags problems (115)
- Structure problems (107)
See all Chrysler 300M problems.