2001 Chrysler 300M problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 2001 Chrysler 300M with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 25.4% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 9%.
Complaints122
Crashes5
Fires4
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 25.4% · 31
Power train 9.0% · 11
Air bags 8.2% · 10
Electrical system 7.4% · 9
Seats 6.6% · 8
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.6% · 8
Engine and engine cooling 5.7% · 7
Equipment 4.9% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Chrysler 300M in this data, 2001 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 67,250 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Steering · reported at 144,000 miles
Grinding noise - and play in the steering wheel - steering wheel sticking on turns I brought it in to the dealer and the cost was $934.10 For the part and $412.50 For labor plus the cost of another front wheel alignment of $60 - not under warranty and an email to customer service at Chrysler was not fruitful, they really don't care that the power steering rack went out at just over 40,000 miles. Steering · reported at 42,500 miles
Lose steering, bobbing steering with rumbling noise- diagnosis need new rack and pinion, having 3rd one put in now. Will lock up in a turn, will become very hard to turn left, sounds like out of steering fluid but not. I think possible part has changed or something not right with car or part. Something needs to be done about this. Car had 60,000 when it first began and very well maintained. Steering · reported at 60,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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