The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the power steering function was inoperable, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System) and 16V352000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred with the steering. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
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Chrysler 300C Steering problems by year
7 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler 300C's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
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The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while waiting to make a left turn, the contact veered to the left at 5 MPH, and became aware that the steering wheel was unusually stiff. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to make tight U-Turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, it was not diagnosed or repaired yet. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at 60-65 MPH, the warning message "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the steering wheel lost power. The contact veered to side of the road and opened the hood of the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and she drove to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated while...
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driving, the warning messages "Shift To park" and "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact stated she switched gears to park and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road for a short moment, then she drove to her destination. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,250.
I was driving about 30 mph down hill on a city street, when my car started to flash a power steering error message, I was no longer able to brake/steer the vehicle as normal which almost caused me to crash into the vehicle in front of me. The vehicle allowed me to get to a place of safety with extreme difficulty steering and braking. The vehicle stopped and shut off still flashing the warning message. Once the vehicle stopped I could no longer start the vehicle.
At 24k miles this vehicle stranded me in lansing michigan with the 3/36 bumper to bumper still in effect. My trip was interupted and was offered no place to stay or any transportation to my home. The vehicle would be in the shop for the weekend and two days into the next week. Down 5 days just to return it not fixed with only the software being reflashed. A total of 4 trips to the dealer where purchased with no steering, no shifting and other electrical problems. The radio was replaced, the power steering unit,...
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a major wiring loom, and the loom to the ebrake system. Vehicle lost power steering only to regain it some 20 miles down the road causing the vehicle to swerve. Trans would not up shift. Gps was telling me I was somewhere I wasn't about 60 miles away. This car is a lemon in my opinion, and I no longer trust it or the service of any of the dealers to keep it on the road. Four trips and almost 3 weeks of trouble, and a solution at last. But, is it????? Not even the dealer knows. When asked to contact the regional service rep with chrysler, the service department agreed, but had no idea when he or she could be reached. Four service requests; a possible solution which may work long term and may not. What now??? And, I have a 2018 jeep cherokee which may develop the same problems. Ugh!
My car is tramlining. In other words, my car has the tendency to follow imperfections in the road and ends up yanking the steering wheel out of my hands whenever the front tires find a rut in the road. This has caused my car to dangerously pull towards oncoming traffic. Also, my radio preset buttons on entertainment center sometimes don't function when initially starting my car leading to the inability to change radio stations. The buttons for my heated seats and heated steering wheel on my entertainment center...
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start-up screen sometimes will not remain on after activating them, which results in having to reactivate them through the secondary access menu after the initial start-up screen disappears and the main menu appears.
I was in a car accident in july . My car was towed to chrysler in alex va my car was diagnosed correctly the car stalled was smoking steering brakes air bag all were issues. Dealer had my car 7/29-9/6.My car steering wheel was tight driving I report it to the dealer verbally by email with no response. Two weeks after receiving my car back it safe battery mode light came on and broke down I received a jump start twice to restart my car. I slowly drove of apply little pressure to the brakes the safe battery mode...
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light light came on brake abs light emergency brake light engine light other warning lights I had to controll the steering will trying to apply brakes to drive with was difficult while the dash is blanking orange and on and off. I stop the car had it towed to chrysler dealership to learn when calling a 1800 number my car was on a recall list for alternator. I contact chrysler customer care to resolve the recall told there is no resolution for this recall. I informed of my fears of safety and asked for a solution to at least received a loaner car until the recall solution in 2018 would take place for repairs. I was yelled at hung up on for asking for a replacement resolution and told to had the same recall part place in my car and pay for it and submit the receipt to chrysler for refund. I informed chrysler I don't feel safe and fearful of doing this due to my experience and no safe way to ensure that this would not cause a fire another loss of power and causes a accident. I was told by chrysler customer care each time I called that my only option is to replace the alternator with another alternator that is on recall or wait until chrysler make the recall solution which the new part will be available in 2018 I would have to let the car sit unresolved and not repaired. I feel forced into this option by chrysler and the dealership auto service manger mike
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