2005 Chrysler 300 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 47 complaints for the 2005 Chrysler 300, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 14,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 14,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
2005 chrysler 300 would not come out of a turn, steering mechanism and brakes became inoperable. Vehicle hit mailbox, phone box, fence and a residence. Vehicle had previously been taken to the dealership for service concerning the brakes but service dept could not find any problems.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. While driving 15 MPH, the contact stated the steering wheel became difficult to move. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for diagnostic testing and to be repaired. The current and failure mileage was 117,000. Updated 09/27/11 updated 11/02/11
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler 300
- Air bags 256 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 126 complaints
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Engine 88 complaints
- Fuel system 82 complaints
- Transmission 68 complaints
- Suspension 49 complaints
- Tires 42 complaints