2006 Chrysler 300 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 47 complaints for the 2006 Chrysler 300, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Upon driving on the highway the legal speed limit is always 70MPH. While following the flow of traffic individuals ahead of me started slowing down to a cruise speed of 40-50MPH abruptly. While paying attention to the change in pace I slowed down as well to feel comfortable with the flow of traffic. When checking my rearview mirror to see if there was a opening to change lanes I noticed a ford truck coming from behind at a excelled pace. With seconds before the contact I braced myself for the wreck.
The strut tension arms and tie rod ends had to be replaced at 68,000 miles. They were rusted due to there was no nipple to lubricate them. The mechanic said in another 60,000 miles the same thing will happen. This was an $800 repair.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler 300
- Air bags 258 complaints
- Engine 209 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 199 complaints
- Fuel system 173 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Transmission 63 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Cruise control 38 complaints