2000 Chrysler 300M steering problems
56 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2000 Chrysler 300M, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 56 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Pulling out of a trail station and all of a sudden went to pull the steering wheel and it wouldn't turn left or right. Made three attempts. Contacted the dealer and manufacturer. Had vehicle towed to the dealer.
Steering rack failed at 51,000 miles. Excessive play, loose, locking on turns, excessive noise. Replaced by owner since dealer would not repair as warranty was expired.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Chrysler 300M
- Body & structure 39 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Wheels 21 complaints
- Latches & locks 18 complaints
- Seats 16 complaints
- Tires 16 complaints