2002 Chrysler 300M steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Chrysler 300M — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the contact suddenly lost control of the steering causing the vehicle to crash on the guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken…”
filed Sep 15, 2014
“I had both front strut assemblies replaced and a 4 wheel alignment. While driving home the vehicle continued to pull to the right. I returned the car to the shop and upon investigating further I was told the rack pinion assemble failed and needed to be replaced. The original $850 job became a $1750…”
filed Nov 25, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other 300M years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 300M | 8 | 11% |
| 2003 300M | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 300M | 29 | 32% |
| 2000 300M | 53 | 22% |
| 1999 300M | 48 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chrysler 300M
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.