2011 Chrysler 300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 200 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Chrysler 300, 4% of the 200 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I fill up my car I smell gas if I only put it on half a tank I do not smell gas. Also the steering is making a popping sound and if I turn the car loses control this is a real issue I'm having with my Chrysler 300”
NHTSA complaint #11054004, filed 2017-12, 94,989 miles“Driving 40 MPH when battery light illuminated and a burning smell coming from car, I immediately opened the door and began to veer off the road. All the lights illuminated on the dash, the radio shut off, gauges stopped working, power steering stopped, brakes were not functioning, wipers came on and car came to a complete stall and began to vibrate. All doors locked and windows were not functioning. The car was completely dead and I almost got trapped in it. Took it to the dealer and they said it was a bad alternator which ruined my battery. Was charged nearly $1,000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10633787, filed 2014-09, 52,000 miles“Chrysler safety recall p60 failed twice (NHTSA recall #14v-634). Unfortunately today (less than 1 week after 2nd replacement) the alternator failed again leaving the vehicle acting erratically without power steering or power brakes or the ability the shift gears while driving kids to school. Thankfully it was on local streets and able to pull over safely. Sansone (Chrysler dealership) has now twice performed this Chrysler 300 safety recall p60 (electrical/alternator) repair without success. …”
NHTSA complaint #10862927, filed 2016-05, 61,200 miles“I was a passenger in the front seat of a rental vehichle and I was at a complete stop at a sign when the driver seemed to have some medical episode it was a push start ignition so with the foot on the gas the driver send us straight towards a brick wall and I was trying to locate an emergency brake turn off the car or steer the car out of danger because of the timing and the lack of safety features accessible to me as a result of the car ingenuity I suffered multiple leg fractures after being drug along a 45 foot distance nearly severing my leg from my body and a 20 hr surgery complete with…”
NHTSA complaint #10993080, filed 2017-06“The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a loss of power steering as the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was being diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 21,843.”
NHTSA complaint #10596605, filed 2014-06, 21,843 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10221192Apr 10, 2021Steering System Inspection After a Collision This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding conditions under which replacement or repair of steering system components…
- 10130089Aug 24, 2016Steering Column If vehicle comes in for steering column replacement, verify column installed. Go to Info Column in Star Parts and open the flow chart to determine which column is…
- 10119614Jan 13, 2016Steering Gears, Pumps and Hoses This tech tip applies to vehicles built before 12-23-2010, these vehicles can exhibit a squeak or rubbing noise when turning the steering wheel…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 10 | 10% |
| 2014 | 11 | 5% |
| 2013 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 28 | 7% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 8% |
| 2008 | 18 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 47 | 5% |
| 2005 | 43 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chrysler 300
119 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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