2013 Chrysler 300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 306 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Chrysler 300, 4% of the 306 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The car just started like in the video I sent, was going to pick up my daughter's from school was not able to cus it didn't wanna work right so got the alternator repaired, and took it to autozone and got the battery and alternator tested both passed so they were good and it did not resolve the issue bought a refurbished PCM and also did not resolve.my problem so I was told that it's the tipm car has been parked since it started”
NHTSA complaint #11256208, filed 2019-09, 115,273 miles“In march 2019 I took my car to the dealership because a chromed section on the steering wheel was peeling back and had caused me to cut my thumb on it. They looked at the car and they also called on my extended warranty and was told it would not be covered because it was cosmetic in nature. I tried working directly with the warranty (zurich) personnel and they seemed at first as though they would try to assist and then decided not to. I did not pursue it any further since. …”
NHTSA complaint #11329271, filed 2020-06, 40,500 miles“I was stop at the gas station awaiting in line and the safe battery mode light came on and the car haisited and several warnings light came on it blinked orange on the dash. I was given a jumpstart and it didn't start I jumpstarted the car again and it started. …”
NHTSA complaint #11030008, filed 2017-09, 68,000 miles“I have a 2013 Chrysler 300s. While driving at a speed around 45 MPH in city driving, car stalled in the middle of an intersection while turning left at front of oncoming traffic. Seconds later the car shut off completely leaving me with no or little control over steering. The radio turned off, lights in car started flashing on and off, screens on the dash turned white, and all error lights on dash turned on. Burning electrical/rubber smell filled the car. All issues identical to the NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967828, filed 2017-03, 72,000 miles“Underneath the vehicle, on the suspension parts there is tons of rust! The metal is beginning to come apart around the control arm bushings!! Someone told me about this issue, and had me look, and my car is completely worse then his!!!!!! This issue needs to be resolved, a complaint has been filed, where someone hit the wall due to this issue!!!!! Don't let people die!!! Make Chrysler fix this mess! This isn't a car radio not working, or the interior falling apart... This is a life or death issue!”
NHTSA complaint #10555252, filed 2013-12, 1,500 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…
- 10144865Mar 31, 2015RE9 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio and navigation software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following…
- 10229892Dec 10, 2014Convergence Telematics Module (CTM) Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Convergence Telematics Module (CTM) software. The customer may notice the steering…
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 2013 Chrysler 300
131 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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