2000 Chrysler 300M Wheels Problems

“This is the second time one of my tires came off the rim while driving. I have to check the air pressure every other day, as it is always low. This is a safety hazard that Chrysler refuses to address. I have 17 chrome rims.”

“While turning a corner my steering wheel turned one direction while my tires stayed straight. Also while driving down the highway at 45 miles an hour. My car went into the opposite lane almost head on into another vehicle when my wheels decided to turn back when I turned the steering wheel almost to the end of steering ratio. This car is going to end up killing someone. Then there will be a major law suit. I replaced the rack & pinion. Worked for about a month and now it is starting to do it again. Also replaced the tie rod ends. The bolts back out or become loose on the rack & pinion. …”

“The wheels on the 2000 Chrysler 300M are chrome plated, which leads to slow leaks inside the wheel well. I have had to replace the tires twice due to abnormal wear and tear directly related the chrome issue. Also, the I must re-inflate the tires twice a week to ensure that the car is road-worthy. This has LED to multiple dangerous driving conditions and is a complete nuisance. I have had the wheels ground both times I replaced the tires to try and resolve the issue, but it persists and does not matter what type of tires I put on the car. …”

“I have a 2000 Chrysler 300 m that has chrome/aluminum wheels. About 8 months ago I noticed that I was losing substantial pressure in my tires on a regular basis. Thinking this was a problem with the tires, I took the car back to the store where I purchased the tires. Upon inspection, the service technician pointed out that my rims were corroding from the inside and that this affected the bead on the tire and caused it to lose pressure. He indicated that this was a big problem for Chrysler cars and that the rims were junk . …”

“2000 chysler 300M. Myself and two neighbors have had this same problem numberous times this year. We are finding that the wheels are rusting/peeling and causing the seal on the tires to break, thus, causing constant flat tires. We've all had the wheels cleaned and re-sealed numerous times but feel this is a real safety hazard let alone a concern of owners finding flat tires all the time. Our dealer indicated no recalls have been made and that there were some problems with the manufacturer of the wheels. …”