2002 Chrysler 300M Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Chrysler 300M, 12% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 2 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.
“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 job.”
NHTSA complaint #10553737, filed 2013-11, 86,000 miles“My 2000 Chrysler 300M with aprox 83,000 miles, began to experience a loose feel to the steering, clunks upon turning, suspension rattle over bumps. Odd front tire tread wear pattern. Took to shop for alignment and inspection. Shop informed me that car was unalignable due to impending failure of inner tie rod bushing. Small tire and alignment shop was unwilling to do the repair to to complexity. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169519, filed 2006-09, 83,000 miles“I, like many other, have a dangerous problem with my 2002 Chrysler 300M steering. I am told the inner tie rod bushing is bad and after doing some internet research I guess I am not alone.”
NHTSA complaint #10243614, filed 2008-09, 98,000 miles“My steering wheel tightened and made this grinding, scrapping sound turning left or right, then something popped where my airbag is and my airbag light came on and my horn will not work. You can still hear the scrapping sound while driving or backing up.”
NHTSA complaint #10276884, filed 2009-07“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH she heard a loud banging noise and the steering wheel became very stiff. The vehicle was shut off and towed to her home. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and informed the contact that one of the bolts within the steering column was dislodged. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 83,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10402820, filed 2011-05, 83,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler 300M
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler 300M
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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