2000 Chrysler 300M Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

24Steering complaints

9.9%Of all 242 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE31 · 12.8%

STEERING24 · 9.9%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL18 · 7.4%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH14 · 5.8%

STEERING:RACK AND PINION14 · 5.8%

Share of the 242 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2000 Chrysler 300M overview page.

What owners report

“STEERING IS LOOSE AND MAKES NOISE OVER BUMPS. NOTICED THIS AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES AND DEALR CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM ON MYY 9, 2003. THIS SEEMS…”NHTSA complaint 10070278 — filed 01/15/2004

“WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STUCK WHEN HE ATTEMPTED…”NHTSA complaint 10022134 — filed 06/27/2003

“THIS PAST WEEKEND AFTER TAKING A DAY TRIP TO VA I DISCOVERED A LEAK UNDER THE FRONT HOOD. IT SMELLED AND LOOKED LIKE OIL. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10013816 — filed 04/02/2003

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Chrysler 300M have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2000 Chrysler 300M: 24 of 242 complaints on file (9.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2000 Chrysler 300M have in total?

242 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.