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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [kinglab #2]
by jay4trae
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Jun 28, 2004 (6:38 am)
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Replying to: kinglab (May 22, 2004 4:46 am)
Check the NHTSA site about our car. Turns out, all of the 300C's built in April have this problem.
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [cater #14]
by jay4trae
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Jun 28, 2004 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: cater (Jun 01, 2004 8:53 pm)
On the National Highway Traffic Safety Association website, it indicates that 260 Chrysler 300's were shipped that have the pulling to the right problem. Right now, there is no fix.
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [jay4trae #71]
by jeep
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Jun 28, 2004 (10:35 am)
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Replying to: jay4trae (Jun 28, 2004 6:43 am)
Where do you see that? It states that 260 vehicles were shipped with incorrect software in the PCM. Doesn't refer to pulling to the right.
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [jeep #73]
by jay4trae
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Jun 28, 2004 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: jeep (Jun 28, 2004 10:35 am)
Sorry. First time user. I was replying to someone else about the PCM. Look at the comment in "complaints" about "steering." i was told the same thing at my delaership.
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [kinglab]
by k300
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Sep 30, 2004 (6:22 am)
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Replying to: kinglab (May 22, 2004 4:46 am)
My 300 also pulls to the right and has done so from the first day I owned it. I took it to the dealer 4 times, they made the adjustments per the Technical Service Bulletin, and it still pulls to the right. The TSB states that this condition cannot be corrected in all vehicles. When I "floor it" with the accelerator, the pull is greatly exaggerated...heads straight for the right side ditch.
Since my fourth service attempt, I have engaged a Lemon Law attorney. The dealer says it "drives as it was designed." If that's so, it's a design error.
Had it evaluated by two outside mechanics yesterday and they agree that it's definitely a problem and it cannot be fixed...not enough adjustment allowance to work with. In fact, they discovered that the dealer's "fix" was to slam the steering cradle several times with a large hammer.
It's been 90 days since I bought my car and I want out! Can you say "lawsuit?"
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [k300]
by cater
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Sep 30, 2004 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: k300 (Sep 30, 2004 6:22 am)
My pulling problem was corrected via TSB and they used an OFFSET BOLT that the factory said to go ahead and use for a greater adjustment.
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [k300]
by kinglab
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Oct 03, 2004 (6:35 am)
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Replying to: k300 (Sep 30, 2004 6:22 am)
I also have one of these 300's that pulls. It has been aligned about four times. Yes, I had the cam bolts put in and aligned as per the TSB, and it still pulls. I did speak to a Chrysler service rep friday who said there is a revision to the last TSB coming out soon that will enhance the cross caster even further. Chrysler likes to still say the steering was made to be sensitive, and maybe there is some road crown issues, etc, but I always reply as to why only some pull. If this was a built in steering issue then all of them would pull right. Regardless, I am going to go back for the fifth alignment with the revised TSB numbers and hope it's right. He tells me the enhanced cross caster numbers etc are not out yet so please don't ask me to provide them.It's just a shame a car that draws this much positive attention for it's looks can be so annoying to drive. I am always very clear when someone asks how I like the car. I say;, looks cool, Chrysler dealers need a big boost internally, Chrysler hotline and customer service is really bad, and the car is hard to drive. Other than that, it's a winner! No more Chryslers for me, except maybe a Ram truck with the Cummins engine.
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [kinglab]
by 300c
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Oct 03, 2004 (11:26 am)
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Replying to: kinglab (Oct 03, 2004 6:35 am)
Lemon Law!
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [k300]
by mpietz
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Oct 05, 2004 (3:21 am)
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Replying to: k300 (Sep 30, 2004 6:22 am)
Thank you so much for writing on here.
Yesterday was my fourth time at the dealer for pulling to the right. They are making me feel like I am crazy. Both my husband and I get tired on trips because of the constant holding of the steering wheel due to that pull.
Please let me know what you are planning to do. I am grateful for any help!!
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [mpietz]
by kinglab
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Oct 05, 2004 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: mpietz (Oct 05, 2004 3:21 am)
I will be taking the pulling 300 in this friday. I am now on the fourth alignment/ with cam kits, and yes, two different dealers. Yes, I have spoken to customer service, and yes they are worthless. I am now talking with the local service rep who assures me they will correct this issue friday. Time will tell and I will keep you posted. But, I assure you Chrysler is poor at handling issues. One must be firm without anger.
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