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Re: Starting to pull to the right [beerchamp]
by goofytiml
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Oct 12, 2005 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: beerchamp (Oct 12, 2005 8:40 am)
Our 2005 300C has only been "ours" for a little more than two weeks, but it drives straight and true. I haven't reviewed the maintenance history from the previous owner to know whether a "pull" was corrected with this vehicle within the first year of ownership.
However, we purchased our T&C AWD van from this same dealer 11 years ago, and in short order I became convince that they didn't know what they were doing with respect to alignment. With the van I had noticed a slight pull and significant tire wear within the first few thousand miles, and took it to an alignment specialty shop in which I have great confidence from prior experience. Somewhat later, I took it back to the dealer to tell them what the alignment place had told me about the poor alignment.
The dealership realigned the car as a result (I hadn't really asked them to) and I watched again. Sure enough, same characteristics... took it back to the specialty alignment shop and will take the 300C there if this trouble crops up. I have no trouble going to the dealership for routine service and maintenance items related to the engine or transmission, but I won't be going there for alignment.
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- #171 of 219
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Re: Starting to pull to the right [beerchamp]
by tinwhistle
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Oct 18, 2005 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: beerchamp (Oct 12, 2005 8:40 am)
Several weeks ago, I had this identical problem. When I told the Chrysler dealer, i was FLOORED. The factory had input the wrong parameters into the machine that aligns the wheels and so, I got a wheel alignment for free. And I had over 9,000 miles on the car. They are standing behind this one.
All the best,
Bob
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- #172 of 219
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Re: Starting to pull to the right [tinwhistle]
by alrobinson6022
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Nov 19, 2005 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: tinwhistle (Oct 18, 2005 10:45 am)
I having the same trouble with my 2005 300. It's pulling to the right. Thanks for this info. I guess the alignment fixed it huh?
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- #173 of 219
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Re: Starting to pull to the right [beerchamp]
by cjefferies
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Dec 12, 2005 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: beerchamp (Oct 12, 2005 8:40 am)
Bought an 05 300C in Dec 2004. Car pulled to right from day one. August this year I got totally aggravated with left wrist aching from constant correction. Dealer did decent job adjusting camber to absolute maximum but still pulling though not so bad. Dealer advises only fix is non chrysler kit but Chrysler District Mgr says car within factory tolerances and therefore OK. I'd like him to be there when they pull the car out of the ditch ! I can't put non chrysler kit onto car without skewing warranty. Am considering going legal after an independent assessor's report. anyone have any input?
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- #174 of 219
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Re: Starting to pull to the right [cjefferies]
by decker3
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Dec 14, 2005 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: cjefferies (Dec 12, 2005 3:57 pm)
I took Chrysler to arbitration and won, Chrysler was force to buy back car, you can go to my profile and email me, I will send you the arbitration report, car was deemed unsafe for the road by a automotive structural engineer  
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- #175 of 219
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Re: Starting to pull to the right [decker3]
by youtellme
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Dec 26, 2005 (7:55 pm)
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Replying to: decker3 (Dec 14, 2005 10:26 am)
I have a 300 that is being bought back buy Chrysler. Did you have to pay any money for the miles that was on the car? 
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- #176 of 219
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Re: Starting to pull to the right [youtellme]
by martin17
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Dec 27, 2005 (12:35 pm)
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Replying to: youtellme (Dec 26, 2005 7:55 pm)
My 2006 300 does not pull to either side, however the left front tire (9000 miles)is worn flat on the outside. A true sign of alignment problems. (Wierd.only one tire has severe wear)...Dealer states this is a 'known' problem with Continental tires and that they will last only for 20,000 miles. All they can do is rotate them every 6000 miles for me. They refused to check the alignment before I get 12000 miles. They rotated at 10000 and did not bring the worn tire to my attention....(because to them..that is what happens with the tires Chrysler approved to put on 300s.they call it feathering)
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- #177 of 219
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Re: Starting to pull to the right [youtellme]
by decker3
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Jan 12, 2006 (9:53 am)
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Replying to: youtellme (Dec 26, 2005 7:55 pm)
I lost a total of $10,000.00, I did not get freight PDIcharges back, lost on undercoating and paint sealant and $6,500.00 file mileage. but I did use the car for one year and put on 30,000 kilometers. great value for the dollar but just way to many problems, car was in the shop more than on the road
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- #178 of 219
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Re: Starting to pull to the right [decker3]
by youtellme
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Jan 14, 2006 (7:24 pm)
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Replying to: decker3 (Jan 12, 2006 9:53 am)
I have had so many different DEALS  made with this buy back,i think i have lost around $5000.00 with the deal of the century!!!!Will be picking up my new Charger on Monday.My 300 is still in the shop making it the 86th day in the 250 days that I have owned it.On its third tranmission!! I hope Chrysler CHOKES on it!!!!!JUNK BUYER BEWARE IN MISSOURI OF A BEAUTIFUL BLACK 2005 cHRYSLER 300 WITH AROUND 7000 MILES ON IT.
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- #179 of 219
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Re: Starting to pull to the right [beerchamp]
by jasonlc12
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Jan 24, 2006 (1:20 pm)
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Replying to: beerchamp (Oct 12, 2005 8:40 am)
I live in NY and have had 3 alignments in the last year and going to to buy my first set of tires and there are only 25k on my car, and most of the is highway driving.
the mechanic at the dealer said that i am doing well another customer only lasted till 18k, I guess he was trying to make me feel better.
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