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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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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [mpietz]
by kinglab
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Oct 09, 2004 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: mpietz (Oct 05, 2004 3:21 am)
I had my crummy 300 at the dealer friday as mentioned. They used new and improved numbers for the alignment via an unpublished revision to the TSB. I did get a copy of the final alignment specs after they were done however. No more pull. I am a bit worried though if these very intense specs are going to cause undo hardship to the tires. Time will tell. If so, I am sure Chrysler will find a way to try to weasel out of it. Last Chrysler for me. I can send you the specs they used friday as well on a private email if you run into a wall at your local dealer
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [k300]
by jdulong
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Nov 07, 2004 (11:54 am)
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Replying to: k300 (Sep 30, 2004 6:22 am)
I have the same problem with the car pulling to the right. I had it in for service, and they said it was within specs. But, they switched the two front tires and this helped very little. Very frustrating.
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [jdulong]
by kinglab
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Jan 04, 2005 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: jdulong (Nov 07, 2004 11:54 am)
They fixed mine after 6 trips back in. Of course I am now wiping out the tires, but they don't care.
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [kinglab]
by jhterceira
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Feb 08, 2005 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: kinglab (May 22, 2004 4:46 am)
I WAS considering buying the 300C as my car was totaled in a head-on Collision with a drunk driver. Luckily, I am still negotiating with insurance companies and getting a 300C AWD here in the Boston area is next to impossible. Hearing all these problems of how it handles in the snow, programming problems, dead batteries, handling and pulling to the right and tire wear I think I will go back to Toyota and stay with the Avalon XLS I had. Best car I ever had and NEVER once since I purchased it in July 2001 did the car have a single problem. I took it in for regular maintenance as the owners manual called out and it ran like it dream. I am alive today because the Avalon XLS held up so well in a 95 mph head-on impact. I love the look of the 300C AWD with the Hemi but I do not have the patience or time to deal with a car that requires I run back and forth to the dealership for all these problems. Thanks to all you owners for talking me out of the 300C. As usual, all the American Cars continue to be plagued with problems.
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Re: Chrysler 300 Owners: Problems & Solutions [jhterceira]
by barry626
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Feb 09, 2005 (2:42 am)
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Replying to: jhterceira (Feb 08, 2005 3:42 pm)
For what reason were u doing 95 in first place?
Once again, never a cop around when you need them!
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