Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Chrysler 300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Reverse gear went out after vehicle slipped once, acted as if in neutral when in reverse and pressing gas pedal down but would not move. Had local towing and mechanic shop in Gower Missouri check transmission fluid level in which was found to be a quart low on transmission fluid. Car had been extremely well maintained and all recommended maintenance services completed by previous owners. Able to drive car in all other gears, codes p0007 code appear with no check engine light or any type of warning or indication that a problem was present within my 2005 Chrysler 300 3.5l v6 rwd car with the 42rle transmission My vehicle also has issues occur suddenly regarding front end suspension has death shake and very loud clinking popping banging noises while driving at all speeds. Steering wheel has a weird squeek/creeking noise when turning the wheel at times and feels like steering is loose. …
Major vibration in right front wheel, turns out I was almost killed, thankfully I pulled over the rack/pinion assembly broke! That was an over the weekend project for dealership. Luckily covered under warranty! Now I have a binding noise in steering column, at the hook joint inside the boot covering joint, dealer greased, but noise is back, feels like column is going to snap! They won't look at without a charge! Also have rattle in dash, knocking in brakes! I'm really sorry I purchased the vehicle, now I know why I got such a great deal! They just wanted to unload!!!!!concerned for my life!!!while driving my 300!!!!!!!!!!!!seriously,I do want to see my children's weddings!!!!!
I was driving on a city street, going 25 MPH when I heard a knocking sound, I thought it was something I had hit but, it wasn't. I kept driving for about 5 blocks when it occurred again. I pulled into a service station and the mechanic told me that it sounded like it was my tie rods. I contacted a mechanic and he told me that its was the tie rods. I have never had a problem in all the years I have had my car, but this is a first. Not sure if this is under a recall or if anyone else is experiencing this, but it can be frightening.
I was driving in the fast lane on the interstate and all of a sudden the car began to shut down. It took all my might to move the car from the fast lane to the median, which was on the opposite side of the slow lane. I could have easily been killed due to the speeds of the cars around me.this was the most frightening situation I've ever been in!! I am not due for an oil change until next month. The car never sounded funny or anything.
While driving my 2005 Chrysler 300 with the Hemi motor thru my subdivision at 25mi per hour the rack-n-pinion broke and the stabilizer bar broke, causing a badly bent rim, that caused the bolts under the car to become sheared off, causing a accident. Just and fyi I purchased the car 12/04 and the parts broke off on 3/19/2005
Dt: while driving, the vehicle struck a deer with a minor impact to left front corner of the vehicle. The power steering fluid reservoir broke and dumped power steering fluid out, resulting in a loss of power steering. Consumer ordered a new reservoir, and fixed body damage. Chrysler, 300, 2005.
2005 Chrysler 300 would not come out of a turn, steering mechanism and brakes became inoperable. Vehicle hit mailbox, phone box, fence and a residence. Vehicle had previously been taken to the dealership for service concerning the brakes but service dept could not find any problems.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering made a loud clicking noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
I have a 2005 300c that I bought in April 2007, it only had 14425, miles, when I tested drove it, I notice that it was pulling to the right, I thought it was a low tire, and I was in love with the car from the time I saw it. As weeks went by and after placing air in all tires, the car continued to pull to the right. So I called the dealership and stated my problem, they asked me to come in. I told them the problem that I was having and they recommend a wheel alignment that I paid for. I drove it home and noticed that it was doing the same thing, pulling to the right, I called them and made another appointment, this time the said it was the tires, so I replaced the tires and put the Goodyear assurance on it, and again paid for that. I took off again for home, and noticed the same problem. I turned the car around and went back to the dealer, and told them it was not fixed. …
Purchased 2005 Chrysler 300 limited October 8, 2004, car deliver with 308 miles. Car pulls to right returned for service 22 oct, dealer performs TSB for alignment only, tires ruined and need replacement which will be done on oct 27th. Take car, with in 10 miles cars starts to pull again, call dealer and arrange to have car picked up from home on oct 25th. Research problem on internet and provide TSB 02-003-04 which calls for installment of camber bolts and new alignment specs. Dealer was not aware of this TSB. Pick up car on nov 1, car drives great, but for only about 300 miles and starts to pull right again. Returned to dealer nov 9th, and on nov 12th dealer tells me car is in spec and offers me a similar car to test drive and compare. Test drive 300c made in September- car drives perfect. Drive my car and stills pulls to right. …
Steering complaints in other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Chrysler 300, 5% of the model year's 837 complaints. The component named most often is linkages › tie rod assembly (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Chrysler 300 steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2005 Chrysler 300, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Chrysler 300 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 19,000 miles, and 56% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.