I purchased my 1999 Chrysler 300M in April 2001 it had $24000 miles. Within the 6 months I noticed a problem with the rack and pinion steering and took it back to the dealership I purchased it from to get it replaced. About 6 months ago I started having problems with the rack and pinion system again but everytime I took it to be diagnosed they kept telling me to changed the tires or have the tires balanced or I need a wheel alignment. The problem continued until last weekend Dec 17, 2005 when the entire wheel broke off from the axle, had it not happened as my wife was about to pull out of our apartment complex it would have happen on the highway which is about a 1000 feet from our apartment which is where she was headed. I've been reading the email boards and I understand a lot of Chrysler 1999 300M are having the similar problems. I started noticing it when my car was traveling about 65 to 70 mph and the wheels would vibrate, and when going over bumps there would be a clumping nose coming from the front wheels. Also when making turns it seems the wheel would loose traction when it's wet.

- Chamblee, GA, USA

While driving steering wheel locked up bacause of a two inch play in steering wheel.dealer contacted. Steering wheel binds after making a turn; require a jerk to turn the wheel back. Rack & pinion unit was the problem.

- Ossian, IN, USA

Due to ice inside the rubber boot of the rack and pinion steering, steering column locked up. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

ABS brake problem; when applying the brakes on dry surface, the ABS system kicks in.turned the brakes off and driver could not stop vehicle. Also, steering wheel locked up and driver could not turn left or right. Two dealerships were not able to duplicate these problems.

- Lake Forest, IL, USA