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Bought 300M Chrysler in June 2000. From time of purchase numerous tires were replaced due to belts shifting. In Dec '03' started hearing a metal to metal noise in the right front especially on slow turns. After arriving in fla on vacation due to an increasing noise in the right front on Jan 17th brought car to flagler Chrysler dealer, after $582 worth of work they informed me they could not detect the source of noise. On Feb 4th brought car to a Goodyear front end garage, after $260 they were sorry but could not find source of ever worsening noise. On Feb 20th brought car to pompano beach Chrysler dealer, again after $330 they also were sorry they could not find sorce of this noise. Considering the long drive back home we decided for safety sake to get rid of this problem car and buy another vehicle to drive home. Obviously as we no longer have this car our complaint if more for informational puposes. We dont want anyone injured because of this obvious defect.
There is a severe shimmy in the front end of the vehicle and it pulls to the left, dealer has had several opportunities to correct the problem, however has not been able to, at times when making a turn it feels as though the wheel is actually sliding instead of turning, consumer feels the vehicle may have been in an accident prior to purchasing the vehicle even though he was told otherwise, consumer is requesting new tires if the vehicle can be fixed, the problem is causing them to wear, if the vehicle can not be fixed, consumer is requesting a new vehicle or a refund.
There is a severe shimmy in the front end of the vehicle and it pulls to the left, dealer has had several opportunities to correct the problem, however has not been able to, at times when making a turn it feels as though the wheel is actually sliding instead of turning, consumer feels the vehicle may have been in an accident prior to purchasing the vehicle even though he was told otherwise, consumer is requesting new tires if the vehicle can be fixed, the problem is causing them to wear, if the vehicle can not be fixed, consumer is requesting a new vehicle or a refund.
The power windows have malfunctioned on every windon in the vehicle. The power window motors have been replaced 8 times. Each time they are under warranty, but warranty runs out soon. Regarding the front suspension. The car shimmies and the steering is loose (steering wheel shacks in your hands). Had front end alignment done but this did not fix the problem. Contemplating new tires but see others with similar problems and this did not correct the problem.
Tires are worn excessively, all 4 tires affected. Tires according to Goodyear should last between 20000 and 40000 miles. Goodyear Eagle tires, dot nk43bmdr199, 17 inch tires, consumer states spare tire is also worn. Goodyear states that tires are not the problem, vehicle has vibration and pulls to the left, could be suspension or tire related. Engine failed due to pistons too close together, consumer states ever since vehicle has been repaired, it does not run normal now. Rotors were replaced, brakes resurfaced.
- Buffalo, NY, USA
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Consumer has a Chrysler vehicle. 2 original front tires were replaced because they wobbled/vibrated & pulled to right. Every 3,000 miles outsides wore out, 7 had to be replaced. They all showed signs differently. Chrysler was aware of tires. Originals had premature balding & hydroplained. Size P225/55R17, dot#M600bmwr3400. Wear of tires could be related to a suspension problem, tires are Goodyear Eagle.
There were various symptoms which seem to have culminated in the crash on 6/29. The first time tires were rotated, one tire could only be "almost" balanced; I drove the car from chas., SC to atlanta had a flat tire that turned out to be a defective rim not tire. Recently had tires rotated and alignment done. Car pulled to the right; took it back now car pulls to the left. Evening of 6/29 on I-26 East-bound experienced a complete loss of steering control. Car spun out and hit center retaining wall. No injuries other than seat-belt bruises. Waiting for estimate on damage - entire right side damaged.
Vehicle experiencing an irregular rocking/vibration from front end while traveling from 18-72 mph. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer's shop on five occasions, and problem still occurring. Dealer says tire are bad.
While driving on "non crown" road vehicle pulls to left which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Also, defective differential and vent leaked fluid 3 times. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.
Shakes & shimmies; wobbles & bobbles. Steering somewhat unpredictable. Goodyear tires rebalanced 5 times, and 2 front end alignments by dealer. Replaced all 4 tires at 12K. Still shimmies/bumps/vibrates. Installed third set of tires (Michelin) at 25K. At 26K after 2 front end alignments, 6 tire rebalances, and 3rd set of tires, vehicle continues to shake and wobble and steering seems a little bit dangerous.
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- Gansevoort, NY, USA