# 2005 CHRYSLER 300 AWD — STEERING:COLUMN
> NHTSA complaint `651016` · 2007-12-26 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** 300 AWD
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING:COLUMN
- **Miles at failure:** 51,000
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
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!!!!!   *TR
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