- Engine / equipment
- Chrysler 300C LX (V6 and V8 petrol, 3.0 CRD)
- Period mentioned
- 2005–2012
- Symptoms
- Knocks over bumps from the front control arm, lower ball joint and tie rod (part redesigned and back-ordered); a creaking rear axle; tyre-pressure sensor valves that corrode; electric mirrors not returning to position; rear seat belts locking; CAN-bus faults. On the 3.0 CRD: limp mode from the turbo boost regulator and the swirl-flap motor.
- Possible cause described
- Cases collected by Honest John. The valve corrosion comes from the galvanic pair between metal caps and the valve; the CAN faults, from boxes translating German and American codings (Mercedes base).
- Check for the garage
- Use plastic valve caps; check the front suspension; on diesels, read the turbo fault codes.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Chrysler
Front suspension, rear axle and electronics on the Chrysler 300C
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Use plastic valve caps; check the front suspension; on diesels, read the turbo fault codes.
What are the symptoms?
Knocks over bumps from the front control arm, lower ball joint and tie rod (part redesigned and back-ordered); a creaking rear axle; tyre-pressure sensor valves that corrode; electric mirrors not returning to position; rear seat belts locking; CAN-bus faults. On the 3.0 CRD: limp mode from the turbo boost regulator and the swirl-flap motor.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Chrysler
- Engine / equipment
- Chrysler 300C LX (V6 and V8 petrol, 3.0 CRD)
- Period mentioned
- 2005–2012
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Chrysler 300C (LX)2005–2012
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