Originally Posted by toolroom

You apparently didn't read my post carefully or your too blinded by your love of AMG junk to comprehend that I did not ask for a diagnosis of the problem, I know what happened, I asked if anyone else had experienced the same problem. You would also know the reason for my car being at the dealership was because the steering locked! Nobody except me has driven this car since March. I did not say that I didn't know what a clock spring was, I know full well what it is. I also know that while clock springs fail, they do not seize the steering column when they do! I have had 2 years technical training as an auto mechanic, and have maintained and restored autos for the last 35 years. What are your credentials pertaining to the design and engineering of this car, that you can call my reaction extreme. I reported this to the NHTSA because thats what logical intelligent people do when automobiles do things out of the ordinary. They don't follow the advise of some self proclaimed expert in a chat room! That's what the NHSTA is there for. As for this car serving me well for over 22,000 miles. Where did I say that in my post? I have owned Chrysler products for 37 years and the Crossfire has by far spent more time at the dealership in 3 years than any of them including one which I've owned for 23 years. I'd sell this car in a heartbeat if the resale value hadn't dropped like a stone balloon!