KnownCarProblems2008 Chrysler 300 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 714 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler 300, most often about the electrical (70% of complaints, typically around 81,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about 300 model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2008 Chrysler 300 problems
Electrical
502 complaints · 70%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, horn, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the windows became inoperable. The contact also stated that the engine would sporadically fail to start. The failures were recurring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. When turning the ignition switch to start the engine, the engine failed to start until after the switch was changed to the auxiliary position and the vehicle would erroneously start. The contact indicated that while attempting to shut the vehicle off, the engine would continue to…
Air bags
185 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 91,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, brakes was depressed and failed to respond without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact…
My insurance rates increased because there is a recall on the front passenger airbag inflator housing. I can not get this recall repaired because the manufacturer has not provided the necessary equipment to olympia Chrysler jeep, 2110 carriage drive sw, olympia, wa 98502.
Engine
78 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
The engine cooling fan on my 2008 Chrysler 300 (3.5l v6) separated/blew apart during the fan operation and caused damage to the radiator. The fan and radiator needed to be replaced. There is a recall notice on the engine cooling fans for the Chrysler 300 (2006-2008) as listed on the NHTSA website; however, Chrysler…
15 seconds after starting the car at 7:45 am the engine stopped with a big metallic noise. Called Chrysler assistance and 20 minutes after the towing are here and another 20 minutes late, the car arrives at the dealer garage. They called me afternoon and told me that the problem was the water pump blocked and causing…
Other or unspecified
31 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles.
The engine cooling fan on my 2008 Chrysler 300 (3.5l v6) separated/blew apart during the fan operation and caused damage to the radiator. The fan and radiator needed to be replaced. There is a recall notice on the engine cooling fans for the Chrysler 300 (2006-2008) as listed on the NHTSA website; however, Chrysler…
We received a recall notice for the ignition switch back in november 2014. The switch began failing in late april 2015. We took the vehicle to a local dealership (mike anderson dodge in marion, indiana). They said all they could do was replace the part with the same defective part and charge US for the part and the…
Transmission
30 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Since the first occurrence, this has happened many, many times .. The engine will not turn over either with the key fob in the ignition or remotely. At times I have had to keep attempting to start the car for as long as 20 minutes before it finally turns over. You can hear something that sounds like electrical relays…
When cold cannot shift out of park. Have to restart to get it to shift. Told by Chrysler not covered inder recall k59 transmission interlock problem. All evidence howevr seems to point to the same problem on this year 300. Have appt to have looked at by dealer was told by Chrysler could also be faulty ignition switch…
Brakes
22 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
While coming to a controlled stop at an intersection w.4th st & trimble rd mansfield, ohio there was a significant bang and a sharp change in the cars dynamic. The rear passenger side wheel locked up causing a screeching skid. I observed a deflated tire. Upon changing the tire there was significant damage to the…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The gauges malfunctioned and the vehicle became inoperable. The contact received a recall notification under NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle…
Steering
18 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speedometer needle fluctuated abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, the contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH during inclement weather, she lost control of the vehicle and the steering wheel…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that her vehicle was unable to be remedied because parts were unavailable. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine and power steering seized. The manufacturer…
Speed control
12 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Lost power when ignition switch moved from drive position. Ignition switch sticks. Can pop out of position if you are not careful to make sure it is in correct position before you move vehicle. Took me days to figure this out. Took it to Chrysler dealership several times in 2013. They were never able to fix this…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. However, the vehicle was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Chrysler 300 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the chrysler, dodge, jeep and ram owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s43. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-7700.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 ram 2500 trucks produced at the st. Louis north assembly plant. With this change, chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2010 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2010 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2012 jeep wrangler, 2008-2012 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2012 chrysler 300, 2006-2012 dodge charger, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in al, ca, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, sc, tx, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 r
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected chrysler and dodge owners and mitsubishi will notify the affected raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for chrylser on june 8, 2015. The recall for mitsubishi started on june 24, 2015. Chrysler and dodge owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is r25. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v817 in its entirety.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 dodge ram 2500, 2004-2008 dodge ram 1500 and durango, 2006-2009 dodge ram 3500, 2008-2010 dodge ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 chrysler aspen, 2005-2010 chrysler 300, 300c, 300s, and srt8, 2006-2010 dodge charger, 2005-2008 magnum, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the ignition stays between "start" and "on" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "off" or "accessory" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key fobs, free of charge. The recall began august 19, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p57.
Full defect summary
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured may 31, 2007, to may 12, 2008, dodge magnum vehicles manufactured may 23, 2007, to may 12, 2008, dodge charger vehicles manufactured may 24, 2007, to may 12, 2008, jeep commander vehicles manufactured april 3, 2007, to may 12, 2008, and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured march 21, 2007, to may 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (fobik) may not return to the "on" position after being rotated to the "start" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "run" position to the "accessory" or "off" ignition position, turning off the engine.
Transmission: axle hubs
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on july 21, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler 300
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler 300?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (502 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles); air bags (185 complaints, typically around 91,000 miles); engine (78 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler 300 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 24, 2016 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chrysler 300?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about 300 model year since 2000, with 714 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.