KnownCarProblems2008 Chrysler 300C Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler 300C, most often about the electrical (53% of complaints, typically around 115,000 miles). It is 5th of 13 300C model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2008 Chrysler 300C problems
Electrical
16 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the vehicle off, the ignition failed to turn to the off position. The vehicle was able to turn off after several attempts but the key failed to eject. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition…
Recalled ignition had become locked in "off" and "accessory" position. Dealer had to take ignition apart in order to get the key fob released from its locked position. Vehicle has sat on dealership lot since 7/6/2015, waiting for replacement ignition that has been released since 8/26/15, but was originally to be…
Air bags
7 complaints · 23%Engine
5 complaints · 17%Recalled ignition had become locked in "off" and "accessory" position. Dealer had to take ignition apart in order to get the key fob released from its locked position. Vehicle has sat on dealership lot since 7/6/2015, waiting for replacement ignition that has been released since 8/26/15, but was originally to be…
We drove the car to georgia from mississippi. As we pulled in the driveway we heard a loud noise as something was crumbling. We shut the vehicle off and noticed coolant all over the ground. We called a mechanic and he said the fan tore up and caused the blades to puncture holes into the radiator. It was fixed and as…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 13%
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 300C recalls
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.
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.
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler 300C
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler 300C?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (16 complaints, typically around 115,000 miles); air bags (7 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler 300C have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 26, 2015 (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 300C?
- It is 5th of 13 300C model years by number of complaints, with 30 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.