repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
2008 Chrysler 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 715 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler 300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used any, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Chrysler 300 has problems
715 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
503Electrical system14 crash/fire/injury
185Air bags16 crash/fire/injury
53Engine
30Power train
25Engine and engine cooling
18Steering
16Service brakes
12Vehicle speed control
11Suspension
6517 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 503 | 14 |
| Air bags | 185 | 16 |
| Engine | 53 | 3 |
| Power train | 30 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 3 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 65 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2008 Chrysler 300 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions.
no report yet
Power train: axle hubs
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
82kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 248 electrical system complaints. 67% were reported before 100,000 miles.
20under 30k miles167under 100k miles81100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
8 owners mentioned a cost$900median
Middle half: $699 – $1,323
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other 300 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 300 median. How we score
'69'70'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Chrysler 300 safety ratings
2008 Chrysler 300 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Chrysler 300, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 136,000. It was later discovered upon checking a Carfax report with…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring. The contact stated that several days after the recall repair was completed, the contact…
FOR THE AXLE OR THE WHEEL BEARINGS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT EVERY TIME I TURN THE WHEEL TO A CERTAIN ANGLE IT POPS ALSO HAS HARD VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING THE BUTTONS HAVE FALLEN OFF THE SEATS THE STEERING PULLS TO THE RIGHT HAS RUST BY THE GAS TANK 0102 SINCE BANKS SENSORS HAVE ONE OUT AND HAS STOPPED…
Own a 2008 300?
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