2008 Chrysler 300

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2008 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2008: 714 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	2
2005	825
2006	1002
2007	497
2008	714
2009	83
2010	123
2011	200
2012	424
2013	305
2014	236
2015	97
2016	76
2017	82
2018	152
2019	59
2020	9
2021	19
2022	5
2023	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 69%

69% of complaints: electrical system — 490 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180920

MY 2008 300 TOURING WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. THE ALARM STARTED GOING OFF BY ITSELF. THE A FIRE STARTED OUT OF NOWHERE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN MY CAR EXPLODED FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK THROUGH THE EXHAUST PIPE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080901

AIR BAGS 26%

26% of complaints: air bags — 185 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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AIR BAGS CAME OUT WITH METAL FRAGMENTS SHOOTING OUT AND I AND MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER WAS INJURED THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IT WAS BLACK ICE AND I SLIDE THOSE AIRBAGS COULD HAVE PUT MY EYES OUT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20200701

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHRYSLER 300.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200421

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT LOSS STEERING CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURY TO THE TONGUE, SUFFERED A BROKEN NOSE AND BRUISED RIBS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120718

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 53 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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When taking vehicle for test drive about a month ago, the check engine light was on and after driving it, i noticed when AC was on and when off, the car loses power.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241120

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 3%

3% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2008 — complaint volume: 714

R 20080721 — power train

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 08V295000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150608 — air bags

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V313000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150819 — electrical system

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,...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V567000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture