Model year record
2008 Chrysler 300 Awd recalls & problems
The 2008 Chrysler 300 Awd has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 13 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2008 Chrysler 300 Awd.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 100,000 mi |
| SuspensionFront | 2 | — |
| Steering | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingCooling system | 1 | — |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
STRONG GAS/FUEL SMELLS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR WORK, MIDAS SAID IT WAS THE FUEL VAPOR STORAGE CANISTER IT WOULD COST $400 TO REPAIR. THIS IS AFTER SPENDING $1700 ON A REBUILT TRANSMISSION AND $600 ON A TRANS AND ENGINE MOUNT FROM DRIVING SLOWLY OVER A SPEED BUMP AT MGM GRAND AND $600 TO REPLACE THE BROKEN FAN AND RADIATOR.
- Electrical system
NOTHING WITH A SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL WORK. THAT INCLUDES WIPERS/WASHER, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, HIGH BEAMS, CRUISE CONTROL OR ANY RADIO/INFORMATION CENTER FUNCTIONS WITH BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT IS ON. IN ADDITION, NOTHING ON THE DOORS WORKS EITHER.
- Engine
I CHECKED MY OIL BEFORE LEAVING ON A 3 HR TRIP THIS PAST WEEKEND, BECAUSE I NOTICE THAT CENTRIPETAL FORCE WAS CAUSING MY OIL LIGHT LIGHT TO DING. I FIGURED IT MAY NEED TO BE TOPPED OFF. I CHECKED IT 3 TIMES TO BE SURE, AND THE DIPSTICK SHOWED I WAS AT THE MAX FILL LINE. WHEN THE ENGINE HAD OVERDRIVE ENGAGED, IT SUDDENLY DISENGAGED, LOSING ALL POWER. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. ATTEMPTS TO RESTART SOUNDED AS IF THE ENGINE WAS SEIZED UP. I TRIED TO ROLL IT TO DISENGAGE, NO JOY. HAD IT TOWED TO MY LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPT (110 MILES) AND THEY TOLD ME THE ENGINE WAS BONE DRY. CAN I SUSPECT THIS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH OIL SLUDGE, AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED WITH…
- Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300 AWD. WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRELESS IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300 AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND WANTED TO KNOW HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
- Electrical system
RECALL ITEM P57/NHTSA 14V-567 RECALL WAS ISSUED 10/13/2014. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE LOCAL DEALERS STILL HAVE NOT MADE THE PART AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. FREQUENTLY THE CAR WILL NOT START WHEN THE KEY FOB IS TURNED. I HAVE HAD TO WAIT UP TO 15 MINUTES REPEATEDLY TURNING THE KEY FOB BEFORE THE CAR WILL START. I CANNOT TAKE THE CAR ON TRIPS ANY DISTANCE FROM HOME FOR FEAR OF GETTING STUCK. THE RECALL ITEM IS 10-1/2 MONTHS OLD.
- Air bags
MAY 2014 MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHARGE ME 306.00 TO REPAIR THE CLOCK SPRING.NOW ON MARCH THE 26TH 2015 THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN.I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ON MARCH 26TH AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO PAY 763.44 FOR SOMETHING WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. MY CAR WAS BOUGHT IN 2008 AND IT HAS 59 THOUSAND 700 SOMETHING MILES .I'VE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIRBAG CAME OUT. SO THERE HAS TO BE A DEFECT SOMEWHERE. *TR
- Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300 AWD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED A REMEDY WAS STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REGISTERED IN FLORIDA SINCE 2010. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE AFFECTED BY REGIONAL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V354000 (AIR BAGS) SINCE IT WAS EXPOSED TO CONSTANT HUMIDITY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.