2008 Chrysler 300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (426) · Air Bags (75) · Engine (33)
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366 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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, 2006-201
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
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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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,
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 1-888-648-782
Electrical System:ignition 2014-09-17 · campaign 14V567000 · 292,798 vehicles
Defect: 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" positi
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 r
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.
Service bulletins (81)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nag1 transmission before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. if the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
Showing the 6 most recent of 81 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-08 · Unknown Or Other“ i informed the dealership of ignition switch recall shortly after purchasing vehicle. the dealership stated " the vin number shows no recalls". and that was it said there nothing showing up. i know ignition switch is messed up because every time i would turn the car off i could still feel it running. i've had my car a year and now it will not cran…”
2025-11-18 · Electrical System · 68,000 mi“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 had to adjust the ignition switch to start the vehi…”
2024-11-20 · Service Brakes“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. when i go to pull out it has no power and i almost got hit in the side every time i would pull out from a busy highway. they had check engine light looked at and they said computer tol…”
2024-01-18 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made…”
2022-11-12 · Air Bags“dealer is unable to order the recalled air bag. i had it in to be fixed a month ago, verified with dealer they had the part before i made the appointment. took it in and they advised it is on backorder. called 1q/10 and they advised they are not allowed to order the part. what am i supposed to do?…”
2022-09-23 · Air Bags“i don't know what had happened i was driving one day and my air bag light came on and it stayed on. never been in a accident since i got the car had it since 2021 …”
2021-03-22 · Unknown Or Other · 151,000 mi“hair like cracks above fuel pump! constantly leaking gas n car stalling out!!!…”
2020-11-04 · Suspension · 200,000 mi“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 starting occasionally have replaced key fob but it…”
2020-08-09 · Electrical System“the dealer changed the ignition switch per the recall 14v567000 for the vehicle about 2-3 years ago for a different issue with the switch. my daughter was driving the car about week ago july 30, 2020, she said she was at a traffic light on a busy street (lincoln highway) in chicago heights il and when it turn green she attempted to go and the vehi…”
2020-07-01 · Structure:body · 💥 crash“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.