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2008 Chrysler 300 Awd problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Wheels (1) · Visibility/Wiper (1)

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13
Complaints
0
Recalls
44
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (44)

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.

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:transmission Case/Housing 2020-08-19 · S1121000006RevA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

(revision a) no start no crank ? starter will not engage and there are no related codes or concerns

Power Train:automatic Transmission 2020-08-19 · S1121000006 Rev. · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

(revision a) no start no crank ? starter will not engage and there are no related codes or concerns

Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Showing the 6 most recent of 44 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2017-07-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 108,000 mi

“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.…”

2017-01-29 · Visibility/Wiper · 213,000 mi

“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.…”

2016-09-27 · Engine · 85,875 mi

“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 p…”

2015-09-17 · Electrical System · 80,000 mi

“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 di…”

2015-09-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 56,000 mi

“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 accelerat…”

2015-09-01 · Electrical System · 100,000 mi

“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…”

2015-03-26 · Air Bags · 53,521 mi

“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 …”

2014-11-21 · 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…”

2014-11-18 · Wheels · 57,074 mi

“ low tire pressure indicator in dash came on, so i was going to check tire pressures. while taking off plastic valve stem cover, the metal valve stem blew off, releasing all the air in front tire. i took it to the chrysler dealer to have it repaired.( $170.00 ) they told me they have seen this before, where it corroded around valve stem cap …”

2013-03-05 · Suspension · 39,000 mi

“tie rods one both front wheels wore out prematurely at 39,000 miles. premature wear also caused premature tire wear and shaking of steering wheel when driving above 40 miles per hour. had the issue fixed and the tires replaced, only to have the tie rods wear out again at 57,000 miles. no other issue was found to be wrong with the car. the replaceme…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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