Major Problems with 2008 Chrysler 300 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Chrysler 300

2008 Chrysler 300 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 90000 miles

2008 Chrysler 300 AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2008 Chrysler 300 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2 Mileage: 49500 miles

Browse 2008 Chrysler 300 complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chrysler 300 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
bought a 2008 chrysler 300 limited 3.5 on december 18th. on sunday the 23rd i used the windshield washer due...
484
~ 40804 miles
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under...
180
~ 16606 miles
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that anti-freeze was leaking from the vehicle. the vehicle...
51
~ 76577 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
we have taken our 2008 chrysler 300 to 2 different chrysler dealers and they haven't fixed our car. our car...
29
~ 50507 miles
POWER TRAIN
car will jump forward or stop when driving. this started after about 8 000 miles. *tr ...
23
~ 56364 miles
STEERING
i stated their was a rubbing type noise in right/left front wheel when turning. the result was nothing. the...
18
~ 51095 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle slipped into a lower gear and...
16
~ 36731 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
while coming to a controlled stop at an intersection w.4th st & trimble rd mansfield ohio there was a significant...
15
~ 68362 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
we have taken our 2008 chrysler 300 to 2 different chrysler dealers and they haven't fixed our car. our car...
11
~ 60603 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i'm complaining about the win module i've had so many problems with this. not knowing that's what it was i...
10
~ 69342 miles
SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under...
10
~ 64289 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while merging into the right lane at 50 mph the vehicle stalled...
8
~ 69411 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
motor of the fan heater make a big noise will be replace under warranty. *tr...
6
~ 68743 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i rented a chrysler 300 over this past weekend. i want you to know that it was the scariest ride...
6
~ 52393 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle slipped into a lower gear and...
6
~ 12993 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
i was going down a side street by my house and i went over a little bump in the road...
5
~ 63400 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
we have 5 chrysler 300's used for transporting our residents in and around our community 4 out of 5 of...
5
~ 71893 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
we have taken our 2008 chrysler 300 to 2 different chrysler dealers and they haven't fixed our car. our car...
5
~ 52610 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving 60 mph downhill the vehicle began vibrating and shaking severely when...
5
~ 19740 miles
TIRES
goodyear integrity tires hydroplane everytime it rains. i have already had one accident because i couldn't stop. i've run a
4
~ 33659 miles
VISIBILITY
since purchasing my new 2008 chrysler 300 i have had difficulty keeping the interior windows clear from condensation. this is...
3
~ 20333 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving approximately 15 mph the power steering seized and the traction...
2
~ 63500 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the ignition failed and prevented the vehicle from...
2
~ 82392 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
my vehicle shuts off when at a stop sign or light. pretty much when the motor is idle it turns...
2
~ 36500 miles
STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300lx. while the vehicle was being service he notice that the crash impact...
2
~ 45645 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the tire pressure sensors in the valve stem area...
2
~ 56324 miles
EQUIPMENT
we have taken our 2008 chrysler 300 to 2 different chrysler dealers and they haven't fixed our car. our car...
2
~ 25 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving 70 mph the hood unlatched and flew up without warning....
1
~ 149000 miles
VALVE > TIRES
2008 chrysler 300. consumer writes in regards to tpms valves replacement issue. *smd the consumer stated $100 was a lot...
1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving 25 mph the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck....
1
~ 52000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the ignition switch cuts off while driving. *tr...
1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was...
1
~ 140000 miles
WHEELS
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the wheels were disintegrated due to corrosion. the...
1
~ 100000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
the paint on the trunk and hood have started fading to the point of rusting in certain areas. i took...
1
~ 35000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
2008 chrysler 300m. consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for repairs concerning the ac system *tgw the consumer stated the
1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the speedometer needle...
1
~ 60000 miles
SEATS
my driver side seat warmers malfunctioned and ended up turning on by itself and overheating and in turn burning the...
1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
we have 5 chrysler 300's used for transporting our residents in and around our community 4 out of 5 of...
1
~ 59558 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
motor of the fan heater make a big noise will be replace under warranty. *tr...
1
~ 79550 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while the vehicle was parked the contact opened the rear trunk lid....
1
SEAT BELTS
the length of the webbing on the buckle stalk is too long to properly install a car seat. an approved...
1
~ 32000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact observed a malfunction with the front passenger seat belt buckle. the...
1
~ 59000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
odometer has 42 000.00 miles. car was running fine at 2 200 rpms (on highway 70 mph with cruise control...
1
~ 42311 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
excessive effort is required to operate the horn. the driver must strike the horn pad cover with much stronger than...
1
~ 5838 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
we have taken our 2008 chrysler 300 to 2 different chrysler dealers and they haven't fixed our car. our car...
1
~ 50 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
we have taken our 2008 chrysler 300 to 2 different chrysler dealers and they haven't fixed our car. our car...
1
~ 50 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
i was driving my 2008 chrysler 300 touring on my way home north bound on richmond ave approaching the intersection...
1
~ 1640 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
the rear seatbelts in the vehicle do not fit my 11 and 13 year old children. the part that the...
1

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