2008 Chrysler 300 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 502 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2008 Chrysler 300, 70% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 81,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “electrical air bags” (17% of reports).
- 502electrical system complaints
- 81,000median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Electrical air bags: mentioned in 85 of 502 complaints (17%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 67 of 502 complaints (13%)
- Failed start: mentioned in 66 of 502 complaints (13%)
- Several attempts: mentioned in 28 of 502 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2008 Chrysler 300 at $1,050, and half of them between $1,050 and $1,300.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 247 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 502 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chrysler 300 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 300 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2019 300 | 22 | 36% | 2,000 |
| 2018 300 | 69 | 45% | 22,000 |
| 2017 300 | 29 | 35% | 47,500 |
| 2016 300 | 15 | 20% | 33,838 |
| 2015 300 | 14 | 14% | 33,000 |
| 2014 300 | 72 | 30% | 31,000 |
| 2013 300 | 131 | 43% | 51,000 |
| 2012 300 | 212 | 50% | 70,000 |
| 2011 300 | 119 | 60% | 53,800 |
| 2010 300 | 23 | 19% | 66,000 |
| 2009 300 | 25 | 30% | 75,000 |
| 2008 300 | 502 | 70% | 81,000 |
| 2007 300 | 57 | 11% | 92,000 |
| 2006 300 | 95 | 9% | 87,000 |
| 2005 300 | 99 | 12% | 67,000 |
| 2004 300 | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
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 risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chrysler 300s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 502 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2008 Chrysler 300 (70% of the 714 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler 300 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 81,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2008 Chrysler 300?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $1,050 and $1,300), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2008 Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “electrical air bags”, in 85 of 502 complaints, followed by “ignition switch” (67).
Other 2008 Chrysler 300 problems
- Air Bags problems (185)
- Engine problems (53)
See all 2008 Chrysler 300 problems or electrical system problems across all 300 years.