2008 Chrysler 300C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300C years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler 300C. That ranks 5th out of 13 300C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 53%), typically at around 115,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chrysler 300C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 53% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 17% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 13% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chrysler 300C recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleDo not drive
Problem: 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, could cause the inflator to rupture.
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 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine stall immediately following fuel tank fill up. Chrysler refuses x53 lifetime extended warranty. Service bulletin 14-002-14 Applies to 2005-2006. I own 2008. Identical car. Identical problem. Happens every time fuel is filled.
There is a fuel smell in the car, for the first 1/4 tank of gas. The smell is really bad in the back seat. After the car is under 1/2 tank the fuel odor begins to subside. Passengers in car begin to have headaches and upset stomachs. After veiwing other chrysler forum's - I believe this to be…
The contactâs friend owns a 2008 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while his friend was starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning odor entering the vehicle through the vents. The contact was informed that there was an unknown warning illuminated. The contactâs friend was no…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the…
While stopped at a stop light, one of the radiator cooling fans (plastic) disintegrated, severely damaging the radiator beyond repair. Engine coolant was quickly lost. We pulled off to the side of the road. We had to replace the cooling fans and radiator.
Other Chrysler 300C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 300C | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 300C | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 300C | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 300C | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 300C | 35 | 0 |
| 2012 300C | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 300C | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 300C | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 300C | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 | 30 | 1 |
| 2007 300C | 112 | 1 |
| 2006 300C | 698 | 1 |
| 2005 300C | 288 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler 300C?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler 300C?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Chrysler 300C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300C model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.