2008 Chrysler 300S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300S years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler 300S. That is the most of any 300S model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 191,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 300S 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 | 1 | 100% | 191,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 191,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 191,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Chrysler 300S 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.
On 1/31/18 i took my chrysler 300 in for three recall (p57) (r25) and (s43) when i pick my car up i was told that recall p57 was not done due to part being on back order and it would be 2 or 3 weeks. On 2/1/18 i recived a call from dealership reminding me of appointment 0n 2/2/18 to bring my car in…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler 300S?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler 300S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Chrysler 300S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300S model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.