2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,655 miles

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2008 Chrysler 300 drivetrain problems

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2008 Chrysler 300 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #25

Dec 122019

300

  • 200,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 starting occasionally have replaced key fob but it occasionally still happens and the flow sensor alert is coming on for the code airbag recall needs done the wheels pressure sensor gauge never turns off for the alert I've had to have my car towed three times because I'm non-start and engine light is still on also dangerously the heat shield had come apart on my car just recently 2020 super dangerous while driving

- Ossian, IN, USA

problem #24

Jan 232020

300

  • 120,000 miles
I bought this vehicle, thinking it was great. I tried driving it home, and never made it. I lost all power on the highway in front of the semi. In return I did not have brakes, I didn't have steering, all lights turned off, and to top it off it wouldn't start again. I've replaced the PCM, starter, alternator, the power distribution, all the fuses/relays, and here I am still spending hundreds of dollars to try to get my vehicle to work again, and it's not seeming possible. I have 2 kids and now once I get it started I must worry if it'll happen again. The car only has 120,000 miles on it. It's been very well kept. And now I've bought all these parts and paid all this money to have it repaired. And now I'm out of my other vehicle, and with the corona virus I am out of work, and have no way to keep spending money to fix it or find out the problem. The electric light was on I replaced throttle and sensor as well. That didn't fix it neither.

- Cedar Lake, IN, USA

problem #23

Jan 162020

300

  • 120,865 miles
I was driving on the highway and my car just stopped working died. Wouldnt turn back over. Had to tow it home hasnt moved since

- Cedar Lake, IN, USA

problem #22

Sep 012018

300

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that anti-freeze was leaking into the transmission assembly. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an authorized dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but had not issued a power train recall to provide a remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #21

Dec 132017

300

  • 60,000 miles
Unable to shift out of park when car is cold and first started. Second attempt lets it get out of park. Chrysler states this is not part of recall K39 however systems are the same. When car is warm this does not happen.

- Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA

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problem #20

Dec 082017

300

  • 18,000 miles
Car was running fine went to move it out of someone's way started fine move the car went back out an hour later and the car will not start cranks but does not fire

- Milmay, NJ, USA

problem #19

Nov 282017

300

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When cold cannot shift out of park. Have to restart to get it to shift. Told by Chrysler not covered inder recall K59 transmission interlock problem. All evidence howevr seems to point to the same problem on this year 300. Have appt to have looked at by dealer was told by Chrysler could also be faulty ignition switch which was replaced.

- Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA

problem #18

Jun 012017

300

  • miles
Car completely shuts down on us. No hesitation, no warning just completely shuts off while driving, park, reverse or at standstill! have taken it to mechanics and to Chrysler 3 times and the can not figure out why it's shutting down! this happens several times daily.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

problem #17

Jul 302017

300

  • 100,000 miles
Tipm is bad casing a no start issue and the car will periodically stall and not restart leaving you stranded in the middle of the road.

- Little Elm, TX, USA

problem #16

Jul 202016

300 6-cyl

  • 115,000 miles
Takata recall original complaint # 10897887 aty general complaint # [xxx] dear [xxx]: thank you for contacting the Ohio attorney general's office. We have been corresponding with Chrysler regarding your complaint. A copy of their response is enclosed. According to their letter, unfortunately, the business has not agreed to resolve your complaint. Our informal dispute resolution process is voluntary and involves compromise by both sides. Despite our best efforts, a favorable resolution cannot always be reached through our office. We recognize this is not the resolution you wanted. However, the information that you have provided will be retained in our complaint system and may be used to help us identify patterns of bad business practices. If you wish to pursue this matter further, small claims court may be an option if the amount involved is under $3,000. If over $3,000, you may wish to consult with a private attorney to discuss your options. We regret we cannot be of further assistance in this matter. Please feel free to contact us in the future should you have any other concerns. Very respectfully yours, [xxx] attorney general of Ohio [xxx] they offered to pay for a rental car for six months. The car is my son's. he is 19. He can?T drive a rental car at his age. Had they offered the money they were willing to spend on a rental car, I could have bought him a used car and sold the Chrysler for the amount owed. This has been a waste of time and your powerless. Regards: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Sebring, OH, USA

problem #15

Aug 092016

300 6-cyl

  • 55,675 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My radio has a hole in it. There was a pop noise and then everything leaked out the car was only just started, not over heating I stopped to talk to a neighbor when we heard the pop noise and a piece of plastic was sticking out of the fan area I later learned it was from my fan assembly. How does this happen to a car with less then 56,000. Miles that goes to dealers for service, this car is a lemon. They had to rebuild transmission at 27,000. Miles, brakes and rotors last year four new tires, and that dealer said I was going to need front end work, I have been to three different dealers and don't feel I can trust any of them. They seem to find things to do even if not needed. I don't think my transmission was leaking when they said it was either I would have seen it on the ground as it sits in my driveway but I do think it would have been leaking when I left there, as there not going to chance me bringing it somewhere else. This car is a lemon and I should get a full refund. With all recalls needed new tires and rotors brakes etc, last year and they said something about front end work will be needed. Service depts, are not trust worthy when I took it for an oil change six months later it had no oil how is that happen. Do then not fill it up so do I have to take it to be checked after an oil change at lester glen Chrysler not to speak of the recalls on this car. Updated 10/04/16

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #14

Apr 142011

300

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle jerked forward and stalled as the traction control and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #13

Aug 052015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received recall notifications for the power train and engine; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN and NHTSA campaign numbers were not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Richmond , TX, USA

problem #12

Sep 162014

300

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. When the vehicle was started, it failed to shift into drive and the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Adamsville, AL, USA

problem #11

Apr 282015

300

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notices for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that all the windows and the trunk failed to open intermittently. Also, the vehicle would hesitate when shifting gears and the brake pedal sank to the floor when depressed. The dealer was made aware of all the failures. The failure mileage was 114,000.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #10

Apr 122015

300 8-cyl

  • 99,000 miles
Cant drive car in rain when going up hill tire lock up so I have to go slow like one off the rear tires is wanting to go but its not able to so car starts acting weird it only does it in the rain.

- Columbus, NE, USA

problem #9

Mar 052014

300 6-cyl

  • 68,000 miles
Since the first occurrence, this has happened many, many times.. the engine will not turn over either with the key fob in the ignition or remotely. At times I have had to keep attempting to start the car for as long as 20 minutes before it finally turns over. You can hear something that sounds like electrical relays in the rear of the car, but the engine doesn't seem to engage. Other issues: On one occasion, the car stalled while at a stop light. On several other occasions, while sitting at a stop light, it seems the rear axle is making a "clunking" sound and it feels as though the transmission is downshifting without any input from the driver. I bought this vehicle used a couple of years ago.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #8

Jan 082015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel was hard to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- Petersburg , VA, USA

problem #7

Mar 062012

300 6-cyl

  • 104,000 miles
This car is a lemon! I see other people's issues and I cannot believe this car hasn't been totally recalled and overhauled! every month since I got it ( my first used car!).. it was at rental company for 1 1/2 years then I was the sucker that bought it! the tie rods go once a year and mechanics 'all talk who Chrysler made them bad I guess" then the Goodyear intregrity's hydroplane....the suspension sounds like beverly hillbillies...I was told that the noises I hear are not the shocks I had replaced but are now the actual front arm controls of my car that are rotting away...another thing is the engine "kicks in hard" when going into 2nd shift (automatic)..the horn is hard to press..the front tires rub, you can hear then when turning even though I am up to date on rotors and pads...let's see what else oh yes just paid $400 because the car started to overheat so when I was there getting that fixed I told them how my car has always had condensation on it in the winter..I can chisel off the ice particles on the inside! they said I needed a whole new housing of some sorts fixed so they did that..hum what else? oh now the engine light is on and the car is chugging and jerking like I'm in a farmer's tractor! it's 10/2013 and I have 2 more years to go to pay...I have no more $$$ thanks Chrysler..god bless America...2 more to pay on this..I should have stuck with Honda or go Toyota!

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #6

Jan 182012

300

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter would not release from park. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 35,000.

- Mableton , GA, USA

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