10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,361 miles

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2008 Chrysler 300 electrical problems

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2008 Chrysler 300 Owner Comments (Page 6 of 25)

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problem #389

Nov 102014

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 received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system), 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Ft Pierce, FL, USA

problem #388

Dec 152010

300

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. After the vehicle was started, it stalled intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags) 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #387

Oct 282015

300

  • 67,599 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. After several attempts, the vehicle started. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,599.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #386

Oct 292015

300

  • 62,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

- Caledonia, MI, USA

problem #385

Aug 252015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Minerwels, TX, USA

problem #384

May 012013

300 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and rental vehicle reimbursement. The consumer had to wait six months, for the ignition switch. The part was on back order. Also, the radiator was leaking, due to a broken fan.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #383

Oct 202015

300

  • 141,168 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While attempting to turn the key to the on position, the ignition failed without warning. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition node failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,168.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #382

Nov 102014

300 6-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While attempting to turn the key to the on position, the ignition began to hesitate without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Updated 01/27/16 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 05/16/16.

- Ravenden, AR, USA

problem #381

Sep 202015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Pecos, TX, USA

problem #380

Nov 052014

300

  • 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #379

Aug 152015

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 received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Petersburg, VA, USA

problem #378

Oct 012015

300

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that on one occasion, when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator was consistently illuminating. The contact stated that when the vehicle was powered off and back on, the air bag warning indicator was no longer illuminating. 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 repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

- Jefferson, GA, USA

problem #377

Oct 062014

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was able to start after numerous attempts; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

- Palmetto, FL, USA

problem #376

Apr 152015

300

  • 139,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. When the vehicle was started, the vehicle continued to function as if it were attempting to start even though the engine was already started. The contact powered the vehicle off and back on, but the vehicle was able to be started normally. The contact also stated that the lights on the instrument panel would no longer illuminate. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. 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 139,000.

- Ridgeville, SC, USA

problem #375

Jul 012014

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); 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 contact had not experienced a failure.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #374

Oct 082015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); 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 contact had not experienced a failure.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #373

Nov 102014

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would restart after the initial attempt, but the failure occurred intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #372

Nov 102014

300

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was not operational due to not starting. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); 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 failure mileage was 109,000.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

problem #371

Sep 032015

300

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While in park, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Williamston, NC, USA

problem #370

Sep 172014

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. 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 repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Troutville, VA, USA

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