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 1 of 25)

problem #489

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 #488

Jul 302020

300

  • miles
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 when it turn green she attempted to go and the vehicle cutoff and would not start back up. I arrived to her location. Another driver had pushed her into a parking lot to get her out of the middle of the highway, I tried to start the car and it would not catch. It would crank put not turn over, I had to get it towed home. After some testing of components, spark, gas pressure and fuel pump it was diagnosed with a bad ignition switch with a P2533 code that stated there was a problem with the ignition switch run position signal. This is a very troubling event since my recently turn 18 daughter has no experience with this sort of thing and thankfully there was no accident or physical harm done. I spoken with a person at a chrylser dealership service department about manufacturer coverage but she did not have a clue and transferred my call to the parts department that stated it might run $800- $1,000 to replace the switch.

- Matteson, IL, USA

problem #487

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 #486

Feb 182020

300

  • 156,500 miles

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

Car will turn off when driving out of nowhere and I have to restart the car all over again. It has happened several times one time as I was turning into a street another time as I was switching lanes. This last time I was at a stop light and the car did it again.

- Olivehurst, CA, USA

problem #485

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 #484

Nov 152019

300

  • 0 miles
I had a recall to replace ignition switch, had it replaced and returned to shop and they told me that the starter is going out. Replaced starter and the ignition is doing what the recall stated. Sometimes it starts on acc and sometimes not at all. So I replaced the starter when it was the switch all along.

- Auburn, AL, USA

problem #483

Jun 302019

300

  • 66,000 miles

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

You have a Chrysler recall P57. This exact problem happened to my 2008 Chrysler 300 walter P. Chrysler signature edition but my VIN is not included in your recall. It cost at least $1,000 to fix this out of pocket. Please expand your recall so I can be reimbursed for this costly repair.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #482

Jun 182019

300

  • 159,000 miles
The igition switch has been replaced few years back on a recall and now having the same problem again. Car is hard to start

- Valdosta, GA, USA

problem #481

Nov 192018

300

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The recall repair was performed by scott robinson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (424-299-8800, located at 20900 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90503), but the remedy was insufficient. After the repair, the vehicle was unable to start. The contact scheduled a diagnostic appointment with glenn E. thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep (2100 E spring St, signal hill, ca 90755, (562) 426-5111). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #480

Sep 172018

300 6-cyl

  • 120,334 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into a curb. The contact then noticed smoke coming from the passenger side of the vehicle under the hood. The contact also smelled a burning odor within the cabin of the vehicle. The fire department was contacted. The hood was opened and an off duty fireman was able to extinguish flames coming from the alternator. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the scene awaiting the insurance company to make arrangements to have it towed to Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Fiat of Ontario (located at 1202 auto center dr, Ontario, ca 91761, (909) 906-7097) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 35164546. The approximate failure mileage was 120,334.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #479

Oct 252017

300

  • 55,888 miles

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

I had the ignition control module replaced in April 2016 due to recall. Today I am having the same problem with the vehicle not starting. When I turn the ignition to start position, there is a pause, and nothing happens. I have ruled out a new battery, starter, alternator faults. Research has narrowed it to the PCM, tipm, or the wireless ignition node. Have made an appointment with the Chrysler dealer to diagnose further. The vehicle was stationary in my driveway.

- Centerville, GA, USA

problem #478

Jul 122015

300

  • miles
Sometimes while driving the car just shuts off with out warning and starts right up after turning off ignition and restarting. It appears to be some issue with the electronic key fob or ignition connection. Of course when a mechanic looks at the issue it seems to work. Scary and dangerous. Happened since we bought it off & on.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #477

Aug 182017

300

  • miles
Last year P57 recall was performed on my vehicle now they told me that the tipm module is going bad I believe that that was replaced or should have been replaced when the recall P57 was performed I don't know why they would not replace it now I'm being told that I have to pay $1691 for parts and labor there is a class action lawsuit against Chrysler this is a real problem for some reason they have not put in a recall and the recall P57 did not fix the problem it is very unsafe the car stalls out in the middle of driving sometimes it will not start at all it is obviously an ongoing issue since 2007 but for some reason Chrysler refuses to issue a recall this is the third recall that I have had to get done on this vehicle in a year the S43 was never sent to me the only way I found out about that recall is when I call Chrysler about my car stalling and not starting at all I need someone to look into it I don't see why I should have to pay for a faulty product that is in millions of vehicles by the Chrysler Dodge and Jeep brand

- Calumet Park, IL, USA

problem #476

Jul 282017

300

  • 150,121 miles
Vehicle tipm is faulty and car does not start. This occurred after vehicle was involved in an accident, it worked for about two weeks and later stopped out of nowhere. Vehicle had to be towed.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #475

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 #474

Jul 172017

300

  • 259,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition. In addition, the contact stated that the windows, air conditioner, and radio also failed to function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system), 15V313000 (air bags), and 16V352000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 259,000.

- Sunland Park, NM, USA

problem #473

Sep 142014

300

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact called the dealer (phillips Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 3440 S pine ave, ocala, fl 34471 (352) 732-7577) to schedule the repair for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). In addition, the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 16V352000 (air bags). The dealer stated that they replaced the air bags, but the contact was not aware. The dealer was to reprogram the keys, but made no mention of the recall repair for the air bags. The dealer stated that the key would need to be replaced by the contact. The dealer later called the contact to indicate that they would provide a solution for the electrical recall. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the two air bag recalls had been repaired without the contact's authorization. The manufacturer was contacted to address the electrical recall and the two air bag recalls. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #472

Feb 142017

300 6-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). I only have 35000 on my car and when I use turn signal it does not turn off automatically. Found out its a part buried in the steering column called the clock spring very costly repair. Told this is common if so why is it not recalled.this absolutely is a safety issue. I hope Chrysler will help its loyal customers out with this issue also hope I don't get in a crash because of it thanks for your time [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Greenfield, MA, USA

problem #471

Sep 162016

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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Eufaula, AL, USA

problem #470

Sep 172014

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Terlton, OK, USA

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