2008 Chrysler 300 owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that immediately after refueling, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle immediately after the failure. The contact inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that there was a defective sensor in the engine. The contact made repairs to the vehicle but to no avail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 69,206. ...updated 03/07/14 *bf the consumer stated the PCM was replaced three times, but to no avail. The consumer stated the problem was a bad ignition coil. Found through more testing. Possibly when the temperature of the engine varied it created

Bought a 2008 Chrysler 300 limited 3.5 on december 18th. On sunday the 23rd, I used the windshield washer due to flying road water after a rain, that resulted in a total electrical failure. Engine stopped until I released windshield washer switch, and when it restarted..it was in a lower gear, resulting in significant slow down with braking. Such an event in faster and heavy traffic could be a significant problem for occupants and/or those driving behind a car experiencing such an event. The dealership has stated that it was due to a major electrical circuit board that was ordered. The car was left with the dealer on december 24th and today they called stating that the part is on back order and have no idea when it might be available. If on back order, one has to think that there is

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the wireless ignition node needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl* 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

1) car stopped suddenly as I was about to enter freeway. Had to quickly head to median. Tried starting car several times, no response. Finally started - stalled during operation 2) inability to start car consistently. Car finally stopped working. Had to take it into dealership - new tipm needed 3) alarm system has had uncontrolled activity. 4) door locks have randomly turned on and off. 5) car horn has randomly gone off while driving approximately 3 times in the last 6 months. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled and the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the technician replaced the ignition switch. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after waiting several minutes. In addition, the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and started after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). However, the part to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the air condition, the heater, and the radio failed to function. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was notified that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

My car has stop running and I need my car to get to work, pick my kids up. I'm a single parent with only one car, there has been nobody that has contract me with any news. I was refused a rental car/ loaner car so I think its been a bad services with Chrysler... I need my car running..are something to drive asap. *tr

When turning the key, starter would not work. Had car towed to shop . Starter was replaced,still not working. Doesn't sync with computer for turnover. Have to put foot on brake to start car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrylser 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system); 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was not available for months. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/18/15*lj updated 10/2/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 3/13/15*cn updated 9/11/2017*cn

Tl* 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 VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system) but the dealer was unable to supply the parts to receive the recall repairs within a reasonable time frame. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repairs would be completed. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, a deer crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained whip lash and minor bruising which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Parts distr

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The dealer (gary mathews motors, 1100 ashland city rd, clarksville, tn 37040, (931) 552-7100) was unable to provide the parts from the manufacturer within a reasonable timeframe. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the remedy and repair parts would be supplied to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

My Chrysler 300 oil dipstick couldn't be remove to check oil level. Dipstick is made out of plastic and by it being expose to high temp stick seize in it's holder and couldn't be remove without it breaking. Chrysler knows about this defect and still want to charge it customers 90.00 to fix the problem, which might happen again because the new dipstick is made of plastic also. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving 70 MPH, the hood unlatched and flew up without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000.

Tl* 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.