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 N…
2008 Chrysler 300 electrical problems
moderate 497 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
497
Recalls
0
Crashes
9
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 15 most recent
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 …
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) CA…
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 INCLU…
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 EX…
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 NOTI…
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
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 Chrysler 300?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 497 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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