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 9 of 25)

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problem #329

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

- Sea Cliff, NY, USA

problem #328

Nov 102014

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 not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure..

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #327

Aug 012009

300 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph over a bump in the road, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted, however, the failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 02/18/16

- Sanford, FL, USA

problem #326

Sep 092015

300

  • 80,000 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 numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the part was not available. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- New Port News, VA, USA

problem #325

Sep 102014

300 8-cyl

  • 127,157 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the steering wheel seized. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags) however stated that the parts needed for the repair 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 failure mileage was 127,157. Updated 11/23/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 2/3/2016

- Abbeville, LA, USA

problem #324

Aug 032015

300

  • 48,500 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and dealer for diagnosis. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,500.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #323

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 numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts were not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repairs. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

- Cottonwood, AL, USA

problem #322

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 #321

Aug 252015

300

  • 187,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start without warning. The contact stated that it took several attempts to turn on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the electrical system, but 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 failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 187,000.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

problem #320

Oct 312014

300

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While making a turn at 10 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power which almost caused a crash. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the gear had to be shifted into neutral. The throttle body warning indicator and malfunction warning indicator were illuminated. The vehicle is no longer operational. 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 failure mileage was 115,000.

- Live Oak, FL, USA

problem #319

Nov 142014

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 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 made aware of the issue. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning numerous times. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Furman , SC, USA

problem #318

Feb 052015

300 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact stated that there was a loss of power that was progressing and the vehicle would not start. The dealer scheduled an appointment to diagnose the vehicle and indicated that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown. MA 10/15/2015

- Minot , ND, USA

problem #317

Nov 032014

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) was received in November of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Hunsville, AL, USA

problem #316

Sep 012014

300

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while turning the ignition key to start the vehicle, the engine would not immediately start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the ignition switch was faulty. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) was received in November of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #315

Nov 052014

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 part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

- Fishers, IN, USA

problem #314

Sep 172014

300 6-cyl

  • 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. Updated 11/09/15 updated 1/25/16

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #313

Sep 022015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The consumer also referenced the wireless ignition module. Updated 12/03/15.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #312

Aug 142015

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.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #311

Nov 102014

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 not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #310

Dec 182014

300 6-cyl

  • 91,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled but was able to restart and resume normal operation. 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 failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 11/06/15 the consmer stated the ignition has stuck twice. Both times the failure occured when starting the engine but, before being put in reverse. Updated 2/1/2015

- Vichy, MO, USA

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