2008 Chrysler 300C: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 30 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (43% of complaints); the 2009 and 2010 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Engine stall immediately following fuel tank fill up. Chrysler refuses x53 lifetime extended warranty. Service bulletin 14-002-14 Applies to 2005-2006. I own 2008. Identical car. Identical problem. Happens every time fuel is filled.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2025
“There is a fuel smell in the car, for the first 1/4 tank of gas. The smell is really bad in the back seat. After the car is under 1/2 tank the fuel odor begins to subside. Passengers in car begin to have headaches and upset stomachs. After veiwing other chrysler forum's - I believe this to be common with this style of car and an extreme Safety issue”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2025
“While stopped at a stop light, one of the radiator cooling fans (plastic) disintegrated, severely damaging the radiator beyond repair. Engine coolant was quickly lost. We pulled off to the side of the road. We had to replace the cooling fans and radiator.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2021
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“I have a 2008 chrysler 300 and chrysler has stopped providing updates to the navigation system in 2018. This is very dangerous as the navigator provides prompt to turn on the road which no longer exist as well as traveling on highways which are shown to be in the middle of a forest or swamp.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2021
“It seems chrysler doesn't have the correct fuel pump ! They sell my 3 different ones and all do not work. They even match it with the VIN! I can't get one to work and I spent thousands. A lot of others on 300 forums have had the same issue !! So many 6.1 and higher that need that fuel pump but chrysler seems to keep sending me parts and taking my money! Please help”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 2020
“Pulling into driveway, I later noticed fluid on the ground. Opened up hood and found out radiator fan blade broke off and punctured the radiator resulting in having to replace both radiator and fan assembly. Chrysler issued a csn (customer service notice) that this may happen, but no safety recall issued.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2018
“The drivers door bottom hinge has cracked off it's base, causing the door to sag. When door is opened or closed it makes a loud cracking sound. You can see where the hinge is still connected, but the "plate or outside part of the door " has cracked. This is when car is stationary. Just opening & closing drivers door.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2017
“Tamara recall. I have received nitric action of my vehicle recall but the dealer repeatedly states the parts are not available. What recourse do I have?”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2016
“Takata airbags. Recall letter received from fca in mid may 2016. It seems like approximately six months, and still not fixed,is not a timely manner for a possible death scenario. What control does the NHTSA have over these companies to insure strict compliance with this recall #s43/NHTSA 16v-352”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2016
“Contacted cutter dodge immediately after receiving a recall notice on my vehicle. I was told that the part was back ordered. While waiting for the replacement part to come in I received a recall notice for another defect. I went to the dealership to schedule an appointment and was told that they had the first recall part but the second recall part needed to be ordered. I have not received a call from the dealership since dec 2015.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2015
Recalls - 1 campaign
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
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Is the 2008 Chrysler 300C reliable?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2008 Chrysler 300C. The most complained-about area is electrical system (43% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler 300C problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 123,000 miles or less.
Does the 2008 Chrysler 300C have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.