Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Chrysler 300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring. The contact stated that several days after the recall repair was completed, the contact had to adjust the ignition switch to start the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owned a 2008 Chrysler 300. While the contact's son was driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. As the vehicle was being coasted to the side of the road, the driver lost control and crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle caught fire. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The driver escaped by kicking out the driver side window before the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The police and fire department were at the scene and the fire was extinguished. Police and fire reports were filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention, hospitalization, and rehab. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …
Tl* 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, [phone]) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 35164546. The approximate failure mileage was 120,334.
Tl contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving though a drive thru and at a stand still, there was an electrical burning smell coming through the vents. The contact powered the vehicle off and the smell went away. However, the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that when the key was in the run position the air conditioner, radio and the turn signals would not work. The contact jiggled the key in the ignition and they began to work. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed 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 the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, brakes was depressed and failed to respond without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury and the front passenger sustained a knee injury that both required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed that the brakes was operating as designed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the electrical system was defective. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle caught fire. The driver suffered third degree burns and a head contusion, which required medical attention. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the local insurance company's tow yard for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
We were hit by a car and the car did not deploy the air bags and it cut off and all the electrical shut down and the car ignition got stuck and had to be turned over several times before it would start. I was told the problem came from the ignition switch.
Ignition switch issue is still not resolved. I called Chrysler and they told me that there is no eta on when they are going to receive the parts to get my vehicle fixed. I have recently had issues with my car not starting at all in addition to the ignition switch sticking. I took it to the local shop and they fixed the ignition relay. After that, I received the ignition recall from Chrysler. Chrysler is refusing to reimburse me for the ignition relay as they indicated that, at this time, they cannot confirm that it is part of the recall (relay failed due to corrosion) as the representative was not sure what would need to be fixed in the recall ?????? Chrysler has also refused to provide me anything in writing of their denial of reimbursement for the corroded ignition relay. The representative would only give me her first name, [redacted], and no other assistance. …
My vehicle has a delayed start/crank once key is turned, takes about three seconds to start the vehicle engine. The car has 87,000 miles on it and this just started to happen within the last few months. I initially thought it was the battery so I had Firestone replace the battery. But that did not cure the problem. I than brought my vehicle to the Chrysler dealership and they did an inspection and verified that the ignition switch in fact had a delay crank concern. I also received a notification from Chrysler p57 recall notice. I was than informed by the dealership that there is no part available from Chrysler to fix it! I will be on some waiting list---go figure! A second wave of owners will be notified June 2015....I feel sorry for them, take a number and wait. …
On April 7, 2015 I had trouble starting my car. I thought it was the starter and took the car to my local service station where my car "died". They evaluated the car and told me it was the key and wins component. On April 8, the service station manager called me to say that the local Chrysler dealership did not know when they would be able to get the part, so I rented a car. On April 17, I was advised to call Chrysler customer service. I now had a case number and was told my issue would be expedited but the part was not available in the USA. On April 27, I wrote to the president and vp of Chrysler corporation asking for their help. On May 6, I received a call from mike at corporate headquarters saying the part would be here on May 13 (it wasn't) and Chrysler would pay for my car rental (which they did). …
Related recalls
Electrical system › Ignition
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12,…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical complaints in other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2008 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA has 506 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Chrysler 300, 70% of the model year's 727 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Chrysler 300 electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-567 (ignition, Sep 17, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler 300 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 9 crashes, 8 fires and 6 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.