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).
While driving down the road the engine would just lose power and shut down completely, leaving me without brakes or the ability to steer. Sometimes the ignition switch would hang and not start the engine until about the fourth or fifth try. So, I took the car in for service and repairs to fix the problem. They said the problem was in the ignition...something to do with the wcm module or win module or forbik and only the dealer could repair it. On April 1, 2014, jim cogdill Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, 8544 kinston pike knoxville, tn 37919 did the work. Then, after I had spent a total of $576.62 for parts and labor, I get a letter from Chrysler informing me of safety recall p57 / NHTSA 14v-567. November 19, 2014, I sent in all of the requested information and forms and receipts stating that I had paid for repairs and that I wanted a refund. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speedometer needle fluctuated abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, the contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH during inclement weather, she lost control of the vehicle and the steering wheel began turning left and right independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal and as a result, the vehicle spun to the side bank of the highway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* 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.
Tl contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver while making a right turn without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the power steering seized and the traction control indicator illuminated. The failure recurred three or four times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
After exiting highway, I slowed car speed down to about 25 MPH when the car suddenly experienced a loss of engine power, power steering and power brakes. Car was still in driving mode. I was able to restart car after waiting 10 to 15 minutes.
My 2008 Chrysler 300 had received two notices for recall,1 for the ignition switch and 1 for the airbag/ I called Chrysler corporate for an update for the ignition switch recall which I received about 10 months ago and I was told it was no estimated date when the part will become available and I will have to wait ;after multiple phone calls I asked for them to give me a rental car in order to drive in a safe car while they will keep my car and fix the ignition and the airbag issue but I was denied the rental car and was told I will have to deal with the issue ,they will not rent a car for my family and they do not have any estimate when the ignition part will be available;even if I insisted about the safety of my family and the fact a recall for the airbag was in to, they did not care ;I went to the Chrysler dealership too and the response was the same ,it looks they are on the same …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. Upon making a left or right turn, there was an abnormal noise, the steering wheel seized, and the contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel each time the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure several times, but was not able to replicate the failure and provide a permanent remedy. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V567000 (electrical system) and the part was not available for several months. 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 vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that her vehicle was unable to be remedied because parts were unavailable. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine and power steering seized. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 1/13/15 the consumer stated the vehicle completely shut down while at a stop sign. It also shut down while pulled over in a turning lane. The consumer stated the vehicle would take 5 to 10 minutes to start. Each morning the vehicle would need to be jump started. Updated 06/3/2015
Steering complaints in other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2008 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Chrysler 300, 3% of the model year's 727 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2008 Chrysler 300 steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2008 Chrysler 300, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler 300 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 55,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
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.