Most common 2008 Chrysler 300C problems
Share of the 30 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chrysler 300C complaints by model year
Best 300C years: 2010, 2009, 2016. Years to avoid: 2006, 2005, 2007, 2013. Compare all years →
2008 Chrysler 300C recalls (1)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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…
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.
What 2008 Chrysler 300C owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure; however, the mechanic stated that the failure could be related to the ignition switch. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to start intermittently; however, the contact stopped driving the vehicle due to a fear that the failure might recur while driving with his family. The contract stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System) in 2020. The dealer was contacted and stated that he had to pay for a diagnostic test and repair since the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. …
The contact's friend owns a 2008 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while his friend was starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning odor entering the vehicle through the vents. The contact was informed that there was an unknown warning illuminated. The contact's friend was no longer able to start the vehicle. Additionally, the key fob was not able to unlock the doors. The contact stated that the key fob battery was replaced; however, the vehicle was no longer starting. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Air bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300c. 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.
I have been getting Chrysler recall letters for 9 months now. (recall# p57 NHTSA 14v 567). Every month when I call dealership, atlantic Chrysler-Jeep, 6820 tilton rd, pleasantville, nj 08232 phone:[phone], they tell me they do not have the part and do not know when the part will be available. There are 200 cars on recall before my turn. I am worried about the safety of the airbag and ignition sticking between start and run positions.
Engine & cooling
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.
We drove the car to georgia from mississippi. As we pulled in the driveway we heard a loud noise as something was crumbling. We shut the vehicle off and noticed coolant all over the ground. We called a mechanic and he said the fan tore up and caused the blades to puncture holes into the radiator. It was fixed and as we began to leave we went about5-10 down the road and the car made a loud sound we shut it off instantly and added coolant however the car would not start again. Tried boosting it off and it still won't start. We are being told the engine seized. We had no warning lights come on . Car drove like a perfect car. They did say the oil was 1/2 quart low. We are gonna tow it back to mississippi to have it fixed
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Chrysler 300C a good car?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 300C rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the 300C at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chrysler 300C?
The electrical system — 16 complaints, 53% of all complaints for this model year, most often about ignition. Next are the air bags (7) and engine & cooling (5).
How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler 300C have?
There is 1 recall for the 2008 Chrysler 300C, the most recent from May 26, 2015 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chrysler 300C?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2009 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006, 2005, 2007 and 2013. See the full Chrysler 300C years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler 300C problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 127,000 miles; 14% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 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.