2008 Chrysler 300 AWD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2008 Chrysler 300 AWD has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 4th worst among 7 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System problems, mostly ignition-related stalling and hard starts, lead complaints at 31% of the total.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #4 of 7 300 AWD years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 13
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2008 Chrysler 300 AWD problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System4 (31%)
- Engine3 (23%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (23%)
- Steering2 (15%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front brake rotors and pads vibrate and produce noise, with the problem returning shortly after dealer replacement.
- Tie rod ends wear out prematurely on both front wheels, causing steering wheel shake above 40 mph and uneven tire wear.
- The vehicle intermittently stalls while driving at low speeds, sometimes taking multiple attempts to restart.
- Owners report the key fob and wireless ignition node fail, preventing the car from starting for repeated attempts.
- The airbag warning light comes on due to a failing clock spring, requiring repeated repairs.
- A corroded tire valve stem blew off unexpectedly, releasing air from a front tire while driving.
2008 Chrysler 300 AWD recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 Chrysler 300 AWD fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other 300 AWD years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Chrysler 300 AWD reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 13 complaints for the 2008 300 AWD with a Complaint Index of 50, giving it a Caution verdict compared with other years of the 300.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2008 Chrysler 300 AWD?
- Electrical System issues are most common, making up 31% of complaints, largely tied to a wireless ignition node recall that caused stalling and hard starts.
- Does the 2008 Chrysler 300 AWD have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls specifically logged for this year in this dataset, though owners referenced campaign 14v567000 for the electrical system in their complaints.
- How does the 2008 Chrysler 300 AWD compare to other model years?
- With a Complaint Index of 50, the 2008 ranks 4th worst of 7 years tracked; 2006 is worst at 100 (Avoid) and 2007 is best at 33 (Good).
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2008 300 AWD?
- Median mileage at failure varies by area: Electrical System issues appeared around 100,000 miles, Engine issues around 56,000 miles, and Steering issues around 28,000 miles.