2008 Chrysler 300 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 503 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Chrysler 300, 70% of all 714 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 19 300 model years. These complaints report 9 crashes, 8 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 81,500 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 503
- 70% of 714
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 8
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 81,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 28, 2007, latest Nov 18, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Chrysler 300
- NHTSA 14V567000Sep 17, 2014Electrical System292,798 vehicles
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, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
Electrical System complaints by 300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Chrysler 300 have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 503 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Chrysler 300, 70% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 81,500 miles.
- Which Chrysler 300 year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2008 Chrysler 300 has the most electrical complaints (503), compared with 503 for the 2008.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Chrysler 300?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chrysler 300 concerns the electrical: 14V567000.