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2008 Chrysler 300 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Chrysler 300, 4% of all 714 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest transmission complaint count among 19 300 model years. Median mileage at failure: 64,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
30
4% of 714
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
64,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Chrysler 300 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2008, latest Nov 4, 2020.

2008 Chrysler 300 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2008Feb 2010Jan 2012Apr 2015Aug 2016Nov 2017Mar 2020
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2008 to Nov 2020; peak Mar 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Chrysler 300

  1. NHTSA 08V295000Jul 2, 2008Transmission & Powertrain5,509 vehicles

    Power train:axle hubs

    Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.

    Risk: This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on july 21, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 300 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005189 (23%)
  2. 2006257 (26%)
  3. 2007189 (38%)
  4. 200830 (4%)
  5. 20094 (5%)
  6. 20104 (3%)
  7. 20116 (3%)
  8. 201279 (19%)
  9. 201358 (19%)
  10. 201469 (29%)
  11. 201524 (24%)
  12. 201614 (18%)
  13. 20176 (7%)
  14. 201817 (11%)
  15. 20193 (5%)
  16. 20201 (11%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chrysler 300 have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Chrysler 300, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 64,000 miles.
Which Chrysler 300 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300 has the most transmission complaints (257), compared with 30 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Chrysler 300?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chrysler 300 concerns the transmission: 08V295000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.