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.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Chrysler 300
- 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.
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.