2008 Chrysler 300C Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2008 Chrysler 300C has a Complaint Index of 58 and ranks 6th worst out of 13 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 30 complaints, 1 do-not-drive recall, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 58/100
- #6 of 13 300C years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 30
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2008 Chrysler 300C problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System16 (53%)
- Airbags7 (23%)
- Engine5 (17%)
- Fuel System4 (13%)
- Other2 (7%)
- Steering1 (3%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe the engine losing power and sputtering unexpectedly while driving at low speed, without warning.
- Some owners waited long periods for the electrical system recall (campaign 14v567000) repair part to become available, with dealers unable to give a completion date.
- Airbag recall (15v313000) parts were also reported as backordered, leaving owners uncertain about repair timing.
- One owner reported the ignition became locked in the "off" and "accessory" position, requiring the dealer to disassemble it to free the key fob.
- Owners reported the radiator fan blade breaking and puncturing the radiator, causing coolant leaks, at mileages of 167,000 and 275,000.
2008 Chrysler 300C recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V313000May 26, 2015Airbags4,077,169 vehiclesDo Not Drive
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 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
2008 compared with other 300C years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Chrysler 300C reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2008 300C a Complaint Index of 58, ranking it 6th worst among 13 model years, with a Caution verdict relative to other 300C years.
- What problems does the 2008 Chrysler 300C have?
- Owners most often reported electrical system issues, making up 53% of complaints, followed by airbag problems at 23% and engine issues at 17%. Median mileage at failure for electrical complaints was 115,000 miles.
- Does the 2008 Chrysler 300C have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall for the 2008 300C, campaign 15V313000, an airbag recall marked do-not-drive.
- What year Chrysler 300C should I avoid?
- NHTSA complaint data marks 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2013 as Avoid years for the 300C, with 2006 having the highest Complaint Index at 100. The 2008 model is rated Caution, not Avoid.
- Which Chrysler 300C years are best?
- According to NHTSA complaint data, 2014 and 2016 earn Best verdicts, with Complaint Index scores of 17 and 8, the lowest among all 300C model years.