2008 Chrysler 300C Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
58/100
#6 most-complained of 13 300C years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2008 Chrysler 300C has 30 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 58 out of 100 — #6 highest of 13 300C model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 53% of the total).
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 1
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2008 Chrysler 300C problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Chrysler 300C ranks #6 of 13 among 300C model years (Complaint Index 58/100, verdict: Caution). It has 30 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler 300C?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (16 complaints), airbags (7 complaints), and engine (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 123,000 miles.
- Does the 2008 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Chrysler 300C, most recently reported 2015, covering airbags. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.