2008 Chrysler 300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2008 Chrysler 300, and owners have filed 714 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

safety recalls

714

owner complaints to NHTSA

27 / 8

complaints citing a crash / fire

MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2008 Chrysler 300

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

NHTSA 16V352000 Reported May 24, 2016 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will…
Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

NHTSA 15V313000 Reported May 26, 2015 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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…

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…
Ignition (electrical system)

NHTSA 14V567000 Reported September 17, 2014 292,798 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

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…

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…
Axle hubs (power train)

NHTSA 08V295000 Reported July 2, 2008 5,509 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

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.

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.

714 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Chrysler 300 have filed 714 complaints with NHTSA; 27 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 27 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 79,108 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 426 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Electrical system490
Air bags185
Engine53
Unknown or other31
Power train25
Steering18
Engine and engine cooling16
Service brakes16

What owners are reporting

“I informed the dealership of ignition switch recall shortly after purchasing vehicle. The dealership stated " the VIN number shows no recalls". And that was it said there nothing showing up. I KNOW ig”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 8, 2025 · Engine

“The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure from”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 18, 2025 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Chrysler 300 (300 AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined	18 mpg
City / Highway	15 / 22
Fuel	Regular
EPA class	Large Cars
Engine	6/8 cyl, 3.5/5.7 L
Transmission	Automatic 5-spd

Compare Chrysler 300 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler 300 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model year	Recalls	Complaints
1969 Chrysler 300	1	0
1970 Chrysler 300	0	1
2004 Chrysler 300	0	2
2005 Chrysler 300	7	825
2006 Chrysler 300	4	1,002
2007 Chrysler 300	4	497
2008 Chrysler 300	4	714
2009 Chrysler 300	5	83
2010 Chrysler 300	7	123
2011 Chrysler 300	7	200
2012 Chrysler 300	9	426
2013 Chrysler 300	6	306
2014 Chrysler 300	7	237
2015 Chrysler 300	4	98
2016 Chrysler 300	2	76
2017 Chrysler 300	2	82
2018 Chrysler 300	4	153
2019 Chrysler 300	2	60
2020 Chrysler 300	2	9
2021 Chrysler 300	2	20
2022 Chrysler 300	2	5
2023 Chrysler 300	1	6

Checking a specific 2008 Chrysler 300

How do I know if my 2008 Chrysler 300 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2008 Chrysler 300; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V295000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chrysler models

Town and Country13,517 complaints
Pacifica7,008 complaints
2004,187 complaints
Sebring2,833 complaints
Pt Cruiser2,524 complaints
Concorde2,217 complaints
300C1,258 complaints
Lhs968 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.