NHTSA has 30 owner complaints on file for the 2008 Chrysler 300C, received from 2015 to 2025. The most-reported system is electrical system (16 complaints, 53%), followed by air bags (7) and engine (5). Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths. Median mileage at failure: 123,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015, with 13 received that year. 1 safety recall covers this model year; 1 carries a do-not-drive warning.
30NHTSA complaints
1safety recalls
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0injuries
0deaths
Quick answers
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chrysler 300C?
Owners report electrical system problems most often: 16 of 30 NHTSA complaints (53%), followed by air bags (7) and engine (5).
How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler 300C have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Chrysler 300C. The most recent is 15V313000 (air bags, 2015-05-26).
At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler 300C problems happen?
The median mileage at failure is 123,000 miles, across 14 complaints that reported mileage.
Have owners reported crashes or fires in the 2008 Chrysler 300C?
No. None of the 30 NHTSA complaints reports a crash or a fire.
Problems by system
System
Complaints
Share
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Median miles
Electrical system
16
53%
0
0
0
115,000
Air bags
7
23%
0
0
0
–
Engine
5
17%
0
0
0
147,000
Fuel system
4
13%
0
0
0
145,000
Unknown or other
2
7%
0
0
0
137,000
Power train
1
3%
0
0
0
43,000
Steering
1
3%
0
0
0
–
A complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints received by year
2015132016420172201822019220201202122023120253
Safety recalls (1)
15V313000 · Air bags · 2015-05-26Do not drive
Defect: 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…
The contact’s friend owns a 2008 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while his friend was starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning odor entering the vehicle through the vents. The contact was informed that there was an unknown warning illuminated. The contact’s friend was no longer…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11635577, received 2025-01-13
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11517423, received 2023-04-17
Takata airbags. Recall letter received from fca in mid may 2016. It seems like approximately six months, and still not fixed,is not a timely manner for a possible death scenario. What control does the nhtsa have over these companies to insure strict compliance with this recall #s43/nhtsa 16v-352
Air bags · NHTSA complaint 10924393, received 2016-11-05
Takata recall... No parts available, unreasonable timeframe. S43 16v-352
Air bags · NHTSA complaint 10918011, received 2016-10-22
While stopped at a stop light, one of the radiator cooling fans (plastic) disintegrated, severely damaging the radiator beyond repair. Engine coolant was quickly lost. We pulled off to the side of the road. We had to replace the cooling fans and radiator.
Engine · NHTSA complaint 11421475, received 2021-06-19
Pulling into driveway, I later noticed fluid on the ground. Opened up hood and found out radiator fan blade broke off and punctured the radiator resulting in having to replace both radiator and fan assembly. Chrysler issued a csn (customer service notice) that this may happen, but no safety recall…
Engine · NHTSA complaint 11128668, received 2018-09-11
Other Chrysler 300C model years
2005 · 288 complaints
2006 · 698 complaints
2007 · 112 complaints
2009 · 11 complaints
2010 · 10 complaints
2011 · 25 complaints
2012 · 15 complaints
2013 · 35 complaints
2014 · 11 complaints
2015 · 12 complaints
2016 · 7 complaints
2017 · 4 complaints
Source
Built from the NHTSA complaints flat file and the NHTSA recalls flat files, data as of 2026-10-22. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models collect more of them.