2008 Chrysler 300 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 502about this part
- Share
- 70%of 714 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 502 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Chrysler 300, 70% of the 714 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“You have a Chrysler recall p57. This exact problem happened to my 2008 Chrysler 300 walter p. Chrysler signature edition but my VIN is not included in your recall. It cost at least $1,000 to fix this out of pocket. Please expand your recall so I can be reimbursed for this costly repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11232114, filed 2019-07, 66,000 miles“Car will turn off when driving out of nowhere and I have to restart the car all over again. It has happened several times one time as I was turning into a street another time as I was switching lanes. This last time I was at a stop light and the car did it again.”
NHTSA complaint #11316454, filed 2020-03, 156,500 miles“Every time I start my car cant take key out it takes forever or it does not so I have to open trunk disconnect negative to battery and plug back on then the ignition switch makes a click noise then I can take key out its been 5 months and no part yet. My cruise control sometimes works as well electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10691213, filed 2015-02, 93,000 miles“Ignition switch issue is still not resolved. I called Chrysler and they told me that there is no eta on when they are going to receive the parts to get my vehicle fixed. I have recently had issues with my car not starting at all in addition to the ignition switch sticking. I took it to the local shop and they fixed the ignition relay. After that, I received the ignition recall from Chrysler. …”
NHTSA complaint #10677017, filed 2015-01, 80,000 miles“My car has stop running and I need my car to get to work, pick my kids up. I'm a single parent with only one car, there has been nobody that has contract me with any news. I was refused a rental car/ loaner car so I think its been a bad services with Chrysler... I need my car running..are something to drive asap.”
NHTSA complaint #10664520, filed 2014-12, 160,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V567000Sep 17, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles…Covers: Chrysler 300 2008, Jeep Commander 2008, Dodge Charger 2008 +2 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2019 | 22 | 36% |
| 2018 | 69 | 45% |
| 2017 | 29 | 35% |
| 2016 | 15 | 20% |
| 2015 | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 | 72 | 30% |
| 2013 | 131 | 43% |
| 2012 | 212 | 50% |
| 2011 | 119 | 60% |
| 2010 | 23 | 19% |
| 2009 | 25 | 30% |
| 2008 | 502 | 70% |
| 2007 | 57 | 11% |
| 2006 | 95 | 9% |
| 2005 | 99 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler 300
185 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology