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2008 Chrysler 300 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
25about this part
Share
4%of 714 total for the year
Median mileage
60,481miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Chrysler 300, 4% of the 714 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,481 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Odometer has 42,000.00 miles. Car was running fine at 2,200 rpms (on highway, 70 MPH with cruise control on) when out of no where I heard a faint knocking from the engine. Before I could get off at the next exit the knock was extremely loud. Before I could get home (3 miles) the engine seized. The oil was changed 700 miles ago and the oil level was full at the time of the incident.”

NHTSA complaint #10302606, filed 2010-01, 42,311 miles

“15 seconds after starting the car at 7:45 am the engine stopped with a big metallic noise. Called Chrysler assistance and 20 minutes after the towing are here and another 20 minutes late, the car arrives at the dealer garage. They called me afternoon and told me that the problem was the water pump blocked and causing the timing belt problem. They replaced the water pump and timing belt the same day under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10392244, filed 2011-03, 79,100 miles

“We have 5 Chrysler 300's used for transporting our residents in and around our community 4 out of 5 of these vehicles have had the same issue. The cooling system fan blades come apart and the shrouds of the fan go thru the radiator causing immediate leakage of all coolant and destroying the radiator. As of date 4/30/12 Chrysler/dodge has yet to recall this defect and is not covered under warranty. This is obviously a problem with this year, model and needs to recalled on the 300's and the dodge chargers.”

NHTSA complaint #10456921, filed 2012-04, 62,947 miles

“We have 5 Chrysler 300's used for transporting our residents in and around our community 4 out of 5 of these vehicles have had the same issue. The cooling system fan blades come apart and the shrouds of the fan go through the radiator causing immediate leakage of all coolant and destroying the radiator. As of date 4/30/12 Chrysler/dodge has yet to recall this defect and is not covered under warranty. This is obviously a problem with this year, model and needs to recalled on the 300's and the dodge chargers.”

NHTSA complaint #10456918, filed 2012-04, 59,558 miles

“We have 5 Chrysler 300's used for transporting our residents in and around our community 4 out of 5 of these vehicles have had the same issue. The cooling system fan blades come apart and the shrouds of the fan go through the radiator causing immediate leakage of all coolant and destroying the radiator. As of date 4/30/12 Chrysler/dodge has yet to recall this defect and is not covered under warranty. This is obviously a problem with this year, model and needs to recalled on the 300's and the dodge chargers.”

NHTSA complaint #10456922, filed 2012-04, 59,805 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201431%
201321%
201241%
201121%
201032%
2008254%
2007194%
2006454%
2005425%

Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler 300

Electrical system
502 complaintsAir bags
185 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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