2008 Chrysler 300 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 714 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chrysler 300, 1% of the 714 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The paint on the trunk and hood have started fading to the point of rusting in certain areas. I took it to Chrysler and they stated it would not be covered because it was involved in a crash, which it wasn't. I have checked on the internet and have found several complaints about the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10547552, filed 2013-10, 35,000 miles“Air bags came out with metal fragments shooting out and I and my significant other was injured the vehicle was in motion it was black ice and I slide those airbags could have put my eyes out.”
NHTSA complaint #11331993, filed 2020-07“The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and the strip above the glove compartment was lifted on the passenger side dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 09/11/15 updated 10/31/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10730565, filed 2015-06, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300lx. While the vehicle was being service he notice that the crash impact bumper was missing. The vehicle was purchased used in december 2009. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and explained that the crash impact bumper was missing and they told him that he bought the vehicle as is. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 56,290 and the current mileage was 83,257.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 11 | 13% |
| 2016 | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 14 | 1% |
| 2005 | 19 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler 300
502 complaintsAir bags
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 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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