Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 136,000. It was later discovered upon checking a Carfax report with a local dealer, the mileage was 183,000.
2008 Chrysler 300 electrical problems
503 complaints (70% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 503
- of this car's complaints
- 70%
- typical mileage
- 82,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition10
- Ignition: module2
- Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1
- Instrument cluster/panel1
- Ignition: switch1
- Horn1
At what mileage
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Chrysler 300 electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Chrysler 300 electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- 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 number for this recall is P57.
Recall number 14V567000 · Recall details
What 2008 Chrysler 300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring. The contact stated that several days after the recall repair was completed, the contact had to adjust the ignition switch to start the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
For the axle or the wheel bearings or something like that every time I turn the wheel to a certain angle it pops also has hard vibration while driving the buttons have fallen off the seats the steering pulls to the right has rust by the gas tank 0102 since banks sensors have one out and has stopped starting occasionally have replaced key fob but it occasionally still happens and the flow sensor alert is coming on for the code airbag recall needs done the wheels pressure sensor gauge never turns off for the alert I've had to have my car towed three times because I'm non-start and engine light is still on also dangerously the heat shield had come apart on my car just recently 2020 super dangerous while driving
The dealer changed the ignition switch per the recall 14v567000 for the vehicle about 2-3 years ago for a different issue with the switch. My daughter was driving the car about week ago july 30, 2020, she said she was at a traffic light on a busy street (lincoln highway) in chicago heights il and when it turn green she attempted to go and the vehicle cutoff and would not start back up. I arrived to her location. Another driver had pushed her into a parking lot to get her out of the middle of the highway, I tried to start the car and it would not catch. It would crank put not turn over, I had to get it towed home. After some testing of components, spark, gas pressure and fuel pump it was diagnosed with a bad ignition switch with a p2533 code that stated there was a problem with the ignition switch run position signal. This is a very troubling event since my recently turn 18 daughter has no experience with this sort of thing and thankfully there was no accident or physical harm done. I spoken with a person at a chrylser dealership service department about manufacturer coverage but she did not have a clue and transferred my call to the parts department that stated it might run $800- 1,000.00 to replace the switch.
I bought this vehicle, thinking it was great. I tried driving it home, and never made it. I lost all power on the highway in front of the semi. In return I did not have brakes, I didn't have steering, all lights turned off, and to top it off it wouldn't start again. I've replaced the PCM, starter, alternator, the power distribution, all the fuses/relays, and here I am still spending hundreds of dollars to try to get my vehicle to work again, and it's not seeming possible. I have 2 kids and now once I get it started I must worry if it'll happen again. The car only has 120,000 miles on it. It's been very well kept. And now I've bought all these parts and paid all this money to have it repaired. And now I'm out of my other vehicle, and with the corona virus I am out of work, and have no way to keep spending money to fix it or find out the problem. The electric light was on I replaced throttle and sensor as well. That didn't fix it neither.
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.
I was driving on the highway and my car just stopped working died. Wouldnt turn back over. Had to tow it home hasnt moved since
I had a recall to replace ignition switch, had it replaced and returned to shop and they told me that the starter is going out. Replaced starter and the ignition is doing what the recall stated. Sometimes it starts on acc and sometimes not at all. So I replaced the starter when it was the switch all along.
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.
The igition switch has been replaced few years back on a recall and now having the same problem again. Car is hard to start
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler 300 electrical
Does the 2008 Chrysler 300 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 503 complaints about the electrical of the 2008 Chrysler 300, 70% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler 300 electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler 300 electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V567000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler 300 have the most electrical problems?
The Chrysler 300 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2008 (503 complaints), 2012 (212 complaints) and 2013 (131 complaints).
Other 2008 Chrysler 300 problems
Airbags 185Engine 78Transmission 30Brakes 22Steering 18Acceleration 12Fuel system 11Suspension 11Driver assistance 10Visibility 10Tires 7Body 5Lights 5Seat belts 3Locks 2Seats 1Wheels 1
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