Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into a curb. The contact then noticed smoke coming from the passenger side of the vehicle under the hood. The contact also smelled a burning odor within the cabin of the vehicle. The fire department was contacted. The hood was opened and an off duty fireman was able to extinguish flames coming from the alternator. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the scene awaiting the insurance company to make arrangements to have it towed to jeep chrysler dodge ram fiat of ontario (located at 1202 auto center dr, ontario, ca 91761, (909) 906-7097) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 35164546. The approximate failure mileage was 120,334. *dt
2008 Chrysler 300: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 715 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler 300 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 73,000
- recalls
- 1
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Was driving vehicle and out of no where there was steam/smoke coming from under hood, the car however never ran hot according to temperature gage. Coolant light came on, I parked it, filled it with coolant and took it to chrysler the next morning. Dealership claimed that the car overheated and damaged the motor, however according to the gage the car never ran hot.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2008 chrysler 300. While the contact's son was driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. As the vehicle was being coasted to the side of the road, the driver lost control and crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle caught fire. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The driver escaped by kicking out the driver side window before the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The police and fire department were at the scene and the fire was extinguished. Police and fire reports were filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention, hospitalization, and rehab. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Approximately, one year after the fire, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the electrical system was defective. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle caught fire. The driver suffered third degree burns and a head contusion, which required medical attention. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the local insurance company's tow yard for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving though a drive thru and at a stand still, there was an electrical burning smell coming through the vents. The contact powered the vehicle off and the smell went away. However, the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that when the key was in the run position the air conditioner, radio and the turn signals would not work. The contact jiggled the key in the ignition and they began to work. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
My driver side seat warmers malfunctioned and ended up turning on by itself and overheating and in turn, burning the driver's seat. I initially parked the car where I usually do and was planning on taking the car the next day to the chrysler dealership by my home. I woke up on the morning of august 31, 2011, walked up to my car (which had black windows from the smoke from the flames) and opened my car door to find my driver side seat burned to ashes. This is an electrical problem and the situation with my car is being fixed and chrysler is taking care of the problem. I do not want this to happen to anyone else. I pulled up some information about other chrysler cars with seat warmers and other people has experienced the same problem with the driver side seat overheating and burning their drivers seat to ashes.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair...
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module
- 1NT30XDVAC
- P/n CBSZR068AA
- Subject
- Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative
- P57 Interim Repair Procedure Brazil ONLY Some vehicles may experience a Frequency Operated Button Ignition...
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
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler 300 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2008 Chrysler 300?
6 of 715 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler 300 (1%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Chrysler 300?
There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Chrysler 300
Stalling 104Won't start 33Loss of power 19Engine failure 18No deployment 15Check engine light 15Key fob 14Hesitation 10Steering lock-up 7Airbag light 5Ball joint 5Knocking 5Overheating 5
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