Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. When turning the ignition switch to start the engine, the engine failed to start until after the switch was changed to the auxiliary position and the vehicle would erroneously start. The contact indicated that while attempting to shut the vehicle off, the engine would continue to operate for several seconds after the ignition switch was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the ignition switch was faulty. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 79,000.
2008 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the module transmitters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was jerking and the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred approximately 10 times. The contact received a notification for 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 made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to turn on after the key was inserted into the ignition switch. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and believed the failure was related to the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
I had been complaining for two years about a ticking sound in the engine. I was told by ginn chrysler that it was nothing. The vehicle used to try to cut off while running. Finally, on mother's day (2010) just leaving hard rock hollywood casino while driving on the florida turnpike at approx. 70 MPH; the engine completely cut off in the middle of heavy thruway traffic. We were lucky enough to be close to an off ramp and coasted to a stop on the shoulder of the exit ramp.. We had to remain there for 3 hours until someone was kind enough to pick us up and take us home. My 83 year old mother-in-law had to stand up for a few hours until we were picked-up. The engine had to be replaced for $2450.23. A few months later, after receiving the new engine, the vehicle would have difficulty starting for four years. It seemed to want to cut off again. I reported this to massey and dadeland chrysler and was finally told after a free 24 point inspection during a oil change that it was the tipm. Now, on 11/20/2014, I was told that it was the fobik in a recall letter. After being told of the numerous safety problems, I could not drive the car for fear of harming the public or myself and my passengers. I cannot drive this vehicle until it is repaired. I feel that I should be given a vehicle to drive until such time in the future. Until then, I do not have my own transportation. I have paid $33,000 for this car. The consumer was informed the total integrated power module was replaced. Updated 08/19/15*jb the consumer stated for several years he experienced problems with the vehicle not wanting to start or would cut off unexpectedly. One set of keys stopped working and the power steering would fade. Updated 08/24/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:14v567000 (electrical system).the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. When the contact attempted to start the ignition, the vehicle would not start. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable for repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the key fob failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for 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 made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact received a notification for 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 a recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, the engine stalled, and the warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and believed the failure was related to the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine stalled causing the steering wheel to seize. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact believed that the failure was directly related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system).the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Vehicle key does not turn back; accessories, does not come on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the key failed to turn into the on position to start the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
The ignition switch cuts off while driving.
We are having problem with the ignition key when you start the car. It take 5-10 second for the car to respond and start the car. On august 16,2014 we took the car to carl burgers dealership for service. They said the issue is with the key and new key is need to be purchased at 226.66 so we did. After the service was done 24 hours after we still had the same issue. I contacted the dealership on 9/27/2014 concerning a recall currently have on chrysler vehicle with same issue. They told me this car is not included in recall. Than I contacted the chrysler company asking the same questions and there respond was you car is not included in the recall but they might expand the recall to different model which will include your vehicle. So as a consumer what do we do drive the car with all these faults and take risk for our family's because chrysler don't have the people to fix the issue. Please advise.
I bought a new chrysler 300 in 2008. The 300 is having very major issues in july 10, 2010 / september 09 , 2011 / september 04 2012 / august 12 , 2013/ , june 2014 / september 2014 the 300 had to be towed many times because the car will not start; this car was shutting down while driving what is very dangerous and scary ; when we put the car in neutral the car might restart, we had some very unsafe driving concerns at this time when the vehicle was stalling repetitively anywhere (freeway, regular street, when driving slow, fast), we were told it was due to a faulty ignition module and 6 times we came to chrysler it was something related to a faulty ignition we kept driving the 300 not feeling safe , the car stalls anytime ,anywhere , the dealership seems unable to fix the issue . My wife who mainly drove the car decided to let me drive the 300 because she was not feeling safe driving with the kids scared to get into a car accident because the engine never stopped shutting down anywhere she drives ( freeway, street) the ignition issue is consistent 1 year apart ,july 2010,september 2011,september 2012 , august 2013 june 014 ,september 2014 , I am certain if nothing seriously is done I will contact you again next year for the same issue. This faulty ignition issue must be fix permanently at chrysler dealership cost; my family is not safe driving this car; ; the dealership is well aware of the issue for many years now but they ignore us. I have enough that is why I contact you to see if anything you can do to help me resolving this issue. I will ask first for a refund associated to all ignition issues and a total fix of the problem I sent a certified complaint letter to chrysler in june 2014 but still waiting for a response.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While merging into the right lane at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred several times. The dealer stated that the computer module and the wireless key needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for further inspection and the contact was informed that the fuel pump may be leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,504.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the key fob split open after it was placed inside of the ignition switch. The key was not able to start the vehicle. The contact used the spare to start the vehicle. The spare key started the vehicle for three weeks. The failure recurred with the spare key. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the dealership for repairs. The vehicle was left at the dealer in order to have the repairs completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 30,450 and the current mileage was 30,861.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled after the drivers knee inadvertently made contact with the ignition key. In a second incident the contact experienced the same defect while making a left turn. The contact indicated that the defect had recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 85,000.
I'm complaining about the win module, I've had so many problems with this. Not knowing that's what it was, I went out and bought batteries for my fobs...worked for about a week, my car beeps all night long so I took the backs of the fobs so that the battery would not have contact. That helped with the beeping. But I have had so many problems with the car starting, had to sit places until I could get it started. So I go on chrysler s page only to read about problems with the win module, and it states that there"s many many of the 2008 chrysler 300 with this problem. And it also states that if it fail while driving the car could shut off. My complaint is if chrysler know this why don't they have a recall on the cars. So many people complaining that their car want start, but when it's taken into the shop, the part is on back order, and then when the part come in and installed you have to get another key fob and it programmed to that module. That key is a total of $289.00. I was quoted, and most people have 2 keys. That price is $289.00 each. This is not right, if it's that many complaint it should be recalled. The price for repairs was $760.00 plus 289.00 twice and not to mention car rental.
On 2/27/2014 I was driving on the free way and my windshield wipers stopped working. It was very dangerous due to the fact that it was pouring rain out, and I had zero visibility on the highway. I had to pull over on to the shoulder, where I waited approximately 30 minutes before I was able to get my wipers to work again. On my way home from work later that day, as I was driving on the freeway once again, my car completely turned off leaving me stranded in the middle of the free way. I was able to get my car started and get home safely , although I was terrified. Took my car to the dealer on 3/1/2014. Tech stated it was a bad wiper motor, part replaced and still wipers will not work. Replaced fuses and relays as recommended per dealer tech, still wipers will not work I have spent over 500$ in these repairs and still my wipers are not working. Now the dealer is saying that I have a bad tipm (totally integrated power module). However, I am unable to get my car fixed since the part is on back order. Apparently chrsyler has known about this problem for a while now since the part is on a national back order. I believe chrysler should recall all vehicles with a defective tipm. The dealer has given me an estimate of 1200$ for replacing the tipm. It's very aggravating since now I must pay for a rental car for who knows how long since not even dealers know when the part will be available. I will never buy another chrysler, dodge or jeep product again. After doing some extensive research, I have found that several models have this same issue.
The key comes out of the ignition while I am driving. Now my car doesn't start at all. I was told I needed a win module and it is now on national back order bc so many people are having the same problem. This is a big safety issue. I would appreciate it if you could look into this problem.
So I was having starting issues with my car, it would start when it wanted to.. So I took my car to chrysler on august 23rd, 2013 to have them diagnosis the issue, well they took a day to do that and called me and told me that it was the wireless module device and that it would take a week to come in and they would call me. A week passed and I had to call them, and that's when they told me that the wireless module device was on back order and that they weren't sure when the part would be in... 8 weeks later the part finally came and they added the part and it still wouldn't work, so they said they where going to have to another diagnosis test on it.. After that they called me and said that they would have to put a new starter and new wires on it because they wires were melted and they would have to change them out. Ok so they fixed that issue and then said if I have the same problem again I would need a new tipm module device.. A few weeks later I started having the same starting issues and now it getting worse... Chrysler wants me to pay another 1000.00 to fix the tipm module device..... I just read online about the law suite against chrysler for that part for my year and model..
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that immediately after refueling, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle immediately after the failure. The contact inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that there was a defective sensor in the engine. The contact made repairs to the vehicle but to no avail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 69,206. ...updated 03/07/14 *bf the consumer stated the PCM was replaced three times, but to no avail. The consumer stated the problem was a bad ignition coil. Found through more testing. Possibly when the temperature of the engine varied it created an open in the coil causing the coil to have electrical discharge into the wiring harness, which was causing the PCM to shut down, reset and then stall. Updated 03/18/14
1) car stopped suddenly as I was about to enter freeway. Had to quickly head to median. Tried starting car several times, no response. Finally started - stalled during operation 2) inability to start car consistently. Car finally stopped working. Had to take it into dealership - new tipm needed 3) alarm system has had uncontrolled activity. 4) door locks have randomly turned on and off. 5) car horn has randomly gone off while driving approximately 3 times in the last 6 months.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the windows became inoperable. The contact also stated that the engine would sporadically fail to start. The failures were recurring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000...updated 01/13/14 *bf updated 01/16/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the ignition switch had to be turned at least five times before the vehicle would start. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the wcm box was defective and needed to be replaced however, the part was not available to remedy the vehicle. The dealer stated that the part would become available until december 2013. The failure mileage was 87,000.
This car is a lemon! I see other people's issues and I cannot believe this car hasn't been totally recalled and overhauled! Every month since I got it ( my first used car!).. It was at rental company for 1 1/2 years then I was the sucker that bought it! The tie rods go once a year and mechanics 'all talk who chrysler made them bad I guess" then the goodyear intregrity's hydroplane....the suspension sounds like beverly hillbillies...I was told that the noises I hear are not the shocks I had replaced but are now the actual front arm controls of my car that are rotting away...another thing is the engine "kicks in hard" when going into 2nd shift (automatic)..the horn is hard to press..the front tires rub, you can hear then when turning even though I am up to date on rotors and pads...let's see what else oh yes just paid $400 because the car started to overheat so when I was there getting that fixed I told them how my car has always had condensation on it in the winter..I can chisel off the ice particles on the inside! They said I needed a whole new housing of some sorts fixed so they did that..hum what else? Oh now the engine light is on and the car is chugging and jerking like I'm in a farmer's tractor! It's 10/2013 and I have 2 more years to go to pay...I have no more $$$ thanks chrysler..god bless america...2 more to pay on this..I should have stuck with honda or go toyota!
About a month before the major incident my car windows wouldn't go down and the car did not start right away...then the day it just died I went to start it and the warning light said it was electrical.. I got the book out and the code showed you how to override the computer in the car by rebooting it..it didn't work so off my car went in a flatbed.. $500 later I was told that the computer in the car was broken. I also had to buy a new fob key because it now had a new computer to 'recognize" the car's electronics basically. And since then there has been something wrong with this lemon all the time.
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