2008 Chrysler 300 engine problems

Filed Dec 8, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

I informed the dealership of ignition switch recall shortly after purchasing vehicle. The dealership stated " the VIN number shows no recalls". And that was it said there nothing showing up. I KNOW ignition switch is messed up because every time I would turn the car off I could still feel it running. I've had my car a year and now it will not crank due to ignition switch and now fuel air intake is also messing up and has caused cylinder 6 to miss fire. I have been without a vehicle for a month now and I need it fixed. When test driving the car, it would slow down as I was turning into a place of business and almost getting hit by another vehicle.

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NC

When taking vehicle for test drive about a month ago, the check engine light was on and after driving it, i noticed when AC was on and when off, the car loses power. When i go to pull out it has no power and i almost got hit in the side every time i would pull out from a busy highway. They had check engine light looked at and they said computer told them it was air valve leak or something like that. I had appointment for them to further assist and they said they could not find anything wrong. I can hear where the valve might be leaking at. The brakes are not good. I had to put on the brakes today fast and brake pedal acted like they were gonna skid out from under my foot. Brakes are new so why is it acting like i have no brakes and there is barley any acceleration. Something is going on and i don't want to be in a car accident just because our warnings are being over looked.

Filed May 25, 2018 · Engine · 115,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Sep 17, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Car completely shuts down on us. No hesitation, no warning just completely shuts off while driving, park, reverse or at standstill! Have taken it to mechanics and to chrysler 3 times and the can not figure out why it's shutting down! This happens several times daily.

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Engine · 50,200 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While in the park position, the vehicle jolted and the contact heard an abnormal sound from the engine. The contact openend the hood and observed that the radiator fan failed and caused the parts to pierce the radiator without warning. As a result, radiator fluid leaked. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,200.

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 115,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 65 MPH, a loud noise was heard coming from the engine. Also, the vehicle felt unbalanced while driving. The service engine and battery warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway, turned off the vehicle, inspected under the hood, and found nothing unusual. The noise persisted as the contact drove home. Upon attempting to drive home, the key was unable to unlock the driver side door. The contact had recently purchased the vehicle and the dealer did not give her a key fob. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that all four brake pads were worn and needed replacement, as well as the egr valve and gasket, front outer tie rods, and front upper control arms. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that all four tires were also replaced. The contact stated that an independent mechanic informed her that the dealer should reimburse her for the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · SC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the driver was going towards a curve and the engine stalled without warning. As a result, the driver crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and the front passenger sustained injuries to the left ankle, shoulder, knee and lower back. The rear passengers sustained injuries to the shoulders, head, back and legs and the driver sustained injuries to the right ankle. All occupants of the vehicle required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 104,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 40 MPH, there was a noise coming from the engine that sounded like boiling water. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle lost power when driving at various speed. The contact coasted to the side of the road and resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Engine, Tires · 55,675 miles · NJ

My radio has a hole in it. There was a pop noise and then everything leaked out the car was only just started, not over heating I stopped to talk to a neighbor when we heard the pop noise and a piece of plastic was sticking out of the fan area I later learned it was from my fan assembly. How does this happen to a car with less then 56,000. Miles that goes to dealers for service, this car is a lemon. They had to rebuild transmission at 27,000. Miles, brakes and rotors last year four new tires, and that dealer said I was going to need front end work, I have been to three different dealers and don't feel I can trust any of them . They seem to find things to do even if not needed . I don't think my transmission was leaking when they said it was either I would have seen it on the ground as it sits in my driveway but I do think it would have been leaking when I left there,as there not going to chance me bringing it somewhere else . This car is a lemon and I should get a full refund. With all recalls needed new tires and rotors brakes etc, last year and they said something about front end work will be needed . Service depts, are not trust worthy when I took it for an oil change six months later it had no oil how is that happen. Do then not fill it up so do I have to take it to be checked after an oil change at lester glen chrysler not to speak of the recalls on this car. Updated 10/04/16

Filed May 23, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred on separate occasions. When attempting to start the vehicle, smoke appeared under the hood. The vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle continued to stall after the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.