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2008 Chrysler 300: hesitation when accelerating

10 of the 715 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler 300 describe hesitation when accelerating.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
78,000
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Hesitation when accelerating by model year

  • 2019
    1
  • 2018
    1
  • 2016
    1
  • 2015
    1
  • 2014
    4
  • 2013
    3
  • 2012
    4
  • 2011
    4
  • 2008
    10
  • 2007
    2
  • 2006
    9
  • 2005
    10

What owners say

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 Mar 8, 2016 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated as though it would stall. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000(electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch hesitated to turn in order to start the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Electrical · 78,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact's vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle performed well for two weeks and then reverted back to the same failure prior to the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated before starting. The failure recurred on several occasions until it took several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 01/12/16*lj

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While attempting to turn the key to the on position, the ignition began to hesitate without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Updated 01/27/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 05/16/16.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Electrical · 15,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact reported that intermittently, while starting the vehicle, it would momentarily hesitate to start and would stall while turning and parking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. They were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 114,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact received notices for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that all the windows and the trunk failed to open intermittently. Also, the vehicle would hesitate when shifting gears and the brake pedal sank to the floor when depressed. The dealer was made aware of all the failures. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2015 · Electrical · 32,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle hesitated before starting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical · 24,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle by turning the ignition switch, the engine hesitated to start. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number 14v567000 (electrical system) was received in january 2014. The dealer informed the contact that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available and no estimated time to receive the parts could be provided. The failure mileage was 24,000. Updated 6/11/5*cn the consumer stated while driving at times, the turn signals, radio, etc. Would not work. Yellow lights on the dashboard would illuminate. Also, the vehicle would hesitate and then stall. Updated 06/17/15.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Electrical · 84,847 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated and eventually failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 84,847.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Power train: axle hubsReported July 2, 2008 · 5,509 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.
Risk
This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on july 21, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 08V295000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2008 Chrysler 300 hesitation

Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 2008 Chrysler 300?

10 of 715 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler 300 (1%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2005.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Chrysler 300?

There is 1 recall and 10 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 14Steering lock-up 7Fire or smoke 6Airbag light 5Ball joint 5Knocking 5Overheating 5

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