10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,361 miles

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problem #189

Sep 012014

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 was received in September of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Charolette, NC, USA

problem #188

Jan 012015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part 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 VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Quicy , IL, USA

problem #187

May 232015

300

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and there was an increase of engine rpms as multiple warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA 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 43,000.

- Easley, SC, USA

problem #186

Apr 092014

300 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part needed 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 8/21/15 updated 09/03/15 updated 12/8/2015

- Floral City, FL, USA

problem #185

Sep 122014

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part 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 of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Brawley, CA, USA

problem #184

Dec 162014

300

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph and making a right turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags) 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Slidell , LA, USA

problem #183

Nov 192014

300

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part needed 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #182

Feb 032015

300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The failure recurred twice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part needed 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 8/10/15

- Springvalle, CA, USA

problem #181

Mar 012015

300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re issues with Chrysler vehicle. 2008 Chrysler 300. The consumer stated the ignition switch in her vehicle was recalled. At any time, the vehicle could shut down and cause an accident. The consumer was informed the parts were not available to rectify the recall. In March, the tire pressure light illuminated. She was informed the tire sensor had to be ordered. Updated 06/22/15.

- Margate, FL, USA

problem #180

Sep 172014

300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system), however, the part 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 of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. MA 07/30/15 the consumer was concerend about the igntion recall as well as the airbag recall. Updated 9/24/15

- Eldorado, IL, USA

problem #179

May 302015

300

  • miles
I was driving my car on the hwy 101 in the middle a traffic going about 60 miles per hour when my cars ignition turned off and I lost all of my powder, sterring, brakes, everything that was powered by my ignition. I almost got into an accident due to the loss of my sterring. This has happen more than once and both times I almost got into a auto accident, I was lucky I as in the outer lane and was able to stop with power brakes when made it very difficult to stop. I called Chrysler and the said I had to wait until the end of June before the recall notice's would be sent out. I also have a recall for my air bags.

- Tres Pinos, CA, USA

problem #178

Jun 082013

300

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the windows failed to operate. In addition, the contact stated that the air conditioner became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also received notification of NHTSA 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #177

Jan 012015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received a notification of NHTSA 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #176

May 012015

300

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the engine stalled and unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not available.

- Astatula, FL, USA

problem #175

Jan 012015

300

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the ignition key would get stuck in the ignition switch intermittently. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Falfurrias , TX, USA

problem #174

Mar 162015

300

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

- Woodbridge , VA, USA

problem #173

Apr 152015

300

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Silver Springs , FL, USA

problem #172

Feb 012011

300 6-cyl

  • 21,624 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,624. Updated 7/21/15 the also stated the air bags were recalled. However, the parts were not available. Updated 08/13/15

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #171

May 252015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The contact was able to get the vehicle restated by using a generator. The contact has also stated the vehicle failed to turn off when on the off position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the remedy was unable to be implemented until the recall parts become available. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the parts needed to do the repair were 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 failure mileage was not provided.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #170

Nov 172014

300 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer was informed the parts were not available.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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