10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 9 / 8
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 6 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 41,361 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the Chrysler dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition module needed to be replaced. 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 issue. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
- Deer Park, NY, USA
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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Dallas, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact indicated that the key was difficult to turn over to start the vehicle. The various gauges, sensors, and warning lamps flickered on the instrument panel. In addition, there was an error message on the radio indicating a malfunction and the windows failed to go up and down each time the failure occurred. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the permanent remedy was not available. The temporary remedy was to provide a new key and reprogram the key. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact continued to experience the various failures while waiting for the part. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 8/31/15 updated 10/14/2015
- Tallulah , LA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
- Winterville, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (ignition switch); however, the part to do the repairs 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 contact stated that the vehicle stalled on the highway and was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 7/21/15 the consumer stated the vehicle stalled. Updated 08/06/15
- Columbia, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform 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.
- Huntington Beach , CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part 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 82,000.
- Mckinney, TX, USA
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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/14/15 updated 10/16/2017
- Canyon Country, CA, USA
2008 Chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to loss of engine power while driving and parts not available to complete recall. Also, the front strut arms needed to be replaced.
- Chamblee, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 ( electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact could no longer open the doors or trunk and the key remained stuck in the start position. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 7/14/15 the consumer stated the ignition became stuck in the crank position. Some of the electrical parts were not working and the key fobs were not operating correctly. Updated 08/11/15
- Lebonon, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that it took numerous attempts to start or turn off the vehicle. 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 not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
- Port Charlotte, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon pulling into a parking space, the brake pedal was applied and extended to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle surged forward over a curb and then crashed into a building. The driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed and the insurance company sent the vehicle to a repair shop for further repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed to determine the reason for the failure. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 7/9/15 updated 9/15/2015
- Nephi, UT, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Lacey, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced difficulties when attempting to start the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition key was faulty. The key was replaced, but the failure persisted. In November of 2014, a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) was received. 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 provided. The failure mileage was 85,000.
- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
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.
- Orgeon City, OR, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Tuscon, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 14V567000(electrical system) was received in September 2014 and after contacting the dealer 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 failure mileage was 21,000.
- White Plains, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was still not available. The contact felt 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.... updated 06-02-15 updated 06/11/12
- Pikeville, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Gaston, SC, USA
- Pryor, OK, USA