10.0

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

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problem #49

Nov 102014

300 6-cyl

  • 160,000 miles
My car has stop running and I need my car to get to work, pick my kids up. I'm a single parent with only one car, there has been nobody that has contract me with any news. I was refused a rental car/ loaner car so I think its been a bad services with Chrysler... I need my car running..are something to drive asap.

- Thomasville, NC, USA

problem #48

Dec 152014

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 made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Burusly, AL, USA

problem #47

Dec 042014

300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the engine stalled. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 3/13/15 updated 9/11/2017

- Huntington , NY, USA

problem #46

Oct 062014

300 6-cyl

  • miles
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 for months. The dealer was unable to 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 repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/18/15 updated 10/2/2015

- Amherst, NY, USA

problem #45

Dec 112014

300

  • 50,000 miles
The Chrysler 2008 300 touring has been recalled ignition switch. Called Chrysler and they told me it was recalled and going to send letter. Never sent letter and when call Chrysler back then they said mine was made at a different place and it not recalled. Don't understand because the same ignition switch goes in every 2008 300 touring.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #44

Jun 192014

300

  • 88,398 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact received a notification for 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 88,398.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

problem #43

Dec 102014

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received a notification for 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lynwood , WA, USA

problem #42

Dec 052014

300 6-cyl

  • miles
Received a Chrysler safety recall on defective ignition switch. Have been trying to get it fixed at my local Chrysler dealer where I purchased the vehicle. Upon each of my calls the dealer response is that they have no replacement parts and have no idea when they will have any. A safety recall with no replacement parts or any idea and a lack luster attitude as to when any will be received seems to be little regard for the public safety. My vehicle also has an airbag that was listed on the internet site for the defective airbags and when I confronted the dealer service department about three weeks ago on the matter they said there has been no recall by Chrysler to make any repairs or replacement.

- Cullman, AL, USA

problem #41

Dec 032014

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received a notification for 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Mailed out 01/13/15

- Herrin, IL, USA

problem #40

Nov 192014

300

  • 68,000 miles
My car wouldn't start. Had it towed to dealership and they changed the win module and key fob was $500 to repair, I want the address to send a copy of receipt so I can get reimbursed due to recall.

- Thibodaux, LA, USA

problem #39

Nov 272014

300 8-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
Every time I put my car in park and turn off car key wouldn't come out had to start it back up and turn back off sometimes it did sometimes it didn't know my battery is bad I blame the ignition for that just after I started to have problems with the ignition my battery keep dying I took it to get charged I was told it was good by auto parts tested and everything for free put it back in the car now its died again.

- Columbus, NE, USA

problem #38

Nov 252014

300 8-cyl

  • 139,635 miles
I tried to crank up my car and it started smoking and I had to have the car towed home. However, it started turning off while I was driving back in Feb of 2013.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #37

Nov 032014

300

  • 79,000 miles
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 NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 79,000.

- Forrest Grove, OR, USA

problem #36

Jan 012014

300

  • 140,000 miles
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 NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #35

Jul 042014

300

  • 65,000 miles
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 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 made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #34

Nov 242014

300

  • 133,000 miles
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 NHTSA 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.

- Allen, TX, USA

problem #33

May 092010

300 6-cyl

  • 44,763 miles
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 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.

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #32

Jul 012014

300

  • 100,300 miles
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 NHTSA campaign number:14V567000 (electrical system).the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,300.

- West Covina, CA, USA

problem #31

Apr 142014

300

  • 69,000 miles
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 NHTSA 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.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #30

Nov 142014

300

  • 125,000 miles
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 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 made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

- Wentzville, MO, USA

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