10.0

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

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problem #409

Nov 212014

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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Chillicothe, OH, USA

problem #408

Dec 072014

300 6-cyl

  • 119,954 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While making a left turn at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,954. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/22/16

- Wilson, NC, USA

problem #407

Nov 102014

300

  • 80,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #406

Dec 042015

300

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- New Ellenton, SC, USA

problem #405

Aug 032015

300 6-cyl

  • 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #404

Dec 022015

300 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 02/05/16

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #403

Sep 092009

300

  • 51,000 miles
I received notification regarding the recall of the airbags in my vehicle over a year ago and of my ignition over 6 months ago but have not to date received a letter to have my vehicle repaired. I would my vehicle to be repaired asap as my small niece and nephew sometimes travel with me in my vehicle and I am concerned of their safety as well as mine and my husband. When I first bought the car in 2009, I had issues with the ignition switch. I would start the car and nothing would work ie: The radio, inside dashboard lights, etc. I took the car to Chrysler several times and they could not determine what the problem was.

- Suisun City, CA, USA

problem #402

Sep 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 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.

- Frankford, IN, USA

problem #401

Sep 012015

300

  • 52,400 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when the ignition switch was turned to the on the position, the engine failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,400. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Goshun, IN, USA

problem #400

Nov 242015

300

  • miles
This is the 4th time that my car has done this, while I'm driving the car I just lose control of the car, I can't stop even when I hit the breaks the car want stop the car takes off while I'm behind the wheel, the speed even goes up I have to, shut the car off immediately from the ignition switch that starts the car, I have almost been in two bad car accidents because of this issue, I have took the car to a local shop I was told its nothing they can do because the car is running by computer, it is very scary I have had my kids in the car each time this has happen,

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #399

Nov 102014

300

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags) and was waiting for the second notification letter for several months to receive the recall repairs. The contact was unable to determine when the repairs would be completed and mentioned that the dealer had already replaced the key fobs once and reprogrammed the key fobs a year or longer before the recall notifications were received. The contact was to contact the manufacturer to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #398

Sep 102013

300

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. Upon making a left or right turn, there was an abnormal noise, the steering wheel seized, and the contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel each time the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure several times, but was not able to replicate the failure and provide a permanent remedy. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V567000 (electrical system) and the part was not available for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #397

Nov 202013

300

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While the vehicle was reversing, the rear of the vehicle went over an uneven portion of the pavement which caused the ignition to inadvertently move into the off position without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition housing unit was failing and needed to be replaced. The contact replaced a key to the ignition, but the failure was persistent. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Brookhaven, GA, USA

problem #396

Sep 172014

300

  • 75,000 miles
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 NHTSA 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.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #395

Sep 292015

300

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

- Parsippany, NJ, USA

problem #394

May 152015

300

  • miles
Takata recall: TL* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #393

Oct 012015

300 6-cyl

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact's vehicle was repaired under NHTSA 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

- Ashland, KY, USA

problem #392

Nov 102015

300

  • 76,300 miles
We received recall notice P57 from Chrysler regarding wireless ignition node module which can cause disabling of power steer, power brakes and airbags to cause increase risk of crash resulting in vehicle occupant injury or death. After numerous contacts with rude argumentative Chrysler recall personnel, we are informed that Chrysler...refuses...yes that is correct...refuses...to send the required parts to the local dealer for the required safety repair.

- Henderson, KY, USA

problem #391

Jul 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 for the recall 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Deputy, IN, USA

problem #390

Feb 032015

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.

- Vansant, VA, USA

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