2008 Chrysler 300 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Chrysler 300 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 956
- 11 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 490 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 36 reported crashes · 37 injuries · 1 death · 11 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#430
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chrysler median
+662
median 294 across 129 Chrysler records
Vs 2006-2010
+684
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
51%
Electrical System: 490 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Chrysler 300
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 490
- AIR BAGS 185
- ENGINE 53
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 31
- POWER TRAIN 25
3 recalls on record for the 2008 Chrysler 300
- NHTSA 16V352000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, a
- NHTSA 14V567000 · 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ign
- NHTSA 15V313000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Chrysler 300 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Chrysler 300 reliable?
NHTSA has 956 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Chrysler 300 and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (490 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Chrysler 300 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler 300?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (490), air bags (185), engine (53), unknown or other (31). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Chrysler 300?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.