2008 Chrysler 300 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 70 complaints for the 2008 Chrysler 300, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 70 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 58 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 58 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle causing a 3-vehicle chain collision. A police report was filed. There were two injuries reported from the other vehicles which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Mailed out 01/13/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was not able to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,635.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler 300
- Electrical system 505 complaints
- Air bags 185 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 25 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints