2008 Chrysler 300C: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2008 Chrysler 300C: 1 recall, 30 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #15V313000 · 2015 · 4,077,169 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that May be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (16): the most common themes are electrical failure (12), door / lock issues (2).
- Airbags (7): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Fuel & propulsion (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2008 Chrysler 300C has 30 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 13 300C model years for complaints (well below the 97 average). Complaints peaked in 2015 (13 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 8 years old, at a median of 123,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2007 (112 complaints, 1 recalls), 2009 (11 complaints, 1 recalls).
Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.
Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2008 Chrysler 300C.
Closest thing to the factory manual for most years. Pay once, keep it.
Most $25–$78, one-timePro-shop repair procedures, wiring diagrams and TSBs for your exact car.
From $19.99/mo · $39.99/yrOEM procedures, specs and recall/TSB info, the same source many shops use.
From $19.99/mo · $59.99/yrStep-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.
Books ~$30–$40 · AllAccess $34.99/moHeads up: we may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. Prices checked 2026-10 and can change. We never host or link to pirated manuals. Disclosure
FAQ
Does the 2008 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2008 Chrysler 300C. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2008 Chrysler 300C problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (16), airbags (7), engine (5).
Where can I get a 2008 Chrysler 300C repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.