Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Chrysler 300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Chrysler 300 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 714 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V567000 Ignition Switch may Turn off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V295000 REAR AXLE HUB NUTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 502 complaints
- Air Bags 185 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Unknown or Other 31 complaints
- Power Train 30 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 25 complaints
Of the 714 complaints on file, 27 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 714 complaints, owners report 27 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Chrysler 300 has a considerable number of complaints, particularly concerning electrical issues, with some complaints of airbag failures. The NHTSA reported four recalls, further signaling reliability concerns. Limited data constraints much precision about the vehicle's overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,400 | common |
| airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil changes every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid change every 30,000 miles
- transmission service every 60,000 miles
- coolant replacement every 100,000 miles
- spark plugs replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine misfires
- electric issues
- airbag warning light
- steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Chrysler 300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.