We have classified the 484 complaints from 2008 Chrysler 300 about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
I was driving on the highway and my car just stopped working died. wouldnt turn back over. had to tow it home hasnt moved since
You have a chrysler recall p57. this exact problem happened to my 2008 chrysler 300 walter p. chrysler signature edition but my vin is not included in your recall. it cost at least $1,000 to fix this out of pocket. please expand your recall so i can be reimbursed for this costly repair.
The igition switch has been replaced few years back on a recall and now having the same problem again. car is hard to start
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the recall repair was performed by scott robinson chrysler dodge jeep ram (424-299-8800, located at 20900 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90503), but the remedy was insufficient. after the repair, the vehicle was unable to start. the contact scheduled a diagnostic appointment with glenn e. thomas dodge chrysler jeep (2100 e spring st, signal hill, ca 90755, (562) 426-5111). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into a curb. the contact then noticed smoke coming from the passenger side of the vehicle under the hood. the contact also smelled a burning odor within the cabin of the vehicle. the fire department was contacted. the hood was opened and an off duty fireman was able to extinguish flames coming from the alternator. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not towed. the contact stated that the vehicle remained at the scene awaiting the insurance company to make arrangements to have it towed to jeep chrysler dodge ram fiat of ontario (located at 1202 auto center dr, ontario, ca 91761, (909) 906-7097) for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 35164546. the approximate failure mileage was 120,334. *dt*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the traction warning indicator illuminated. once the vehicle was started, after several attempts, the indicator turned off. the vehicle was taken to snethkamp chrysler dodge jeep ram (11600 telegraph rd, redford charter twp, mi 48239, (313) 429-0013) where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 110,105.
I had the ignition control module replaced in april 2016 due to recall. today i am having the same problem with the vehicle not starting. when i turn the ignition to start position, there is a pause, and nothing happens. i have ruled out a new battery, starter, alternator faults. research has narrowed it to the pcm, tipm, or the wireless ignition node. have made an appointment with the chrysler dealer to diagnose further. the vehicle was stationary in my driveway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. when the vehicle was started, the wireless ignition node module was stuck between the run and start position. the key did not remain in the run position. the contact also stated that the failure occurred three other times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the wireless ignition module failed and needed a spring replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 37,783.
Last year p57 recall was performed on my vehicle now they told me that the tipm module is going bad i believe that that was replaced or should have been replaced when the recall p57 was performed i don't know why they would not replace it now i'm being told that i have to pay $1691 for parts and labor there is a class action lawsuit against chrysler this is a real problem for some reason they have not put in a recall and the recall p57 did not fix the problem it is very unsafe the car stalls out in the middle of driving sometimes it will not start at all it is obviously an ongoing issue since 2007 but for some reason chrysler refuses to issue a recall this is the third recall that i have had to get done on this vehicle in a year the s43 was never sent to me the only way i found out about that recall is when i call chrysler about my car stalling and not starting at all i need someone to look into it i don't see why i should have to pay for a faulty product that is ...
Tipm is bad casing a no start issue and the car will periodically stall and not restart leaving you stranded in the middle of the road.
Vehicle tipm is faulty and car does not start. this occurred after vehicle was involved in an accident, it worked for about two weeks and later stopped out of nowhere. vehicle had to be towed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition. in addition, the contact stated that the windows, air conditioner, and radio also failed to function. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system), 15v313000 (air bags), and 16v352000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 259,000.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). i only have 35000 on my car and when i use turn signal it does not turn off automatically. found out its a part buried in the steering column called the clock spring very costly repair. told this is common if so why is it not recalled .this absolutely is a safety issue. i hope chrysler will help its loyal customers out with this issue also hope i don't get in a crash because of it thanks for your time [xxx] *dl information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while the vehicle was stationary, the ignition key malfunctioned. the contact stated that the ignition key would not start the vehicle when prompted and had to be "wiggled" several times in order to start. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 47,962. updated 01/31/2017*ct the consumer stated after the dealer worked on the vehicle, she started having difficulties starting the vehicle. the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, where the consumer was informed her particular model the key had to be turned to the run position for awhile and then turn to start it. the consumer stated the problems did not start, until after the vehicle was worked on. updated 03/06/17.*jb
Tipm module, car will not start and has stalled on highway.