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Problems with 2008 Chrysler 300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2008 Chrysler 300 starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 84 759 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 484 complaints from 2008 Chrysler 300 about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

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Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2008 Chrysler 300

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 in millions of vehicles by the chrysler dodge and jeep brand

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

While starting the chrysler 300lx 2008 the car battery exploded in the trunk.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 16v352000 (air bags). however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. parts distribution disconnect.

Signed up for these 3 recalls a long time ago never heard anything they say they don't have the parts this is wrong .

We took our 2008 chrysler 300 in to the local chrysler dealer for ignition switch recall #14v567000. after recall performed, the auto rain sensing wipers, remote start, remote trunk release, auto dim headlights and tire pressure monitor did not work. per the dealer, the antenna connection failed and had to be repaired at no cost. however the tire pressure monitor required new sensors which cost me $514.68. i filed a claim with chrysler and they offered to pay 50% . all of these systems were operating prior to the recall work, apparently the new module could not receive the signals from the sensors. (see dealers statement on attached invoice) my understanding of a recall is that it is to be done at no cost to the owner, if there is a cost, owners will not bring their vehicles in for repair. but for the recall i would not have had to pay for new tire sensors

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical systems), 15v313000 (air bags), and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the issues. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure occurred on separate occasions. when attempting to start the vehicle, smoke appeared under the hood. the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the vehicle continued to stall after the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning and was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the vehicle idled when it stalled and various warning lights illuminated. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter relay failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle had no failures prior to the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 169,920.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving 40 mph, there was a noise coming from the engine that sounded like boiling water. the check engine warning indicator illuminated. in addition, the vehicle lost power when driving at various speed. the contact coasted to the side of the road and resumed driving. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted independently without assistance. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,092.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the low beams, turn signals, and gauges on the instrument panel flickered. in addition, the service engine and tpms warning lights remained illuminated for an extended period of time. the brake pedal was periodically slow to respond and did not fully depress, so the contact constantly had to apply force to ensure that the vehicle stopped. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the parts were not available. the contact was uncertain if the repairs would be completed within a reasonable time frame. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the key would not go in the ignition to operate. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not provided. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. parts distribution disconnect.

2008 chrysler 300. representative for the consumer writes in regards to vehicle electronic ignition lock and electronic controller defects. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would not start and it didn't respond to the key. *jb

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was invalid. parts distribution disconnect.

You have sent me two recalls on airbag inflator and ignition switch. i made my first call to moore chrysler in peoria az on 9/8/15, again 10/12/15 and today 12/8/15 and they have not received any parts to repair my car. why is this taking so long? i believe both my recalls are serious. please advise what i can do to get these items fixed asap.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 02/05/16*lj

This is the 4th time that my car has done this ,while i'm driving the car i just lose control of the car, i can't stop even when i hit the breaks the car want stop the car takes off while i'm behind the wheel ,the speed even goes up i have to ,shut the car off immediately from the ignition switch that starts the car,i have almost been in two bad car accidents because of this issue ,i have took the car to a local shop i was told its nothing they can do because the car is running by computer ,it is very scary i have had my kids in the car each time this has happen ,

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. the failure recurred and a whining noise was present when turning the key in the ignition. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 46,000.

We received recall notice p57 from chrysler regarding wireless ignition node module which can cause disabling of power steer, power brakes and airbags to cause increase risk of crash resulting in vehicle occupant injury or death. after numerous contacts with rude argumentative chrysler recall personnel, we are informed that chrysler...refuses...yes that is correct...refuses...to send the required parts to the local dealer for the required safety repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while in park, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. after several attempts, the vehicle started. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,599.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while attempting to turn the key to the on position, the ignition failed without warning. the failure occurred once. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition node failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 141,168.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled and the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the technician replaced the ignition switch. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact's vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the vehicle performed well for two weeks and then reverted back to the same failure prior to the recall. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated before starting. the failure recurred on several occasions until it took several attempts to start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm module was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. updated 01/12/16*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. the failure recurred on several occasions. the contact also stated that on one occasion, when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator was consistently illuminating. the contact stated that when the vehicle was powered off and back on, the air bag warning indicator was no longer illuminating. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags), however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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