2008 Chrysler 300 power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Chrysler 300 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For the axle or the wheel bearings or something like that every time I turn the wheel to a certain angle it pops also has hard vibration while driving the buttons have fallen off the seats the steering pulls to the right has rust by the gas tank 0102 since banks sensors have one out and has stopped…”
filed Nov 4, 2020
“I bought this vehicle, thinking it was great. I tried driving it home, and never made it. I lost all power on the highway in front of the semi. In return I did not have brakes, I didn't have steering, all lights turned off, and to top it off it wouldn't start again. I've replaced the pcm, starter…”
filed Mar 21, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 08V295000 · Jul 2, 2008
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006RevA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2020
Power Train problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 300 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 300 | 17 | 11% |
| 2017 300 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 300 | 14 | 18% |
| 2015 300 | 24 | 25% |
| 2014 300 | 69 | 29% |
| 2013 300 | 58 | 19% |
| 2012 300 | 78 | 18% |
| 2011 300 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 300 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 300 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 300 | 189 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chrysler 300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.