2008 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

53Engine complaints

7.4%Of all 714 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM490 · 68.6%

AIR BAGS185 · 25.9%

ENGINE53 · 7.4%

Unspecified / other31 · 4.3%

POWER TRAIN25 · 3.5%

Share of the 714 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chrysler 300 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA…”NHTSA complaint 10664282 — filed 12/15/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE…”NHTSA complaint 10660471 — filed 11/24/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED, AND THE WARNING INDICATOR…”NHTSA complaint 10658565 — filed 11/17/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chrysler 300 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chrysler 300: 53 of 714 complaints on file (7.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Chrysler 300 have in total?

714 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 27 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.