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2008 Chrysler 300

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More warning signs than most 300 years

Owner complaints for the 2008 Chrysler 300 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 90.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

366 reports with mileage · 348 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 502 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 185 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

27 crash reports8 fire reports21 injury reports

Service Brakes complaints

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Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 2024
EngineForward Collision AvoidanceService Brakes

When taking vehicle for test drive about a month ago, the check engine light was on and after driving it, i noticed when AC was on and when off, the car loses power. When i go to pull out it has no power and i almost got hit in the side every time i would pull out from a busy highway. They had check engine light looked at and th…

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When taking vehicle for test drive about a month ago, the check engine light was on and after driving it, i noticed when AC was on and when off, the car loses power. When i go to pull out it has no power and i almost got hit in the side every time i would pull out from a busy highway. They had check engine light looked at and they said computer told them it was air valve leak or something like that. I had appointment for them to further assist and they said they could not find anything wrong. I can hear where the valve might be leaking at. The brakes are not good. I had to put on the brakes today fast and brake pedal acted like they were gonna skid out from under my foot. Brakes are new so why is it acting like i have no brakes and there is barley any acceleration. Something is going on and i don't want to be in a car accident just because our warnings are being over looked.

NHTSA ODI #11626365

115,000 miles · Mar 13, 2017
EngineService BrakesSuspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE FELT UNBALANCED WHILE DRIVING. THE SERVICE ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROADWAY, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD, AND FOUND NOTHING UNU…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE FELT UNBALANCED WHILE DRIVING. THE SERVICE ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROADWAY, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD, AND FOUND NOTHING UNUSUAL. THE NOISE PERSISTED AS THE CONTACT DROVE HOME. UPON ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE HOME, THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE HER A KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT, AS WELL AS THE EGR VALVE AND GASKET, FRONT OUTER TIE RODS, AND FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE ALSO REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED HER THAT THE DEALER SHOULD REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

NHTSA ODI #10960416

80,000 miles · May 19, 2016
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DIAGNOSTIC DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE ISSUE. AFTER A 23 POINT INSPECTION, THE VEHICLE WAS STILL INOPERABLE. THE MOTOR FRACTURED AND LOCKED AFTER THE INSPECTION AND THE HOSES WERE DRY ROTTED. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE TWO BOLTS ON THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. THE RADIATOR LEAKED FLUID AFTER THE REPAIR WITH AN ADDITIONAL CASE OF SPARK PLUG RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

NHTSA ODI #10865758

Mileage unknown · May 4, 2016
Electrical SystemService Brakes

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 T…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #10863015

Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2015
Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V373000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) 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 O…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V373000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) 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.

NHTSA ODI #10808498

56,460 miles · Sep 3, 2015
Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control

LOST POWER WHEN IGNITION SWITCH MOVED FROM DRIVE POSITION. IGNITION SWITCH STICKS. CAN POP OUT OF POSITION IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL TO MAKE SURE IT IS IN CORRECT POSITION BEFORE YOU MOVE VEHICLE. TOOK ME DAYS TO FIGURE THIS OUT. TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES IN 2013. THEY WERE NEVER ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, THEN TH…

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LOST POWER WHEN IGNITION SWITCH MOVED FROM DRIVE POSITION. IGNITION SWITCH STICKS. CAN POP OUT OF POSITION IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL TO MAKE SURE IT IS IN CORRECT POSITION BEFORE YOU MOVE VEHICLE. TOOK ME DAYS TO FIGURE THIS OUT. TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES IN 2013. THEY WERE NEVER ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, THEN THIS RECALL CAME OUT. I AM STILL DRIVING WITH THIS PROBLEM. DEALERSHIPS NEVER HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX EITHER ONE OF THE RECALLS, AND CANT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL... HAVE THE PARTS. VERY FRUSTRATING. NEED THIS VEHICLE FOR WORK, BUT I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT.I DEAL WITH 2 DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN VERY HELPFUL.

NHTSA ODI #10761250

114,000 miles · Aug 27, 2015
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED TH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE WINDOWS AND THE TRUNK FAILED TO OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF ALL THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

NHTSA ODI #10759764

90,000 miles · Jul 6, 2015
Air BagsElectrical SystemService BrakesCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, BRAKES WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, BRAKES WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A KNEE INJURY THAT BOTH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA ODI #10732082

Mileage unknown · May 11, 2015
Electrical SystemService BrakesCrash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD OVER A CURB AND THEN CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD OVER A CURB AND THEN CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY SENT THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR FURTHER REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 7/9/15*CN UPDATED 9/15/2015*JS

NHTSA ODI #10715741

99,758 miles · Apr 21, 2015
EngineService BrakesSteering

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE WOULD JUST LOSE POWER AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES OR THE ABILITY TO STEER. SOMETIMES THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD HANG AND NOT START THE ENGINE UNTIL ABOUT THE FOURTH OR FIFTH TRY. SO, I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND REPAIRS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM W…

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WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE WOULD JUST LOSE POWER AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES OR THE ABILITY TO STEER. SOMETIMES THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD HANG AND NOT START THE ENGINE UNTIL ABOUT THE FOURTH OR FIFTH TRY. SO, I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND REPAIRS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE IGNITION...SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE WCM MODULE OR WIN MODULE OR FORBIK AND ONLY THE DEALER COULD REPAIR IT. ON APRIL 1, 2014, JIM COGDILL DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 8544 KINSTON PIKE KNOXVILLE, TN 37919 DID THE WORK. THEN, AFTER I HAD SPENT A TOTAL OF $576.62 FOR PARTS AND LABOR, I GET A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER INFORMING ME OF SAFETY RECALL P57 / NHTSA 14V-567. NOVEMBER 19, 2014, I SENT IN ALL OF THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND FORMS AND RECEIPTS STATING THAT I HAD PAID FOR REPAIRS AND THAT I WANTED A REFUND. ON DECEMBER 10, 2014, I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER CASE MANAGER STATING THAT THEY "WILL BE ABLE TO LOOK INTO MY REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FURTHER WHEN THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE". AS OF TODAY, APRIL 21, 2015, THE "PARTS" ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NEITHER IS MY REFUND. MY REFERENCE WITH CHRYSLER CAC FOR THIS CLAIM IS CASE #[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10711862

Official recalls

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16V352000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 24, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

15V313000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

May 26, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

14V567000 · Electrical System:ignition

Sep 17, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.

08V295000 · Power Train:axle Hubs

Jul 2, 2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 5,509 MY 2008 300, DODGE MAGNUM, AND CHARGER VEHICLES. THE TORQUE RETENTION CRIMP FEATURE WAS MISSED DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF ONE LOT OF REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE HALFSHAFT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WHEEL HUB.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.