Car Will Not Start problems of the 2008 Chrysler 300 - part 1

61 problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 2008 Chrysler 300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 2008 300.

1 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2017

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.

2 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2016

Tipm module, car will not start and has stalled on highway.

3 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2016

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.

4 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

2008 Chrysler 300. Representative for the consumer writes in regards to vehicle electronic ignition lock and electronic controller defects. The consumer stated the vehicle would not start and it didn't respond to the key.

5 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that 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. Oo.

6 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2015

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. Ss.

7 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that 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. Ah.

8 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Oo.

9 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when the ignition is turned to the on the position, the engine failed to start. The vehicle did restart. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,400. Parts distribution disconnect. Jw.

10 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

Recall item p57/NHTSA 14v-567 recall was issued 10/13/2014. The manufacturer and the local dealers still have not made the part available to repair the issue. Frequently the car will not start when the key fob is turned. I have had to wait up to 15 minutes repeatedly turning the key fob before the car will start. I cannot take the car on trips any distance from home for fear of getting stuck. The recall item is 10-1/2 months old.

11 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2015

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 has experienced a failure. The contact stated that the vehicle will not start. Ad.

12 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle that the vehicle would not start without any warning signs. The contact stated that it takes several attempts to turn on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000. Wh.

13 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer multiple times where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on numerous occasions; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 90,000.

14 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. Most recent vehicle failed to start and was towed to an independent mechanic and dealer for diagnosis. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,500. Js.

15 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

2008 Chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete ignition switch recall notice. The consumer stated on one occasion, the vehicle would not start. Also, the consumer experienced a delay when he attempted to start the vehicle.

16 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While driving at 30 mph, the key independently shifted into the accessory position and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in 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 failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.

17 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and there was an increase of engine rpms as multiple warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

18 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed start once the key was placed in the ignition. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to be started. The contact also stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shut off. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the parts was 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Mf.

19 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

20 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

21 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

22 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

23 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact stated that there was a loss of power that was progressing and the vehicle would not start. The dealer scheduled an appointment to diagnose the vehicle and indicated that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown.

24 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (ignition switch). The contact stated that the vehicle could not start, when she tried to start the vehicle one morning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, diagnosed ignition switch failure, and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified, the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Rw.

25 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300 c. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in 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 failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Oo.

26 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while turning the key to the on position, the ignition switch became unresponsive and the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed 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 failure mileage was unknown. Pam.

27 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the key fob was jammed in the ignition. The vehicle would not start intermittently. Even when the key was removed, the key was still registered in the ignition and would not power off. The failure occurred without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system), 15v313000 (air bags), and 16v352000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 145,419. Parts distribution disconnect.

28 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part to do the repair was not available. The manufacturer exceeded the reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

29 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the wireless ignition mode needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000. Oo.

30 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

31 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.

32 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated the vehicle would not start when he turned the ignition switch intermently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) believed th failure was related to the recall. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Lb.

33 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. All lights on the instrument cluster panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the wires from the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that one week later, the vehicle failed to start and the key was inserted into the ignition but the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system ) however the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Oo.

34 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,367.

35 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2014

My car wouldn't start . Had it towed to dealership and they changed the win module and key fob was 500. 00 to repair ,I want the address to send a copy of receipt so I can get reimbursed due to recall.



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