Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 2008 Chrysler 300

Three problems related to engine shut off without warning 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 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2016

I checked my oil before leaving on a 3 hr trip this past weekend, because I notice that centripetal force was causing my oil light light to ding. I figured it may need to be topped off. I checked it 3 times to be sure, and the dipstick showed I was at the max fill line. When the engine had overdrive engaged, it suddenly disengaged, losing all power. I pulled over to the side of the road when the vehicle shut off. Attempts to restart sounded as if the engine was seized up. I tried to roll it to disengage, no joy. Had it towed to my local Chrysler dealershipt (110 miles) and they told me the engine was bone dry. Can I suspect this to be an issue with oil sludge, as previously reported with the 2. 7 liter engines?.

2 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 63 mph, the vehicle shut down without any warning. The vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who test- drove the vehicle for about 80 miles but was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified but did not offer any help. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,117. Fe.

3 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2014

Had two occasions in the past 12 months where as I'm driving along, the engine shut off and was barely able to keep car from colliding with other vehicles on road. Most recently, I experienced a 3rd incident where while driving at approx 30 mph, all warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle lost power and was unable to accelerate. Pulled over and shut off car. And tried to restart. Engine started but was in 'limp' mode and had codes in computer. Had car towed to mechanic and they stated codes p0344 , p0340 & b1a35 present. Advised that motor now has a knock in it and would need an entire replacement.




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