2008 Chrysler 300 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2008 Chrysler 300 — 6.0L V8 and 4.2L I6 and 5.3L V8 and 3.5L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 6.1L V8 and 2.7L V6 engines, 13 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chrysler published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2008
Engines
6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV
4.2L I6 — DOHC
5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV
3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, SOHC
5.7L V8 — OHV
6.1L V8 — 370 cu in, OHV
2.7L V6 — 167 cu in, DOHC
TrimsSS Sport Utility 4-Door · B Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door · A Sport Utility 4-Door · LT Sport Utility 4-Door +7
Federal record2 recalls · 956 complaints · 33 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 300 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 1,343
  • General Information 1,680
  • Accessories & Equipment 6,831
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,208
  • Body & Frame 2,673
  • Maintenance 94
  • Brakes 1,206
  • Restraints 1,587
  • Drivelines & Axles 432
  • Steering 1,295
  • Electrical 4,307
  • Suspension 361
  • Engine Mechanical 745
  • Transmission 1,069
  • Engine Performance 4,036
  • Specifications Index 300
  • Rear 157

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 300

  1. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000
    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
  2. Power Train — axle hubs · 08V295000
    This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.

Owners have filed 956 complaints and Chrysler has issued 33 technical service bulletins for the 2008 300. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2008 300 manual

Is this manual specific to the 2008 300?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 6.0L V8 and 4.2L I6 and 5.3L V8 and 3.5L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 6.1L V8 and 2.7L V6 across the SS Sport Utility 4-Door, B Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door, A Sport Utility 4-Door, LT Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, C Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door, Touring Sedan 4-Door, C SRT8 Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, C Lujo Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chrysler published for this year.

What 2008 300 problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 300, covering air bags, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chrysler dealers.

Does it include 2008 300 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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