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.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Safety risk
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
28,755
Reported to NHTSA
2007-09-12
Owners notified
2007-10-22
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Safety risk
THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
460
78,000 mi
Engine
109
78,000 mi
Power train
66
78,256 mi
Air bags
41
109,852 mi
Unknown or other
36
95,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
32
30,300 mi
Vehicle speed control
26
89,000 mi
Steering
25
69,000 mi
Service brakes
20
79,000 mi
Exterior lighting
17
56,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
16
82,000 mi
Tires
16
22,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
12
30,700 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
10
120,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition
9
85,000 mi
Suspension
9
76,000 mi
Visibility
9
42,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch
7
94,002 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
7
41,000 mi
Equipment
7
30,221 mi
Visibility/wiper
7
92,000 mi
Structure
6
40,223 mi
Wheels
5
69,000 mi
Seat belts
3
90,000 mi
Structure: body
3
76,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
3
34,232 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
3
65,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
2
100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
2
15,000 mi
Fuel system, other
2
5,300 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
2
37,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
2
121,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
2
47,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
2
2,355 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
2
5,514 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
2
10,000 mi
Electrical system: seat heater: wiring harness
1
170,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring
1
143,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
129,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly
1
210,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
1
51,300 mi
Interior lighting
1
40,143 mi
Parking brake
1
37,859 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
5,514 mi
Seats
1
87,000 mi
Service brakes, electric
1
45,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers
1
5,971 mi
Structure: body: door
1
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Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
1
47,250 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
1
39,400 mi
Tires: valve
1
34,232 mi
Traction control system
1
45,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
50,200 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
51,000 mi
Visibility: windshield
1
160 mi
The 2007 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2009 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.