2008 Cadillac DTS vs 2008 Chrysler 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 86 | 714 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 914 | 81 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 86,691 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac DTS | Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 | 502 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 185 |
| Engine | 14 | 53 |
| Power Train | 2 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25 |
| Steering | 5 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 107 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 76 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2008 Cadillac DTS
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.