Chrysler 300 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chrysler 300 across 16 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (112). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (24% of reports).
- 249fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 61 of 249 complaints (24%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 17 of 249 complaints (7%)
- Filling gas: mentioned in 16 of 249 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 188 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 249 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chrysler 300 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 300 | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2019 300 | 3 | 5% | 1,700 |
| 2018 300 | 3 | 2% | 2,456 |
| 2017 300 | 3 | 4% | 44,120 |
| 2016 300 | 7 | 9% | 57,750 |
| 2015 300 | 6 | 6% | 3,000 |
| 2014 300 | 9 | 4% | 25,500 |
| 2013 300 | 8 | 3% | 76,000 |
| 2012 300 | 11 | 3% | 140,000 |
| 2011 300 | 11 | 6% | 73,368 |
| 2010 300 | 8 | 7% | 85,733 |
| 2009 300 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2008 300 | 9 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2007 300 | 13 | 3% | 98,710 |
| 2006 300 | 112 | 11% | 92,343 |
| 2005 300 | 43 | 5% | 99,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Chrysler 300. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Gas fumes filled the cabin. I am suffering from headaches from smelling in fumes. This is dangerous and health issues. The gas tank is under passage back seat and costs $2,235 to replace primary and transfer pumps. Is this covered by a recall?
I have a 2010 Chrysler 300 and when I fill my tank up I take the handle out when it clicks I donât keep filling because I know not to. My car will smell like someone poured gas into my backseat and if I roll the driver side window down for air it seems to get stronger for a little over 3 months…
Notified by repair shop that my vehicle is experiencing identical problems with the fuel rail and fuel injector that was recalled for Mercedes in my class and year, but the dealer says my VIN is not applicable currently. Recall campaign number is [redacted] and NHSTSA ID is 21V961. Was informed by…
Vehicle experiences sudden Auto-Park engagement, hard shifting, and loss of gear engagement. Code P0700 present. Issue began after A/C compressor failure. Safety risk includes sudden deceleration and loss of control.â
I informed the dealership of ignition switch recall shortly after purchasing vehicle. The dealership stated " the VIN number shows no recalls". And that was it said there nothing showing up. I KNOW ignition switch is messed up because every time I would turn the car off I could still feel it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 300s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 249 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Chrysler 300. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler 300 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 61 of 249 complaints, followed by “stalled without” (17).
Other Chrysler 300 problems
- Electrical System problems (1,486)
- Air Bags problems (1,167)
- Power Train problems (953)
- Engine problems (491)
- Steering problems (206)
- Service Brakes problems (165)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (165)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (145)
See all Chrysler 300 problems.