Chrysler 300 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 116 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chrysler 300 across 7 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (24% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Gas tank: mentioned in 28 of 116 complaints (24%)
  • Every fill: mentioned in 6 of 116 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?

Based on 103 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles5 · 5%
10k–25k miles5 · 5%
25k–50k miles18 · 17%
50k–75k miles26 · 25%
75k–100k miles19 · 18%
100k–150k miles26 · 25%
150k+ miles4 · 4%

How serious are the reports?

Of 116 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Chrysler 300 fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year

Peak: 2006, with 61 complaints
2005: 372005372006: 612006612007: 9200792008: 2200822011: 4201142014: 2201422016: 120161

n = 116 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel System, Gasoline complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2016 30011%99,900
2014 30021%630
2011 30042%11,491
2008 30020%73,000
2007 30092%107,500
2006 300616%70,000
2005 300374%80,500

When owners reported it

Peak: 2014, with 57 complaints
2005: 5200552007: 1200712008: 4200842009: 1200912010: 3201032011: 7201172012: 3201232013: 232013232014: 572014572015: 7201572016: 1201612017: 1201712018: 2201822026: 120261

n = 116 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline 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.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The contact stated that the vehicle sputtered and stalled after refueling. There was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact waited for 30…

Received Mar 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11727411

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. When the vehicle's fuel tank was filled, the vehicle would abruptly stall. The contact stated that the failure occurred while exiting the service station, when attempting to accelerate after a complete stop, or while driving at low speeds. The failure only…

Received Jun 4, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11099527

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE WITH THE TANK COMPLETELY FULL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER (COLE CHRYSLER DODGE AT [redacted]) WAS…

Received Jan 31, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11066107

Vehicle had a strong smell of fuel. There are many complaints regarding this same issue on the internet. The offending part was auxiliary fuel pump had to be replaced that is mounted on the top of the gas tank underneath the back passenger seat.

Received Sep 21, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11024820

After fueling my car and leaving the gas station the car dies when i come to a stop. I restart the car, and they it stutters, goes, stutters, and then will die again when i come to a stop. This is at low speeds. *tr

Received Dec 30, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10938737
Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300 SRT8 (LX) Washington DC. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all Chrysler 300s have fuel system, gasoline problems?

No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline 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 system, gasoline?

No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.

What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chrysler 300?

The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 28 of 116 complaints, followed by “every fill” (6).

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