Chrysler 300C Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chrysler 300C across 8 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (175). The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (27% of reports).
- 274fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 12%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.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 73 of 274 complaints (27%)
- Filling fuel: mentioned in 16 of 274 complaints (6%)
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 16 of 274 complaints (6%)
- Shuts off: mentioned in 14 of 274 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Chrysler 300C at $2,450, and half of them between $1,700 and $3,100.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 221 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 274 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Chrysler 300C fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Chrysler 300C. 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.
Completed x53 extended warranty a year prior at dealership, car still stalls only after putting fuel even though always filling to 3/4-7/8 of tank. Had my children with me Car stalled again today at middle of busy street when about to make a left turn after i filled to 3/4 of a tank. Had dodge…
Hello, I am worried about the problem that persists for more than 5 years that the car is in my possession, my 2005 Chrysler 300c, it is always the same problem when I fill the fuel tank, the car does not want to start, I have to wait at least 10 minutes at the pump trying several times to start it…
Hello, my name is [XXX] , and my car continues to have the same problem for more than 5 years that it has been in my possession, after refilling the car completely with fuel, the car automatically turns off and this happens at a traffic light or anywhere, this is very dangerous since I interfere…
After Fueling on several occasions the vehicle just abruptly stalls out and it's very dangerous I notice that there is recalls on other 2006 Chrysler but mine isn't on there but I am very concerned about this as it could cause me to get in a accident
Engine stall immediately following fuel tank fill up. Chrysler refuses x53 lifetime extended warranty. Service bulletin 14-002-14 Applies to 2005-2006. I own 2008. Identical car. Identical problem. Happens every time fuel is filled.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 300Cs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 274 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Chrysler 300C. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler 300C fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chrysler 300C?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,450 (half paid between $1,700 and $3,100), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chrysler 300C?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 73 of 274 complaints, followed by “filling fuel” (16).
Other Chrysler 300C problems
- Engine problems (367)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (227)
- Power Train problems (209)
- Electrical System problems (172)
See all Chrysler 300C problems.