Chrysler 300C Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 5, 2026 · 227 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chrysler 300C across 3 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (168). The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (30% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Gas tank: mentioned in 68 of 227 complaints (30%)
  • Engine stalled: mentioned in 16 of 227 complaints (7%)
  • Every fill: mentioned in 14 of 227 complaints (6%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Chrysler 300C at $2,100, and half of them between $1,700 and $2,450.

Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2014), 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 system, gasoline problems happen?

Based on 213 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 1%
10k–25k miles14 · 7%
25k–50k miles45 · 21%
50k–75k miles63 · 30%
75k–100k miles41 · 19%
100k–150k miles39 · 18%
150k+ miles8 · 4%

How serious are the reports?

Of 227 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.

Chrysler 300C fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year

Peak: 2006, with 168 complaints
2005: 572005572006: 16820061682007: 220072

n = 227 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel System, Gasoline complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2007 300C22%36,300
2006 300C16824%64,048
2005 300C5720%71,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2014, with 125 complaints
2007: 1200712009: 1200912010: 4201042011: 102011102012: 4201242013: 742013742014: 12520141252015: 2201522016: 1201612017: 1201712019: 1201912020: 1202012023: 1202312025: 120251

n = 227 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline 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.

Fuel fumes odor inside car and garage, checked car for leaks and found upper fuel pump mount plastic housing hairline cracked leaking fuel.

Received Feb 7, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11641398

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the fuel tank was previously replaced under an unknown extended warranty coverage; however, after the repair, the vehicle experienced a failure. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving at slow speeds, the vehicle…

Received Dec 28, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11562356

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline odor throughout the vehicle upon fill-up. The contact also stated that the vehicle shut-off while driving at various speeds, without warning whenever the fuel tank was at full capacity. The contact took…

Received Oct 26, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11366471

2006 chrysler 300c. Consumer writes in regard to vehicle stalling and malfunctioning pcm module. *as *tr

Received Mar 22, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11189530

Car stalls after filling gas tank, this happens while leaving filling station and pulling into traffic and has happened on several occasions. *tr

Received Jan 19, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10946352

Frequently asked questions

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

No. NHTSA has 227 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline 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 system, gasoline?

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

How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chrysler 300C?

Owners report a typical cost of $2,100 (half paid between $1,700 and $2,450), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

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

The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 68 of 227 complaints, followed by “engine stalled” (16).

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