2005 Chrysler 300C fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 141 complaints for the 2005 Chrysler 300C, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 141 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 128 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 20 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 27 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 13 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 11 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 9 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 128 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chrysler 300c. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the entire instrument panel failed and the contact smelled a strong burning odor inside the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed smoke and large flames coming from the trunk. The fuel tank exploded and the vehicle became engulfed in flames. There were no injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic.
After fueling vehicle (full tank) I drove about 1/4 mile from the gas station while turning the vehicle turned completely off while I was in a turn causing me drive up on a curb and almost striking a pedestrian. Took about 10 minutes to get my vehicle back started and about another 1/4 mile down the road it stalled again this time making me go through an intersection because the brake pedal got hard. I ended up getting it home and it sat over night.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler 300C
- Engine 72 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints
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