2005 Chrysler 300C problems
Owners have filed 412 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler 300C with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system accounts for 19.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 17%.
Complaints412
Crashes9
Fires5
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel/propulsion system 19.9% · 82
Engine 17.0% · 70
Fuel system, gasoline 13.8% · 57
Power train 12.1% · 50
Air bags 7.5% · 31
Electrical system 5.3% · 22
Steering 4.9% · 20
Exterior lighting 3.4% · 14
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Chrysler 300C in this data, 2005 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 79,856 miles.
In owners' own words
This is message is to help you out. My 2005 300 stalled when filling the gas tank as well, and finally it was determined that the entire gas tank from front to back needed to get replaced. Dont let the dealer tell you otherwise. My car was fixed and has been fine ever since. Everything that is being said about it stalling after pumping gas to the max and the wheel locking w/o notice has to do with the gas pump. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor while parked. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank was leaking due to defective material. The filler hose that joined the fuel tank and the plastic seal failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 176,000. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 176,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300C. Immediately after the contact refueled the vehicle, it stalled several times before eventually operating normally. The contact indicated that the failure occurred regardless of the amount of fuel inside the fuel tank. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 140,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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