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2005 Chrysler 300C Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

82Fuel/propulsion System complaints
28.5%Of all 288 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM82 · 28.5%
ENGINE70 · 24.3%
POWER TRAIN37 · 12.8%
AIR BAGS31 · 10.8%

Share of the 288 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chrysler 300C overview page.

What owners report

“CAR STALLS AFTER GAS TANK IS FILLED UP. CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND AT INTERSECTIONS. THIS IS DANGEROUS. REVIEW ON INTERNET SHOWS THAT MANY OTHERS…”NHTSA complaint 10592492 — filed 05/19/2014
“EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED TO FULL THIS VEHICLE STALLS. AT 3/4 FILL IT DOES NOT OCCUR. IN LIGHT OF THE CHEVY COBALT TRAGEDY…”NHTSA complaint 10576533 — filed 04/01/2014
“CAR STALLS AFTER FULL OR PARTIAL FILL-UP AT GAS STATION. VERY DANGEROUS IF STALL OCCURS WHEN IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC OR WHEN MAKING TURNS IN FRONT…”NHTSA complaint 10574603 — filed 03/24/2014

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chrysler 300C: 82 of 288 complaints on file (28.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have in total?

288 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.