Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Chrysler 300C owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Hello, my name is [redacted] , 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 with traffic, please I do not know what to do to solve it, in many forums there are many 2005 Chrysler vehicles that have the same problem from the factory, please I need help.
When the fuel tank is topped off the vehicle stalls 2-6 times until the excess fuel is burned off. This has happened on the road, in parking lots, intersections, etc. It causes total loss of power & power steering. Additionally, I usually have to shift to Park, Neutral, Reverse, Drive, Reverse, and then drive again in order to get the transmission to lock back in forward gearing. Causing me to have to additionally pull over, or stop, when/wherever the incident occurs.
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 again, this occurs at an intersection, at a traffic light, and even while in traffic, endangering my life and the lives of other drivers, please I need help!!!!
The fuel tank gasket failed. When fuel car to full the gas seeps out and puddles on top of access area under rear passenger seats and fills car with gas fumes. Only seeps out when you fill car to full
Filled up tank at gas station and immediately after leaving gas station the car stalled, restarted right away but felt sluggish. Started a right turn and engine shut off again in the middle of my turn! This really scarred me as it was a busy intersection and could have caused an accident! I restarted and stalled a block later. I took car to a mechanic to test gas and he found no problem with the gas. The car ran fine the next day. On 1-17-2015 I stopped at costco to fill up, car stalled immediately as I started to pull away the gas station. Car died about 5 other times within the parking lot of costco. The car would restart immediately. I drove about 3 miles to the express way and drove 35 miles home with no problems. …
This car will stall at completely random intervals. It has done it at speed, on acceleration, on deceleration, at stops. Occasionally the cruise control will not function correctly. The car will also spit, sputter and buck at speeds above 35mph. When this happens, there is a total loss of power steering, brakes, etc. In order to restart the car, it requires being placed into neutral or park, and trying at least 3 times before engine will run again. The car will usually continue to stall 3-10 times. On returning to "drive" the car will usually stay stationary for another 5-10 seconds before surging forward. Reverse does not have this effect. Car has been checked by several mechanics, who can pull no codes, and don't seem to have any clue what is causing the intermittent issue. …
This isn't the first time the car just shuts down when u fill the gas tank all the way up. I filled the tank and proceeded to drive and merge on to highway and without any lights or warning the car just shuts off on the highway while doing 65. I lost power and the vehicle is had to control. It took a second to start back up in the middle of the highway. This only happens when I fill the tank all the way up. It's an issue with the gas tank or a valve getting stuck open/closed in the tank. I filled the tank again and just waited at the gas station to see if it would happen again and it did. I waited about 2 minutes and the car shut off while sitting at the gas station.. I left the gas station as soon as I turned out of the gas station the vehicle shut off 2 more times. I have to either fill my tank to 3/4's a tank or purposely burn gas when on full to not have this happen again.
For the last couple years, my Chrysler 300c would occasionally stall. Mostly it would be at lower speeds, but there have been multiple times the car would stall at highway speeds. I have spent a good amount of money trying to fix the issue. I just recently realized, it would occur when I had a full tank of gas. I have read that there is many other Chrysler 300 owners that have the same issue. It seems shocking that an issue like this could go this long without any warnings or recalls. I have been in many dangerous driving situations, due to this issue... I could see this issue becoming more of an noticeable problem, due to the lower gas prices. I usually put in the same amount of money when I fill up. Not until more recently, with the lower gas prices, that amount fills my tank. That is why it took me this long to realize that it happens when I fill the tank.
This has happened four times in the last 2 months. I refuel the car. The car starts fine. Leaving the gas station I slow down before entering traffic. The engine stalls. I restart the engine fine. I pull out of the gas station and if I make a left turn, and apply the brakes after entering the turn, the car stalls. The car always restarts fine. However, the car will then stall at an idle condition, as when waiting for a light to turn green. After a few restarts, or prolonged driving, the condition goes away. However, it scares my wife silly. I just read the NHTSA action number pe13016 and I am taking this car to linwood Chrysler this Tuesday. Thank you for your assistance. I just wanted to let you know that there are others like myself, and to let you know my personal experience. By the way, when the car stalls in traffic, it is very dangerous.
On several occasions, after fully filling the gas tank, the car will completely shut down while either at idle, or at low speed. The first time it happened, it gave a check engine" light with a fault code to check the fuel cap. On further inspection, the fuel cap was properly seated. Now, when this problem occurs, it no longer gives the "check engine" light indication. The problem does not occur when the fuel tank is less than completely full. The problem is identical to the problem NHTSA investigated in 2006 Chrysler 300s resulting in Chrysler extending the fuel tank warranty to lifetime coverage. This is a dangerous problem, as when the car dies, all power is lost to the car to include steering and braking. Typically this occurs at a stop light, but could happen in a much more dangerous position.
Fuel System complaints in other 300C years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2005 Chrysler 300C?
NHTSA has 138 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2005 Chrysler 300C, 48% of the model year's 288 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2005 Chrysler 300C fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2005 Chrysler 300C, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Chrysler 300C fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 77,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.