Chrysler 300 fuel gauge problems

Filed Nov 30, 2022 · Fuel system · GA

Strong fuel smell in cabin and outside of car when gas tank is full. Discovered gas in the cabin sitting on top of the fuel tank under the passenger-rear seat. Multiple posts in online forums confirm this is a known issue. Vehicle owner ordered a new o-ring to attempt repair. Area around fuel pump under driver's-rear seat was not affected. No warning lights, notices or performance issues. Only indication is strong gas fumes in car after filling up the gas tank (auto shutoff at pump, not topped off) which persists for several days. Problem seems minimized if gas tank is shorted 2-3 gallons from max capacity on fillup (about 14 gallons when car is close to empty per the gas gauge in dashboard.) Car was not inspected by dealer, insurance agent, police, independent service center, or anyone else other than owner.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 3,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 300. The contact stated that due to the vehicle's design, she had to take her eyes off the road for five seconds or more when making a turn or when trying to merge. In addition, the fuel gauge was stuck at the full position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed as operating normally. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Updated 12/21/16*lj

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Fuel system · TN

A strong odor of gasoline ocurs every time the fuel tank is filled to 3/4 th. Or more. The gastank has been replaced once, the fuel level seal on top the tank has been replaced. And the tank has been pressurized to try to find the cause, but to no avail.this has been going on for several months, and the dealer remedies have not eliminated the problem. Less fuel in the tank eliminates the strong odor of gasoline. When parked, the odor is worse. The garage is dangerously filled with gasoline fumes.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Fuel system · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. The contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes present outside and inside the vehicle. Upon re-fueling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not display the correct fuel level. The contact noticed a leak under the vehicle from the rear to the front and there was an abnormal noise when the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and diagnostic testing, but the contact was not able to schedule a repair. The towing company noticed an extensive leak and parked the vehicle in a parking lot. The contact received notification from the state to move the vehicle due to the fuel leak fumes being a hazard. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer and they did not diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and kept there for weeks. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Electrical · WA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 04/08/16*lj the consumer stated the instrument panel, did not display the gas gauge. The recall work was not performed. The consumer stated he was ended and was injured. Updated 04/13/16.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · TX

At a stop or low speed the car will sputter, chug, jump and die. No dash indicator lights come on. Car will restart. It may occur at stop lights, in the middle of intersections or when parking. I was told by the chrysler dealer service department that it was a fuel tank problem. They told me it was the same problem many other chrysler 300's have been had, but my model was not covered under the recall. I have seen numerous complaints online from many people with the same symptoms. I see that other chrysler models have been covered under a the federal safety agency action number: pe13016. In my case, I do not know if the problem has anything to do with the fuel level or the tank being recently filled. It is serious safety concern since the car can die in the middle of an intersection, or maybe in a parking lot when you are parking, or braking for other cars or pedestrians. When you suddenly have no power and can't control the vehicle it is very scary and dangerous. Please help address this issue and get these tanks covered under warranty. Thank you.

Filed Jan 24, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · AZ

Every time I fill my car up to full, it will stall several times when driving or at a light. The stalls occur until the fuel level has dropped.

Filed Oct 29, 2012 · 32,500 miles · TX

Vehicle stalled for no reason,taken to dealership and no apparent problem except needing fuel when fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank available .second incident today 10/29/12 vehicle stalled again. Fuel warning light didn't turn on because it showed tank had 1/4. Apparently vehicle needed fuel. When stopped at gas station. Didn't fill up completely but dispenser will stop as is tank was full. Wouldn't allow to fill tank to the max.

Filed Sep 2, 2008 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the fuel gauge became inoperable. Also, the theft auto light illuminates intermittently on the instrument panel. While driving 35 MPH, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was half full; however, the vehicle sputtered before coming to a stop. Upon further investigation, it was deemed that the vehicle had in fact run out of fuel. Once fuel was placed in the vehicle, the engine started immediately. This is the second occurrence of this failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 54,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Electrical · 27,645 miles · AZ

For about 7 days now the instrument panel consistently flickers causing complete loss of electronic stability to vehicle. Occurrence most active between 15 - 50 MPH including slowing to a complete stop. Engine does not appear to be directly affected by this failure and continues to be functional and operative. Esp/bas illuminated and did not shut off after first occurrence. All occurrences there after esp/bas does not illuminate. Parts affected during failure: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, air conditioner, stereo, entire sensor cluster, engine temperature gauge, signal / lighting cluster. Vehicle has history of esp/bas sensor illumination on occasion when vehicle is started. Usually occurs when engine hesitates to start and shutters before completing full start. Dealership has never been able to replicate nor find any of these failures during diagnostics tests in the past. Will be bringing vehicle back in for another test and inspection a.s.a.p.