Many multiple incidents - after filling fuel tank, engine will stall multiple times shortly afterwards and is difficult to re-start. This happens even if care is taken to avoid "topping off" tank. At times the engine has even stalled during fueling once tank is near full, before pump clicks off. Must drive with gas cap removed for it to start and run at all for many miles before it behaves normally again, and even with gas cap removed it still will come near stalling at times.
2006 Chrysler 300C fuel system complaints
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After filling the gas tank the vehicle is prone to stall. This can happen at random times and speeds. If you only fill the tank up 3/4 of the way it seems to alleviate the problem. No trouble codes are set. After stalling the vehicle can sometimes be restarted immediately, other times it might have to sit for 5 minutes.
After filling gas tank with fuel engine will stall for the first few miles. Has stopped in traffic/roadway putting myself in danger after putting fuel into the car.
Engine stalls at least once after refueling. The dealer replaced the fuel-line purge valve last year,but it didn't fix the problem. I was told on several occasions that it was bad gas that was causing the problem, but I've tried using several brands of fuel without any luck. I don't drive the vehicle that much, but I have had a few near accidents because the engine accelerates before shutting off.
The first time I had this problem, I filled up my car after a trip, and upon leaving the gas station my engine stalled and the car would not come back on. I could not get the car to crank and when the engine did come on once the rpms would not settle and they kept dipping to almost zero before the engine cut off. I had the car towed to a repair shop where they were unable to fix the issue. I've had this happen about five times and I finally had one repair shop tell me to not fill my gas tank up all the way and it should prevent the cut offs. I then failed an emissions test and had to have my gas cap replaced. I thought that this had solved the problem so I tried to fill the tank up all the way again and it immediately cut off after starting it up. I was able to rev the engine and use up some of the gas and managed to get the car home with the rpms constantly dipping almost to zero. The car cut out at a stop light and I then had to get it started again after sitting in the intersection stalled. I've had my car inspected by two chrysler dealers, a few independent repair shops, and also a nissan dealer where I know the head mechanic. The only answers I've gotten were that it is a faulty o2 sensor and needs a new gas tank.
Problem first occurred at approx 41k miles. Had just refilled tank and car refused to start. Let car sit for 1/2 hour and car restarted. Problem has occurred intermittently since then - always after refilling the tank. Sometimes the car is hard to start after a refill and other times it stalls, typically when leaving the gas station. I use the auto-fill feature at gas stations and do not overfill.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle failed to restart until after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the condenser was replaced. The contact also stated that the failure recurred and had been repaired multiple times for the same failure. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
We bought the car used. Every time we fill the gas tank up, it stalls after about half a block or less of driving.
I noticed that when I refueled my car, it would stall right away. It has happened may times when I refueled my car. I didn't matter what brand or octane I used. I went on line and noticed other people having the same problem. One of the solutions I used was not to fill up my car all the up. They (blog websites) said that the engine becomes flooded (they went to the dodge dealerships and that's what they told them, and the entire fuel system had to be changed from the gas tank to fuel lines and evap system ) and the car cant correct itself and stalls. And ever since I started doing this solution my car hasn't stalled. If I do fill up my car all the way I have to burn off some gas in order for the car to be safe to drive.
Every time the car is filled up with gas, it stalls several times. This can be dangerous as at least once I was getting on an interstate. Fortunately, no accident occurred. The first time I took it to the dealership they said it was because I overfill the tank (which I don't) and replaced a charcoal filter and solenoid at the cost of almost $500. It happened again after this repair and now I am told I need a new gas tank. This will cost another $1250. I am aware of this happening on other chrysler 300's. Contacted chrysler and reported the problem. At first they said it was because of overfilling the tank and now confirm it is the fuel tank, but there have been no recalls on this issue. We bought the car in 2005 when the new 2006's came out. This is a very dangerous issue.
Vehicle stalled 3 times after filling up the gas tank. Very close to a multiple car pile up behind me. Tank was not topped off and never has. Chrysler knows this is a problem yet refuses to help the owners of these vehicles. The gas tank is faulty, causing raw fuel to enter the evap system.
The problem started about 12 months ago. When ever I re-fuel my car it will shut off several times. It seems to happen more frequently if I let the fuel level get to or below 1/4 tank before re-fueling. The problem will continue at least 10-15 minutes after re-fueling. When the problem first started the car would only shut off at idling or at very slow speed. Now the problem will continue to happen even while at street or highway speed. It appears that the fuel flow is interrupted then begins to flow again. This will repeat several times. This only happens after re-fueling. I have not attempted to get it repaired due to no longer having a warranty. My car now has approximately 62000 miles on it.
After filling the fuel tank as I was leaving the station the car stalled and the check engine light came on. The car started and I drove about 3 blocks and it stalled again at a traffic light. It ran ok the next several fill-ups and then it happened and this time it stalled four (4) time. Once on a busy by-pass I spoke with chrysler customer service on march 20, 2012and they will do nothing about this. Clearly this is a serious safety issue. I am having the fuel tank replaced at a cost of $1200.00.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300 c. The contact stated that when refueling, the vehicle would stall or accelerate independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the fuel tank and the filler neck needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,000.
After filling the fuel tank the engine will stall when stopping for a light or when first leaving the light. It will also jerk while driving.this happens until the fuel level goes down. It did not do this when first purchased. Now it happens every time the tank is filled. If the car stalls while driving the steering and brakes become difficult to use. There are many reports online about this same problem. Chrysler does not claim to know anything about this at the dealer. Someone will get hurt or worse if this problem is not addressed. Thank you
Car unexpectedly stalled in traffic but started right up again. This happened several times as I made my way to the chrysler dealer a few miles away. They could not diagnose problem at the time. The car ran fine until yesterday january 31st 2013 when it happened again but this time in heavy traffic. I managed to get the car started and it continued to stall several times as I made my way to the dealer again. The mechanic identified the problem which appears to happen right after filling the gas tank as a problem with the vapor recovery system. He stated he has seen this problem many times and the remedy is to replace the fuel tank and vapor recovery lines and filter etc. Cost about $2000. I asked if it was a recall given that this happens frequently (my online research suggests this is a common problem with chrysler 300c). I was told it was not a recall. My issue is that this is a serious safety problem and should be addressed by the manufacturer.
Five minutes after refueling my 2006 300c, it stalled at a stop light. Vehicle restarted quickly, but could not hold steady rpms at idle or higher. Drove immediately to dealer, and vehicle stalled three more times on the way. Dealer personnel indicated stalling could be caused by over-filling the gas tank (however, I had not continued filling the tank after the pump auto-shut-off). Dealer suggested running the engine for 15 minutes to clear vapor canister. This did not help. Dealer replaced fuel tank and vapor canister, $1500. This is a dangerous condition since the rough running leads to stalling at intersections or stop signs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle would abnormally stall. The dealer was notified, who advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was also notified and advised the contact that there was no recall for the failure and that they had no knowledge of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.
Every time I fill up the fuel tank the car cuts off for at least 25 miles on any spead and turns off at speed less than 25.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel vapor canister had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 80,100. Updated 12/11/2012
The car will hesitate and stall unexpectedly. It seems to occur only immediately after refueling. I have had the car die as I am crossing busy intersections. After driving a few miles, the problem seems to go away. Internet chatter seems to indicate a bad evap. Solenoid/canister or from a vent valve sensor inside the tank that is causing the problem and the tank would have to be replaced. A costly fix. This can be quite dangerous as the car will hesitate and stall even at highway speeds. It seems that this is a fairly common problem. I asked my local chrysler dealer assistant manager if he had ever heard of this problem and he said no, and also checked for any existing chrysler service bulletins on this subject and found none .
After filling gas tank, car stalls many times before running ok, until next fill up and then it does the same thing every time.
Every time I put gas in my chrysler 300c and start the engine, the car tends to jerk forward and then the engine literally shuts down. This is a very serious problem, because the engine has shut down while I'm on the interstate; after filling up gas tank to capacity, my vehicle stalled after driving for not even one mile because fuel flooded the engine. The vehicle restarted after several attempts but my vehicle continued to stall after a distance. I took vehicle to an authorized dealer who stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced.the fuel tank was replaced, but I am very concerned that this problem could have caused a crash resulting in a lot of damage and possible death!!
The engine will stall after every fill-up. It stalls within 15 seconds after starting it up at the gas station. It will then stall repeatedly at intersections and every time the car comes to a stop. In addition, it has stalled while making right hand turns and misfires and stumbles while at speed. The stalling/misfiring episodes do not occur once 2-3 gallons of gas have been consumed. This situation is extremely dangerous as I have been nearly rear ended as traffic started to pull away from a green light, and also stalled at intersections while making right turns. The chrysler dealer said nothing was wrong since they didn't find any codes or tsb's regarding this problem. I have taken the car to an independent garage and they found a lot of chatter on their mechanic help websites. They think it might be the emission control that sits on top of the gas tank. The top gas in the tank is flooding over to the engine and stalling it out. Since chrysler nor anyone else can say what definitively is going on I have cautiously not been filling the tank. This car is dangerous since the next owner may not be aware of this issue.
After filling up gas tank to capacity, vehicle stalled after driving for approximately one mile because fuel flooded the engine. The vehicle restarted after several attempts but vehicle continued to stall after a mile. I took vehicle to an authorized dealer who stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced.the fuel tank was replaced but I am still concerned that this problem could have caused a crash resulting in a lot of damage and possible death. The vehicle only had 26,100 miles.
After filling up gas tank to full (not overfilling - stop fueling once pump shuts off) and driving at slow speeds less than 5mph or at idle speed, car dies with no warning, engine light and oil light comes on. It takes several tries to re-start the car. Engine dies approximately 4+ times until it runs fine. This happens periodically, not everytime car is fueled up. I fill up at 1/2 tank twice a week. This incident occurs periodically - about once month. I have had the car die as I am crossing busy intersections, turning into a side road enough times that I have blocked traffic and have fear of being t-boned because the car dies without warning in the middle of crossing a street or when making a turn.
The car will hesitate and stall unexpectedly. It seems to occur only immediately after refueling. After driving a few miles, the problem seems to go away. Internet chatter seems to indicate a bad evap solenoid/canister. Apparently this is part of the entire fuel tank and is a costly fix. This can be quite dangerous as the car will hesitate and stall even at highway speeds. It seems that this is a fairly common problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that shortly after refueling, the vehicle stalled while driving 5 MPH. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it stalled again shortly thereafter. The contact stated that the failure would recur whenever added fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician performed an update to the vehicle but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. Kmj
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that she was unable to fill the fuel tank to the full level. After fueling the vehicle, it would stall. Sometimes the engine would restart immediately and other times it would take over five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four times but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact called the manufacturer who advised her to call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. Updated 1/19/2010 *cn the dealer replaced the charcoal canister and fuel cap. Updated 04/19/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300-c. The contact stated after filling the vehicle with gasoline, the vehicle would stall repeatedly until the fuel level indicator moved off the full mark.. The dealer stated the failure was due to a vent valve sensor inside the fuel tank that was causing the problem. The dealer stated the fuel tank would need to be replaced as well as the char coal canister. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. Updated 03/30/11
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