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2005 Chrysler 300C Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 138 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Chrysler 300C, 48% of all 288 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest fuel system complaint count among 13 300C model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 77,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
138
48% of 288
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
77,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chrysler 300C fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 5, 2010, latest Oct 3, 2025.

2005 Chrysler 300C fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter142010 Q42012 Q12013 Q22014 Q32015 Q42017 Q32020 Q12022 Q4
138 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2014 Q1 (14).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Chrysler 300C

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 300C model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005138 (48%)
  2. 2006342 (49%)
  3. 20076 (5%)
  4. 20084 (13%)
  5. 20092 (18%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20114 (16%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20132 (6%)
  10. 20141 (9%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler 300C have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 138 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Chrysler 300C, 48% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,000 miles.
Which Chrysler 300C year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300C has the most fuel system complaints (342), compared with 138 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Chrysler 300C?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler 300C is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.