2008 Chrysler 300 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 714 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Chrysler 300, 2% of the 714 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased 2008 Chrysler 300c about a month ago. Interior has odor of gasoline. I googled and read about the issue. Seems it is not uncommon and some folks have found cracked pump or a need for replacing the seal of pump. I don't see any fuel sitting on top when I pull up the rear seat. Usually smell after car sits for awhile then seems to dissipate while driving.. Could it be something else in engine? This is an everyday occurrence with the odor.”
NHTSA complaint #11271063, filed 2019-10, 41,780 miles“Every time I put my car in park and turn off car key wouldn't come out had to start it back up and turn back off sometimes it did sometimes it didn't know my battery is bad I blame the ignition for that just after I started to have problems with the ignition my battery keep dying I took it to get charged I was told it was good by auto parts tested and everything for free put it back in the car now its died again.”
NHTSA complaint #10661369, filed 2014-11, 90,000 miles“My vehicle shuts off when at a stop sign or light. Pretty much when the motor is idle it turns off. It also feels like it stutters while trying to speed up. I have read online that many Chrysler 300 have the same problem. Its causing me lots of problems while im driving because sometimes at stop lights right before the lights changes to green my car will turn off so I have to quickly try to turn it back on to take off.”
NHTSA complaint #10584730, filed 2014-04, 73,000 miles“Had two occasions in the past 12 months where as I'm driving along, the engine shut off and was barely able to keep car from colliding with other vehicles on road. Most recently, I experienced a 3rd incident where while driving at approx 30 MPH, all warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle lost power and was unable to accelerate. Pulled over and shut off car. And tried to restart. Engine started but was in 'limp' mode and had codes in computer. Had car towed to mechanic and they stated codes p0344 , p0340 & b1a35 present. …”
NHTSA complaint #10747644, filed 2015-08, 115,000 miles“Since fueling there is a strong smell of gas inside vehicle and near passenger rear wheel well after vehicle sits. There is no sign of leaking anywhere. Found a large number of similar complaints, but no solutions online.”
NHTSA complaint #11032560, filed 2017-10, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190490Mar 22, 2021This SKU is a Engine Heater Hose Assembly. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the hose bending geometry. If the hose is not formed…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 8 | 11% |
| 2015 | 7 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 23 | 5% |
| 2006 | 172 | 17% |
| 2005 | 81 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler 300
502 complaintsAir bags
185 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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