2011 Chrysler 300 Fuel system Problems

“When I fill up my car I smell gas if I only put it on half a tank I do not smell gas. Also the steering is making a popping sound and if I turn the car loses control this is a real issue I'm having with my Chrysler 300”

“Check engine light came on 2 blocks from home. Parked the car. The next evening we could smell gas from our front porch, ten feet from the car. Curious we opened the car and the passenger compartment was pungent from the odor of gas. Called aaa and towed to local car repair. Plastic cap on top of the fuel tank located below rear passenger seat failed, access to 2nd fuel pump. The plasic failure allowed gas leak. The repair shop indicated the plastic cap appeared deteriorated from fuel. We had the pump and cap replaced. …”

“I have been smelling gas for the last six months.o n 11-21-2015 it was dropped off at the dealer for an oil change.when I picked it up all the doors and trunk were open presumably to air out the fumes.I had my son check to see what the problem was,he found fuel leaking from the right side of the fuel tank.a large area of the sound proofing under the car was soaked with gasoline. After checking several Chrysler blogs he found out this is a common problem on several Chrysler models around 2011.I took the car to the dealer who advised it should be safe to drive. …”

“After filling up my gas tank, I noticed the engine light was on and an odor of gas was present in and outside the car. Took the car for service. They checked for a gas leak and found it under the rear seat. I will quote the invoice (165567) dayton andrews inc.. Found gas dripping of side for gas tank coming from the top. Removed back seat to find connector was not fully installed. They installed connector and clear codes. Vehicle checks ok at this time . The service mgr. Said we cleaned up the gas as best we could, and that the odor should dissipate in a few days . …”

“Fuel transfer pump assembly failed on this model and was told that no mopar parts in the country are available. The service group working on this car when conferring with Chrysler parts. That there have been allot of complaints on this right side assembly. I have formally provided Chrysler a compliant today. I was told by the repair shop doing the work, that he feels that Chrysler should recall as the passenger r side assembly seems to be the worst of the two in this vehicle. Can you look into this. Luckily we were able to get an after market part from indiana so we can drive the car. …”