2000 Chrysler 300M Fuel system Problems

“Smelled gas coming from drivers side rear of engine with small drops falling on exhaust pipe I looked this up and there was a recall on 1999 chryslers but did not list my 2000 model. Apparently this problem was never remedied as the previous year was recalled but the next model year used the same parts but was not recalled. I went online checking to see if others had this experience and there were many others that complained of this problem. Most of them said it was from a plastic part that hooked to the fuel line connecting to a fuel injection distribution center. …”

“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler 300M. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the freeway. It was determined that the fuel filter was the cause of the failure. Once the fuel filter becomes clogged, it stops the water pump from working and the vehicle will shut off when it reaches 100,000 miles and over. The fuel filter is located in the gas tank. The owner's manual does not mention how to change the fuel filter. The contact spoke with the dealer and they stated that attempting to change the filter would be risky. The failure mileage was 106,000.”

“Dealer replaced fuel cell assy which included pump form a stock unit , replacement appeared to be satisfactory for approximately 5000 miles and it now is noisy, unknown if the pump is operating properly, only occurs after vehicle has been sitting for a period of time usually overnight weather and temperature as well as fuel load make no difference”

“Reporting plastic fuel tank have punctured by running over something while traveling at highway speed of 50 MPH, and caused fuel leakages, priblem occurred because fuel tank is located too close to the ground; dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist. Provide any further information.”