2012 Chrysler 300 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 427 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chrysler 300. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (212), Air Bags (83), Power Train (79).
Key takeaways
- 427 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 34 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 212 | 50% |
| Air Bags | 83 | 19% |
| Power Train | 79 | 19% |
| Engine | 58 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 8% |
| Steering | 28 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 24 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 3% |
| Structure | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2012 Chrysler 300
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-30
This vehicle has just been a nightmare. I would never buy another Chrysler or tell anyone to buy this POS. I should have listened to my wife when she said they are POS cars and have electrical issues and manufacture doesnt recall them because they know they made of POS car with this issue. My 300c has been having elect...
Power Train,electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-09-06
Vehicle received passenger airbag inflator recall service at Viva CDJR in El Paso, TX. The dash disassembly disturbed adjacent wiring/BCM connections, and after driving, vibration caused a short/ground fault, creating runaway wipers, A/C failure, transmission limp mode, check engine and power steering lights while in t...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-30
Gas fumes filled the cabin. I am suffering from headaches from smelling in fumes. This is dangerous and health issues. The gas tank is under passage back seat and costs $2,235 to replace primary and transfer pumps. Is this covered by a recall?
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More for the 2012 Chrysler 300
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.