MYRModel Year Report

2012 Chrysler 300

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2012 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
426
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

51% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2012 426 2013: 306 complaints 2014: 237 complaints 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2019: 60 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints
2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 2007: 497 complaints 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2012 426 2013: 306 complaints 2014: 237 complaints 2014 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 60 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints
2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2005 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2009 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2012 426 2013: 306 complaints 2013 2014: 237 complaints 2014 2015: 99 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2017 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 60 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023

2012: 426 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061,002
2007497
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012426
2013306
2014237
201599
201676
201782
2018153
201960
20209
202120
20225
20236

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

51% · 216 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIREDEATH
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Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver came in contact with an embankment. The vehicle was unable to be moved and the engine compartment caught fire without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

On 2/23/2014 my leased 2012 Chrysler 300 vehicle was parked in a store parking, out of no where- white smoke appeared from car's vents and center console.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-01

Vehicle received passenger airbag inflator recall service at Viva CDJR in El Paso, TX.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-06

Also filed under Air bags and power train

Air bags

19% · 83 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was involved in a hit and run on March 2,2026 and the airbags did not deploy at all. My car was taken to ray lathem dealership when there was a recall pertaining to the airbags back in 2019. I was told everything was corrected.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-19

The contact owned a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle abruptly merged in front, causing the contact to T-bone the vehicle. The driver's side air bags did not fully deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-07

Takata recall during accident the airbags did not deploy and now makes a noise when the car is turned off.did not get a recall that the airbags was bad at the time before or after the accident that happened on a city street.in case there is more...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-04

Power train

19% · 79 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine

14% · 58 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the temperature gauge had independently increased levels.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-25

On August 14TH 2014 I was driving my Chrysler 300S through town at 31MPH when my traction and antilock brake lights came on my dashboard. My "Battery save mode" Info also illuminated on the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-14

Service brakes

8% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2012Complaint volume 426 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2012-03-02Tires12V004000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Dodge charger SRT8 and the Chrysler 300 SRT8 vehicles manufactured from May 2, 2011, through November 17, 2011, for failing to comply with the…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicleâ’s TPMS. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 2, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at…

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    2012-05-18Electrical system, service brakes, air12V197000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 300 and Dodge charger vehicles. These vehicles may lose ABS/ESC system function due to an overheated power distribution center.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ABS/ESC system fuse, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 18, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2013-04-22Air bags13V118000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at…

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    2015-02-27Electrical system14V634000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine...

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

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    2016-02-03Engineering analysisClosed 2016-06-24 Vehicle rollaway, engine on
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    2016-06-24Power train16V240000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22,...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

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    2018-02-12Electrical system17V435000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018.

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    2018-02-28Air bags18V021000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018.

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    2019-02-04Air bags19V018000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 216 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 83 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 79 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V004000 · Tires
  • Recall 12V197000 · Electrical system, service brakes, air
  • Recall 13V118000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V634000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 16V240000 · Power train
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V435000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Chrysler 300 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chrysler 300?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Chrysler 300 have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.