MYRModel Year Report

2012 Chrysler 300

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2012 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 424 complaints 2012 2013: 305 complaints 2013 2014: 236 complaints 2015: 97 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 152 complaints 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023
2012: 424 complaints
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YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061002
2007497
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012424
2013305
2014236
201597
201676
201782
2018152
201959
20209
202119
20225
20236

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 44%

44% of complaints: electrical system — 187 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE DEATH
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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, 20171030

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, 20140301

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300C. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SOFTWARE WOULD HAVE TO BE UPDATED UNDER A VOLUNTARY MANUFACTURER'S RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111129

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 82 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20260319

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, 20250507

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, 20171104

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 76 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 58 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20250725

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, 20140814

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 28 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2012 — complaint volume: 424
R 20120302 — tires

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 REQUIREMEN

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE’S TPMS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1

Campaign 12V004000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120518 — electrical system, service brakes, air

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.

Campaign 12V197000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130422 — air bags

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 affected

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 1-800

Campaign 13V118000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150227 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V634000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160203 — EA (closed 20160624)

Vehicle rollaway, engine on

R 20160624 — power train

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.

Campaign 16V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180212 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 17V435000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180228 — air bags

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.

Campaign 18V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190204 — air bags

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.

Campaign 19V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (187 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (82 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (76 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V004000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V197000 (electrical system, service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V118000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V634000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V240000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V435000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V021000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V018000 (air bags) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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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 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Chrysler 300 have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.