2012 Chrysler 300C
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 288 |
| 2006 | 698 |
| 2007 | 112 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Instrument panel started flashing radio started cutting on and off at hen my wife was dropping kids off to me I seen smoke and told her to pop hood and seen a fire starting in alternator told her to cut car off and alternator start smoking no power...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-24
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300C. While the contact's husband was driving 30 MPH, he noticed smoke underneath the vehicle. The contact's husband opened the hood and noticed that the wires around the alternator were glowing red.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-18
I rec'd a recall on my vehicle about 4 months ago and was considering trading it in for a newer vehicle; however the dealership that I took it took indicated that because of the open recall (No current fix), they couldn't give me the best price to...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-01
Engine
4 of 15 total reports mention: engine.
Wheels
1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels.
Steering
1 of 15 total reports mentions: steering.
Power train
1 of 15 total reports mentions: power train.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 Chrysler 300C — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Chrysler 300C reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chrysler 300C?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Chrysler 300C have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.