MYRModel Year Report

2012 Chrysler 300C

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2012 Chrysler 300C
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:06.918Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300C Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2005: 288 complaints 2005 2006: 698 complaints 2007: 112 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 25 complaints 2011 2012: 15 complaints 2012 2013: 35 complaints 2013 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2012: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005288
2006698
2007112
200830
200911
201010
201125
201215
201335
201411
201512
20167
20174

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.

FIRE
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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, 20180724

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, 20170718

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, 20171201

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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Chrysler 300C — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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