2012 Chrysler 300 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 212 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2012 Chrysler 300, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “included electrical” (16% of reports).
- 212electrical system complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Included electrical: mentioned in 34 of 212 complaints (16%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 17 of 212 complaints (8%)
- Battery saver: mentioned in 15 of 212 complaints (7%)
- Alternator failed: mentioned in 14 of 212 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 161 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 212 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 30 a fire.
Chrysler 300 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 300 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2019 300 | 22 | 36% | 2,000 |
| 2018 300 | 69 | 45% | 22,000 |
| 2017 300 | 29 | 35% | 47,500 |
| 2016 300 | 15 | 20% | 33,838 |
| 2015 300 | 14 | 14% | 33,000 |
| 2014 300 | 72 | 30% | 31,000 |
| 2013 300 | 131 | 43% | 51,000 |
| 2012 300 | 212 | 50% | 70,000 |
| 2011 300 | 119 | 60% | 53,800 |
| 2010 300 | 23 | 19% | 66,000 |
| 2009 300 | 25 | 30% | 75,000 |
| 2008 300 | 502 | 70% | 81,000 |
| 2007 300 | 57 | 11% | 92,000 |
| 2006 300 | 95 | 9% | 87,000 |
| 2005 300 | 99 | 12% | 67,000 |
| 2004 300 | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: 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. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: 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 and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers; service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Date: February 22, 2026 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL FCA US LLC Customer Care P.O. Box 21-8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004 RE: FORMAL COMPLAINT â Safety Defect (Rearview Camera Failure) Vehicle 1: 2012 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] ) Vehicle 2: 2018 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] ) To the Chrysler Customer Care…
I lost all power to my car randomly, i replaced my alternator, battery, and pcm as well as the pigtail harness for my alternator. the car has no power inside at all besides my taillights and brake lights stay on. i keep blowing fuses left and right the fuses that keep blowing are - asd feed #1…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Chrysler 300s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 212 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2012 Chrysler 300 (50% of the 426 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chrysler 300 electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2012 Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “included electrical”, in 34 of 212 complaints, followed by “stalled without” (17).
Other 2012 Chrysler 300 problems
- Air Bags problems (83)
- Power Train problems (79)
- Engine problems (58)
See all 2012 Chrysler 300 problems or electrical system problems across all 300 years.