2012 Chrysler 300C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300C years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chrysler 300C. That ranks 7th out of 13 300C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 47%), typically at around 84,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Chrysler 300C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 47% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 27% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 100,410 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Chrysler 300C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Chrysler 300C.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving about 30 mph down hill on a city street, when my car started to flash a power steering error message, i was no longer able to brake/steer the vehicle as normal which almost caused me to crash into the vehicle in front of me. The vehicle allowed me to get to a place of safety with…
The vehicle in questions backup camera flickers in reverse. It also sometimes displays the camera view reversed and without guide lines on screen. Multiple chrysler 300 vehicles have these backup camera issues new, used, and pre-owned.
Car started miss firing one cold morning. Shakes at low rpm and throws a cel. Barely over 100k miles and it ticking very loudly which makes me believe it is the rocker arms. Now instead of being covered the cost to repair i have to pay out of pocket on a car i am still financing. Simply ridiculous…
Abs light malfunction affecting steering and smooth ride and vehicle control
My complaint is my dash board is actually peeling apart. I just purchased the vehicle march 10,2018.
Other Chrysler 300C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 300C | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 300C | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 300C | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 300C | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 300C | 35 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 300C | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 300C | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 300C | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 300C | 30 | 1 |
| 2007 300C | 112 | 1 |
| 2006 300C | 698 | 1 |
| 2005 300C | 288 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chrysler 300C?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chrysler 300C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Chrysler 300C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300C model years, the 2012 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.