2012 Chrysler 300 Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 426 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2012 Chrysler 300
The 2012 Chrysler 300 shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
426
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
24
Crash Reports
34 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Chrysler 300 (9)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chrysler dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator
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.
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,…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
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…
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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…
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to…
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…
🔧 Tires: Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLES TPMS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…
🔧 Air Bags
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Service Brakes, Air: Antilock: Control Unit/Module
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Chrysler 300
Based on 426 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Chrysler 300 — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Chrysler 300
Is the 2012 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Chrysler 300 has 9 recall campaigns and 426 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Chrysler 300 have?
The 2012 Chrysler 300 has 9 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chrysler 300?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Chrysler 300 are: Electrical System, Power Train, Air Bags, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Chrysler 300 safe to buy?
The 2012 Chrysler 300 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chrysler 300 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chrysler 300 are: 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2012.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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