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2012 Chrysler 300C

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 8, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 15 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300C, most frequently naming the electrical, engine and driver assistance categories. 94 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical746.7%
  • Engine426.7%
  • Driver assistance16.7%
  • Other / unspecified16.7%
  • Powertrain (other)16.7%
  • Steering16.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 15
Steering
Filed Jul 8, 2019

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 EXTREME DIFFICULTY STEERING AND BRAKING. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND SHUT OFF STILL FLASHING THE WARNING MESSAGE. ONCE THE VEHICLE STOPPED I COULD NO LONGER START THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID
11230116
Incident
Jun 15, 2019
Electrical
Filed Mar 19, 2019

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.

NHTSA ID
11190110
Incident
Sep 13, 2018
Mileage
130,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Mar 12, 2019

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 , NEVER OWNING A CHRYSLER EVER AGAIN.

NHTSA ID
11186035
Incident
Mar 1, 2019
Mileage
100,410 mi
Driver assistanceOther / unspecified
Filed Jan 10, 2019

ABS LIGHT MALFUNCTION AFFECTING STEERING AND SMOOTH RIDE AND VEHICLE CONTROL

NHTSA ID
11166308
Incident
Dec 13, 2017
Mileage
65,000 mi
Filed Sep 5, 2018

MY COMPLAINT IS MY DASH BOARD IS ACTUALLY PEELING APART. I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE MARCH 10,2018.

NHTSA ID
11124595
Incident
Sep 4, 2018
Engine
Filed Aug 29, 2018

TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. CAUSED MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE AND FAILURE. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. HAD IT TOWED TO THE MECHANIC AND LEARNED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD BROKEN AND CAUSED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE/DAMAGE IN THE ENGINE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE, COSTING NEARLY $7K.

NHTSA ID
11123179
Incident
Mar 15, 2018
Mileage
50,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Aug 29, 2018

VEHICLE BLIND-SPOT SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE REMOTE KEYLESS SYSTEM HAS FAILED. THE BLIND-SPOT SYSTEM FAILED OVER TIME, IT WOULD SPECIFICALLY MALFUNCTION DURING RAIN/SNOW WEATHER EVENTS OR AFTER A CAR WASH. THE REMOTE KEYLESS SYSTEM HAS FAILED OVER TIME. AFTER THE CAR HAS STARTED I GET THE WARNING THAT THE KEY HAS LEFT THE CAR WHEN IT'S STILL IN MY POCKET. IT WON'T EVEN RECOGNIZE THE KEY FOB WHEN HELD TO THE IGNITION BUTTON.

NHTSA ID
11123174
Incident
Aug 29, 2018
Mileage
52,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jul 24, 2018
Fire reported

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 TO CAR AT ALL HAD TO LEAVE WINDOW DOWN HAD IT AT CHRYSLER 07/24/ 2012

NHTSA ID
11113436
Incident
Jul 24, 2012
Mileage
114,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

9100229

SUSPENSION

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

9100229

EQUIPMENT

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

9100226

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.

9100226

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.

9100196

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used

1804823

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chrysler 300C by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2017400—
2016700—
2015120034.0
2014110027.0
2013350044.3
2012Viewing150039.0
2011250046.8
2010101055.0
2009111044.1
2008301032.8
20071121244.2
20066981344.9
20052882252.2

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.