2012 Chrysler 300: common problems and reliability

The 2012 Chrysler 300 has 439 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags. Owners most often flag general long-term reliability and build quality concerns — pervasive criticism of the brand and model's propensity for costly repairs, electrical gremlins, and interior rattles/squeaks as the vehicle ages. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2012 model year

439
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
24
Crash reports
36
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Chrysler 300 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
218
air bags
82
power train
79
engine
62
service brakes
33

Recalls affecting the 2012 300

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V018000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon depl…

electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

Campaign 17V435000

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…

power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Campaign 16V240000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 1…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 18V021000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, Calif…

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its distinctive, muscular styling, spacious and comfortable interior, smooth highway ride quality, and strong value proposition, particularly for V8 models offering signi

  • General long-term reliability and build quality concerns — pervasive criticism of the brand and model's propensity for costly repairs, electrical gremlins, and interior rattles/squeaks as the vehicle ages. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Powertrain-specific failures (V6) — oil cooler leaks and valvetrain issues (e.g., lifter/camshaft problems, often manifesting as a ticking sound), particularly noted on higher-mileage examples and pre-2014 models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Powertrain-specific failures (V8 HEMI) — lifter failure, a known issue that can lead to significant engine damage. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical and infotainment problems — battery drain issues, faulty modules (e.g., ignition switch, Bluetooth), glitchy Uconnect systems, and various sensor failures. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Suspension component wear — front suspension parts, including ball joints, noted as wearing out prematurely and requiring replacement. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the 300.

Typical used price

Used 300 listings typically run $13,598–$19,900 across 2012 to 2023 model years.

Other 300 model years

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