2012 Chrysler 300 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2012 Chrysler 300 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 620
- 44 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 187 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 9
- see below
- Reported harm
- 34 reported crashes · 15 injuries · 1 death · 59 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#798
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chrysler median
+326
median 294 across 129 Chrysler records
Vs 2010-2014
+328
median 292 complaints in 613 records
Top component share
30%
Electrical System: 187 complaints
What owners report fails — 2012 Chrysler 300
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 187
- AIR BAGS 82
- POWER TRAIN 76
- ENGINE 58
- SERVICE BRAKES 28
9 recalls on record for the 2012 Chrysler 300
- NHTSA 19V018000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with met
- NHTSA 17V435000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/R If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possib
- NHTSA 18V021000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 16V352000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, a
- NHTSA 16V240000 · 2016 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTR Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if t
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2012 Chrysler 300 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Chrysler 300 reliable?
NHTSA has 620 consumer complaints on record for the 2012 Chrysler 300 and 9 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (187 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2012 Chrysler 300 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chrysler 300?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (187), air bags (82), power train (76), engine (58). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2012 Chrysler 300?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.