2012 Chrysler 300c problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (7) · Engine (3) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (94)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, 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
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Equipment 2023-04-15 · 1804823 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
witech small leak verification test (slvt) - p0456-evap system small leak
Showing the 6 most recent of 94 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-08 · Steering“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 st…”
2019-03-19 · Electrical System · 130,000 mi“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. …”
2019-03-12 · Power Train · 100,410 mi“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.…”
2019-01-10 · Wheels · 65,000 mi“abs light malfunction affecting steering and smooth ride and vehicle control…”
2018-09-05 · Unknown Or Other“my complaint is my dash board is actually peeling apart. i just purchased the vehicle march 10,2018.…”
2018-08-29 · Electrical System · 52,000 mi“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 st…”
2018-08-29 · Engine · 50,000 mi“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.…”
2018-07-24 · Electrical System · 114,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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…”
2018-05-12 · Engine · 99,000 mi“"takata recall" the check engine light continues to come on intermittently. there does not seem to be an actual problem. the light may come on and stay on for a few hours or a few days.…”
2018-02-22 · Unknown Or Other · 50,000 mi“my recall on my chrysler 300c went out the alternator before they had the part to fix it and now my monitor went out cause of it. i was lucky it was in front of my house when it died …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.