2012 Chrysler 300 problems
Owners have filed 621 complaints about the 2012 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 34.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of air bags at 13.2%.
Complaints621
Crashes34
Fires59
Injuries15
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 34.6% · 215
Air bags 13.2% · 82
Power train 12.6% · 78
Engine 9.3% · 58
Steering 4.7% · 29
Service brakes 4.5% · 28
Unknown or other 3.9% · 24
Electronic stability control (ESC) 3.9% · 24
Severity
Of those complaints, 34 describe a crash, 59 describe a fire, 15 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chrysler 300 in this data, 2012 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 12 in the last three years against 37 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 63,911 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 13v118000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 12v197000 (electrical system , service brakes, air). The contact stated that both recalls had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The dealer stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Electrical system
I have a recall for alternator I have had four appointments sinc november. Each time they study the problem charge chysle for the inspection then tell me they don't have a altinator. I am concerned that Chrysler maybe getting skrewed the dealer is galeana Chrysler dodge jeep in ft myers florida. The call me up for an appointment then tell me they don't have the part. What do I do. It's a alternator recall Electrical system
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 3/13/15*cn updated 03/17/15 Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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