2012 Chrysler 300C

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2012 Chrysler 300C has 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (41% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the alternator failed and the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to an unknown independent mechanic in lamont, illinois who diagnosed that the alternator failed. the vehicle was repaired and the alternator was replaced. t. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

7 complaints

41%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IN LAMONT, ILLINOIS WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. T
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, HE NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE WIRES AROUND THE ALTERNATOR WERE GLOWING RED. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTE
• I HAVE A 2012 CHRYSLER 300C. YESTERDAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY FAILED AT THE SAME TIME SO SUBSEQUENTLY THE ELECTRONICS IN MY VEHICLE QUICKLY BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN STARTING WITH THE RADIO, AIR CONDITIONING, AND THEN ALL OF THE VITAL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS SUCH AS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IN LAMONT, ILLINOIS WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

24%

• THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR ALTERNATORS FAILING/OVER HEATING EFFECTING CIRCUITRY, THAT CAN STOP THE CAR WHILE IN MOTION OR END UP IN FLAMES. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS I WAS NOTIFIED 3 MONTHS AGO AND STILL NO REMEDY I WANT MY CAR FIXED. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR.. MY CAR TRUNK HAS OPENED WHIL
• "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.
• 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 T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR ALTERNATORS FAILING/OVER HEATING EFFECTING CIRCUITRY, THAT CAN STOP THE CAR WHILE IN MOTION OR END UP IN FLAMES. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS I WAS NOTIFIED 3 MONTHS AGO AND STILL NO REMEDY I WANT MY CAR FIXED. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR.. MY CAR TRUNK HAS OPENED WHIL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

12%

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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

1 complaints

• ABS LIGHT MALFUNCTION AFFECTING STEERING AND SMOOTH RIDE AND VEHICLE CONTROL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ABS LIGHT MALFUNCTION AFFECTING STEERING AND SMOOTH RIDE AND VEHICLE CONTROL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints

• ABS LIGHT MALFUNCTION AFFECTING STEERING AND SMOOTH RIDE AND VEHICLE CONTROL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ABS LIGHT MALFUNCTION AFFECTING STEERING AND SMOOTH RIDE AND VEHICLE CONTROL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 17 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IN LAMONT, ILLINOIS WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR ALTERNATORS FAILING/OVER HEATING EFFECTING CIRCUITRY, THAT CAN STOP THE CAR WHILE IN MOTION OR END UP IN FLAMES. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS I WAS NOTIFIED 3 MONTHS AGO AND STILL NO REMEDY I WANT MY CAR FIXED. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR.. MY CAR TRUNK HAS OPENED WHIL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: ABS LIGHT MALFUNCTION AFFECTING STEERING AND SMOOTH RIDE AND VEHICLE CONTROL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)