2012 Chrysler 300 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 216 complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 216 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 164 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 31
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 36 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 52 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 34 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 164 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 31 fires, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver came in contact with an embankment. The vehicle was unable to be moved and the engine compartment caught fire without warning. The driver sustained fatal injuries due to smoke inhalation. The fire department filed a fire report. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a holding lot. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system).
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle suddenly shut off and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) and the alternator was replaced; however, the failure recently recurred.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler 300
- Air bags 83 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 77 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Stability control 24 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints