2012 Chrysler 300 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 62 complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 62 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 8 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the temperature gauge had independently increased levels. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle as a temporary repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, white smoke had leaked through the air vent into the interior cabin before independently shifting the gear into neutral. In addition, a fire had started from under the hood of the vehicle.
While driving about 30mpr, car suddenly loss all inside lights, including indicator lights. Within one minutes later, power dropped and car was barely driving. Within the two blocks I had to drive to get home, power continued to drop. No way to control the car; unable to turn off .ignition or put car in park it suddenly began to smoke profusely. Looked like all fluids leaked and car became hot. Then all dash lights came on flashing violently. Car smoked for about 20 minutes or more before it became quiet.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler 300
- Electrical system 216 complaints
- Air bags 83 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 77 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Stability control 24 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints