2012 Chrysler 300 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 29 complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
I had just left my house and was approximately a quarter mile from home when my son and I noticed a strong smell of something burning. Then the radio turned off. I looked down and the message center said "battery saving mode". I had just put a new battery on less than 4 months ago. Then I heard a whirring noise under the hood and the vehicle would not accelerate up a hill. The red outline of a battery appeared on the dash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). While driving approximately 30 MPH, the "power steering mode enabled" indicator illuminated. The contact was also informed that the technician would not be able to inspect the vehicle until five to ten days and a loaner vehicle would not be provided. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,533.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler 300
- Electrical system 216 complaints
- Air bags 83 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 77 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Stability control 24 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints