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2012 Chrysler

300

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Chrysler 300: best and worst years
2012 Chrysler 300 (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2011 model year); you're viewing the 2012.

2011 photoJudgefloroCC0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.066 hp/lb
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
9
Owner complaints
426 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
13
Theft rate
3.8 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34%
  • AIR BAGS13%
  • POWER TRAIN13%
  • ENGINE9%
  • SERVICE BRAKES5%
  • STEERING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 619 total.

Chrysler 300: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • EA16002opened Feb 3, 2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    Vehicle rollaway, engine on

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

167 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 14, 2026AIR BAGS34D Combo Rev1

    Customer Satisfaction Notification 34D - Healthy Airbag Inflator Collection - Dealer Notification (Revision 1)

  • Apr 21, 2026AIR BAGS34D Combo

    Customer Satisfaction Notification 34D - Healthy Airbag Inflator Collection - Dealer Notification

  • Mar 9, 2026POWER TRAINS2621000003 REV.A

    The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13.

  • Nov 18, 2025SERVICE BRAKES108463

    PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE

  • Nov 17, 2025SERVICE BRAKES108464

    PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE

  • Feb 5, 2025AIR BAGS103239

    AIR BAG - SIDE CURTAIN

  • Sep 20, 2023EQUIPMENT9100229

    LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

  • Sep 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100226

    Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.

  • and 159 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.