2012 Chrysler 300: check engine light

Filed Sep 6, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

Vehicle received passenger airbag inflator recall service at Viva CDJR in El Paso, TX. The dash disassembly disturbed adjacent wiring/BCM connections, and after driving, vibration caused a short/ground fault, creating runaway wipers, A/C failure, transmission limp mode, check engine and power steering lights while in transit. Dealer has kept the car for over two weeks and refuses to scan diagnostic trouble codes or inspect the recall-adjacent wiring harness. The vehicle has never experienced this issue prior to the recall service.

Filed Jan 4, 2023 · Engine · 151,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal burning odor detected. The contact stated she noticed oil on the garage floor. Upon opening the hood, she noticed there was oil over the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was oil leaking from the cooler adapter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. An independent mechanic informed the contact that antifreeze and oil had entered the engine. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · KY

My vehicle stalls when placed from reverse to drive and the check engine light blinks and goes to Eco mode which makes the car shake. I’ve had a tuneup, oil change, brakes, O2 sensor and spark plugs replaced and the issues still exist. The car also will initiate skid control without warning or pressing the button which slows the car down and causes the engine to rev above 3-6rpm

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Engine · 76,000 miles · HI

While driving my car during a stoplight it suddenly stalled and died. My gear was still in drive. I tried to restart my car but it wasnt able to start it jus kept making a clicking sound like it was trying to start but couldnt and last for 30 secs. I wasnt able to put the gear into neutral. So in was stalled ok the road. After trying to attempt to restart the engine light went on. I am very frustrated because I just got my car back from the dealership after them replacing my water pump and thermostat twice 1 year apart. Now it's back at the shop and I have to pay 140 to have them diagnose it after spending 1200. I checked my warranty and service contract and they all expired.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NY

Engine first started making a knocking noise then after about two weeks , engine made a loud cracking noise , then a presentence constance knock engine light came on had the code checked came up as a misfire on the #1 cylinder. Had a tune up done knock got worse . Was informed by a mechanic of the possibility of a timing chain / camshaft problem called chrysler was informed that the recall p01 doesn't apply to my VIN , my vehicle is a canadian manufactured car

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Engine · 160,000 miles · MT

5.7 hemi defective lifter. The 2012 5.7 hemis used defective lifters, hundreds of complaints about the lifters failing can be found on dodge forums across the internet. What happens, is the roller on the lifter that rolls along the camshaft is prone to locking up, it then grinds into the camshaft. This can lead to misfires and cause metal flakes to circulate through the engine via oil. If left unchecked, it may also lead to a total engine failure. I have seen complaints of this on all chrysler products that have a 5.7l, durango, charger, challenger, ram, and jeep and from my research, I see the bulk of these failures happening between 80000 and 120000 miles, lifters should not be failing that soon. In my case, at approximately 160000 miles, mainly highway miles, my check engine light illuminated, I scanned the vehicle, it was throwing a cylinder 5 misfire code, so I started small. First I replaced the spark plugs, I then tried swapping ignition coils to see if the code would follow the ignition coil, it did not. I then tested my fuel system, the pump, the fuel rails, and the injectors, all were working normally. For one last effort, I checked my air flow system, the mass airflow sensor, the barometric pressure sensor, the manifold absolute pressure sensor, and of course the air filter. All were working normally. I then took the vehicle into a dodge dealer, they tore the engine down and found that the lifters were failing, after $2,000 to repair the lifters, the code still persists. I removed my valve cover and watched the lifters as a friend tried to crank the engine, the cylinder 5 lifter is not traveling as much as the others, this tells me that the camshaft has been dug into by the faulty lifter that was replaced and is why the new lifter is not traveling as much as it should. It will cost another two grand to replace the camshaft. Please investigate.

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 61,500 miles · CA

Stoneridge chrysler dodge jeep ram pleasanton, ca sold me this vehicle in march 2019, soon as left the dealer the alternator went out, then the engine light came on. The rear camera do not work, the uconnect do not work-malfunctions. The car was returned and kept for two to three weeks. Returned to me with the uconnect malfunctioning, engine light back on, rear camera not working.

Filed Dec 15, 2018 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · OR

While driving, the vehicle warning lights indicated systems starting to shut down---warning lights for ABS, traction control, battery low, check engine, etc. Then "brakes" red light started flashing, and car felt like brakes were on. Car systems lost all power and car stalled, and I could not even run the "blinker" warning lights or any lights at all. I was able to swing car to side of road just in time before it basically "locked up" dead and immovable. Had to have car towed 2 miles to home. I had previously called local dealer and chrysler headquarters 4 different times to schedule the 17v‑435 alternator recall service over a several month period starting march 2018. Was told twice I had been moved up the waiting list for parts and they would call to schedule appointment. As of date of alternator failure december 13, 2018 I was never re-contacted for an appointment to bring car in for recall service. Car now sitting dead and immobile at my home.

Filed Aug 18, 2018 · Airbags · MA

I took my car in the kelly jeep in lynfield ma for 4 recalls, one of them was the n07, which is related to airbag and another one that I can not remember the most number that is related to valves and emissions. When I got my car 2 days later it turned on the light of the airbag and the check engine light, since I did not have time to get back with my car in the dealer, I called to inform the problem and see what could be done to solve, so they I was told that they did not even have a recall related to airbags in my car and that if my car had any other problems I would have to pay them now. And my car is a chrysler 300 2012.

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · HI

Re: experience recall t36: I was taking an exit off ramp from the highway when I could smell a burning smell. The ABS, battery and check engine light started blinking. My speedometer was moving up and down, my screen started blinking, windshield wipers went on on its own and my car just locked up and all lights completely went off. Steering and brakes was not operable. As I came down the hilled ramp I pulled over (steering wheel) was hard to steer, hoping and praying that I didn't hit the light pole that was approx. 10 ft away. Thank god the car came to a complete stop about 5 ft away from the light pole. I was not able to put the car in the park position. I called roadside assistance and the tow truck guy couldn't get the car into neutral in order to tow it! He had to open up something by the shifter to force it to go into neutral. Got to the dealership and they quoted me a $160 diagnostic fee. Found that the problem was the alternator which also killed my battery. My car went to the dealership at about 10:30am. The shuttle service brought me to work. By 3pm I didnt get any phone call regarding the status on my car, I called them to check. They said it was the t36 recall -the alternator is faulty that they will try to get the new alternator covered without me having to pay anything out of pocket. The car wouldn't be able to be repaired until the next day. Well today is the next day, they will replace the alternator free of charge but it'll still be a defective one because I will still have to come back to the dealer "when they get the right alternator" and replace it again! This means I will still be driving my "unsafe" car that could get me in an accident or burn until the new part comes out!!this is totally ridiculous! I called the dealer monthly prior to this happening to no avail. I feel like they should provide me a rental car until the "right part" comes in!

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 83,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor and the vehicle stalled. The check engine and brake indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (dallas dodge chrysler jeep ram, 11550 lyndon b johnson fwy, dallas, tx 75238) and the contact was informed that she must purchase a battery before the diagnostic testing would be completed. The contact declined. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed May 24, 2017 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · OH

While driving with my children, the cars warning lights lit up and alarms started beeping. The service engine light came on as well as the fcw off message, I smelled smoke and heard a whiring sound. After pulling in my driveway, I popped open the hood and found nothing out of the ordinary. 20 minutes later I started up the car and started driving, again without any issue. When coming back home (4 mile round trip), I heard a whiring sound again, smelled smoke and lights and alarms again. Fortunately, I was pulling into the driveway. At this point, I could see smoke coming from under the hood. I popped the hood and saw smoke billowing from the area of the alternator. After the smoke stopped I attempted to start the car to move it and roll up windows but could not, the car had no power. After researching the issue, I was glad to see that there was a recall on the alternator for my car. However, I was disappointed to learn that my VIN was not included in the recall. After further research, I determined that the recall was only for the 160 amp alternator, my car has the 180 amp. This alternator failed in the exact same way as the 160 amp alternators. I was very lucky that this happened while turning into my driveway and not a busy intersection. Since this was not part of the recall, I am now out $1000. I have read similar stories of the exact same issue with the 180 amp alternators. This is a safety issue, please help.