I was driving about 30 MPH down hill on a city street, when my car started to flash a power steering error message, I was no longer able to brake/steer the vehicle as normal which almost caused me to crash into the vehicle in front of me. The vehicle allowed me to get to a place of safety with extreme difficulty steering and braking. The vehicle stopped and shut off still flashing the warning message. Once the vehicle stopped I could no longer start the vehicle.
The worst 2012 Chrysler 300C problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical7
- Engine4
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical7
- Engine4
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Chrysler 300C 94
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lifter
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair...
- Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review...
- WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT)
- Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of...
- Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36...
- Transmission Shift Enhancements
- If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is...
- Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36...
- Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement...
What 2012 Chrysler 300C owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle in questions backup camera flickers in reverse. It also sometimes displays the camera view reversed and without guide lines on screen. Multiple chrysler 300 vehicles have these backup camera issues new, used, and pre-owned.
Car started miss firing one cold morning. Shakes at low RPM and throws a cel. Barely over 100k miles and it ticking very loudly which makes me believe it is the rocker arms. Now instead of being covered the cost to repair I have to pay out of pocket on a car I am still financing. Simply ridiculous , never owning a chrysler ever again.
Abs light malfunction affecting steering and smooth ride and vehicle control
My complaint is my dash board is actually peeling apart. I just purchased the vehicle march 10,2018.
Timing chain failure. Caused major engine damage and failure. I was driving on the highway at 55mph and the car suddenly stalled and would not start. Had it towed to the mechanic and learned that the timing chain had broken and caused catastrophic failure/damage in the engine. I had to replace the engine, costing nearly $7k.
Vehicle blind-spot system has malfunctioned and the remote keyless system has failed. The blind-spot system failed over time, it would specifically malfunction during rain/snow weather events or after a car wash. The remote keyless system has failed over time. After the car has started I get the warning that the key has left the car when it's still in my pocket. It won't even recognize the key fob when held to the ignition button.
Instrument panel started flashing radio started cutting on and off at hen my wife was dropping kids off to me I seen smoke and told her to pop hood and seen a fire starting in alternator told her to cut car off and alternator start smoking no power to car at all had to leave window down had it at chrysler 07/24/ 2012
"takata recall" the check engine light continues to come on intermittently. There does not seem to be an actual problem. The light may come on and stay on for a few hours or a few days.
My recall on my chrysler 300c went out the alternator before they had the part to fix it and now my monitor went out cause of it. I was lucky it was in front of my house when it died
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Questions about the 2012 Chrysler 300C
Is the 2012 Chrysler 300C reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2012 Chrysler 300C, close to a typical 300C model year.
What is the 2012 Chrysler 300C year score?
The 2012 Chrysler 300C scores 67 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chrysler 300C: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Chrysler 300C?
Electrical system, with 7 complaints, typically around 84,500 miles. Next is engine (4).
How many recalls does the 2012 Chrysler 300C have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chrysler 300C have the most electrical problems?
The Chrysler 300C model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (56 complaints), 2013 (23 complaints) and 2005 (22 complaints).
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