2012 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

58Engine complaints

13.7%Of all 424 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM187 · 44.1%

AIR BAGS82 · 19.3%

POWER TRAIN76 · 17.9%

ENGINE58 · 13.7%

SERVICE BRAKES28 · 6.6%

Share of the 424 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Chrysler 300 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE AT A STOP POSITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED CONTINUOUSLY PRIOR TO MOVING…”NHTSA complaint 10748025 — filed 08/12/2015

“THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL, LOSING POWER AT AROUND 20MPH. THE FIRST INDICATION OF SOMETHING BEING WRONG WAS THE FAILING OF RADIO, A/C AND DIMMED…”NHTSA complaint 10730226 — filed 06/24/2015

“FIRST MY CAR DISPLAYED "BATTERY SAVER MODE", NEXT THE RADIO SHUTS OFF, THE ABS, EBS, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THEN THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY…”NHTSA complaint 10680266 — filed 01/31/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Chrysler 300 have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Chrysler 300: 58 of 424 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Chrysler 300 have in total?

424 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 34 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.