2012 Chrysler 300 electrical system problems
211 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Chrysler 300 — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Date: February 22, 2026 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL FCA US LLC Customer Care P.O. Box 21-8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004 RE: FORMAL COMPLAINT – Safety Defect (Rearview Camera Failure) Vehicle 1: 2012 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] ) Vehicle 2: 2018 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] ) To the Chrysler Customer Care Team…”
filed Feb 22, 2026
“I lost all power to my car randomly, i replaced my alternator, battery, and pcm as well as the pigtail harness for my alternator. the car has no power inside at all besides my taillights and brake lights stay on. i keep blowing fuses left and right the fuses that keep blowing are - asd feed #1…”
filed May 29, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a…Campaign 17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly failCampaign 14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
- Electrical SystemCampaign 12V197000 · May 2, 2012
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, 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…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 300 | 21 | 35% |
| 2018 300 | 68 | 45% |
| 2017 300 | 29 | 35% |
| 2016 300 | 15 | 20% |
| 2015 300 | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 300 | 72 | 31% |
| 2013 300 | 131 | 43% |
| 2011 300 | 119 | 60% |
| 2010 300 | 23 | 19% |
| 2009 300 | 25 | 30% |
| 2008 300 | 502 | 70% |
| 2007 300 | 57 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Chrysler 300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.