2012 Chrysler 300 engine problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Chrysler 300 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the temperature gauge had independently increased levels. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle as a temporary repair. The contact stated that while…”
filed Jul 25, 2025
“this car was crashed June 10 2023, owner went to hospital and car was towed and took to an auto pound .After 24 hours they told us a private company tolled it or stole it .we reported it stolen and payed a report and that's how I got the info of an independent mechanic trying to fix it. im trying…”
filed Jul 7, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 300 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 300 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 300 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 300 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 300 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 300 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 300 | 25 | 11% |
| 2013 300 | 36 | 12% |
| 2011 300 | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 300 | 11 | 9% |
| 2009 300 | 8 | 10% |
| 2008 300 | 53 | 7% |
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.