2012 Chrysler 300 vs 2013 Chrysler 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 425 | 306 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 261 | 316 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 34 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,000 mi | 43,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 211 | 131 |
| Power Train | 78 | 58 |
| Air Bags | 82 | 32 |
| Engine | 58 | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 15 |
| Steering | 28 | 13 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 24 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 77 | 30 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.