2012 Chrysler 300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 8%of 426 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Chrysler 300, 8% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Has started visiting a friend in the hospital comma park the car in a parking garage and engage the parking brake. The car was stationary not moving and when I return and disengage the parking brake I noticed my ABS and traction control lights are on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10869971, filed 2016-05, 7,300 miles“We left our home to run an errand away from home. We were on our way back home when in my car we heard a bell or like a ring.. All of a sudden our car stalled in the street while we were driving it car turned off and my husband could not get it in gear or stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690167, filed 2015-02, 52,000 miles“When switching from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal my foot hits the plastic surface on the upper part of the foot well. This can delay the time it takes to hit the brakes. I removed the Chrysler issue floor mat to resolve the problem. This would be a safety issue with people with shoe size over 11.”
NHTSA complaint #10484059, filed 2012-11, 2,500 miles“Was driving down the road on a 90 plus degree day with my air on and radio and all of a sudden the radio shuts off the air shuts off and the heat comes on max all by its self.the winsheild wipers come on . I tried to turn them off but I couldnt. Try to roll the window down but it wouldnt work . Lost my power steering. Try to turn but I couldnt went to next drive way where it was wide enough and turned the car was trying to start while all this was going on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10898651, filed 2016-08, 63,000 miles“As I was driving on a city street, my alternator shut down causing everything electrical to stop functioning. I lost control of the vehicle and the brakes were not responding as well. The car kept rolling until I hit a curb.”
NHTSA complaint #10926327, filed 2016-11, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V197000May 2, 2012Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 300 and dodge charger vehicles. These vehicles may lose abs/esc system function due to an overheated…Covers: Chrysler 300 2011–2012, Dodge Charger 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11025727Nov 18, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
- 11025724Nov 17, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 50% |
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 10 | 10% |
| 2014 | 15 | 6% |
| 2013 | 16 | 5% |
| 2012 | 33 | 8% |
| 2011 | 19 | 10% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 7% |
| 2008 | 22 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 5% |
| 2006 | 39 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chrysler 300
212 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology