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2012 Chrysler 300 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
212about this part
Share
50%of 426 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 212 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Chrysler 300, 50% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 30 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2012 Chrysler 300 limited has had two recalls (t36 & v01) at first, the power steering was affected and then the vehicle finally died. I had to stop driving the car before it died because it would not pass inspection with the t36 recall and finally, I have been unable to renew my registration. I have contacted service three times and have not received a call back.”

NHTSA complaint #11210690, filed 2019-05, 66,540 miles

“Stoneridge Chrysler dodge jeep ram pleasanton, ca sold me this vehicle in march 2019, soon as left the dealer the alternator went out, then the engine light came on. The rear camera do not work, the uconnect do not work-malfunctions. The car was returned and kept for two to three weeks. Returned to me with the uconnect malfunctioning, engine light back on, rear camera not working.”

NHTSA complaint #11196741, filed 2019-04, 61,500 miles

“Battery and alternator went completely out at 78500 miles with no warning signs at all. Drove to work and had no lights to indicate anything was failing in the car when I went to go home at 3am. I couldn't get into the car because battery was dead. Had to lay out of pocket for a new battery and alternator plus labor when I had just purchased the car 3 months ago.”

NHTSA complaint #10994970, filed 2017-06, 78,500 miles

“I have a 2012 Chrysler 300 limited with a 3.6l v6 and 180 amp alternator. Failure occurred at 88000. Show very similar symptoms for recall number 14v634000 (low power mode, battery light, complete electrical system failure) was told by Chrysler that they would not cover it since the recall was for the 160 amp alternator. I had to replace out of pocket with total repair cost at 1200.”

NHTSA complaint #10984784, filed 2017-05, 88,000 miles

“Alternator went out without any warning. Battery was drained by alternator had no warning. I drive to work and everything was fine had no warning lights on that anything was malfunctioning in the car. When I tried to leave work I couldn't I was not even able to get into the car. Bought a new battery the next day and alternator drained that one too so had to go get the alternator replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #11005093, filed 2017-07, 78,500 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022120%
20192236%
20186945%
20172935%
20161520%
20151414%
20147230%
201313143%
201221250%
201111960%
20102319%
20092530%
200850270%
20075711%
2006959%
20059912%

Other parts of the 2012 Chrysler 300

Air bags
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsBrakes
33 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 27, 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