2012 Chrysler 300 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 426 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Chrysler 300, 3% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Airbag warning light keeps coming on and staying on for long lengths of time. Recall number no7 was issued for this very thing but Chrysler refuses to repair ours as it is 2 months short of manaufactor date. The recall began in april of 2013 and I contend the same parts that initiated this recall are the same parts used in our vehicle. They told me when enough complaints come in they may extend the dates of manufactor for the recall,”
NHTSA complaint #10893986, filed 2016-08, 52,000 miles“The vehicle is equipped with capsulated headlights, the left headlight has a halo and light pattern above the limit line that blinds oncoming traffic creating a hazard. Dealer refuses to do anything about it. Says many of the comparative cars have this pattern. It is very distracting to drive and dangerous for oncoming traffic. The headlights are adjusted to proper elevation.”
NHTSA complaint #10486288, filed 2012-11, 15,000 miles“After being parked in shade for over an hour on warm (70) day, brake light came on, then engine and transmission light on and off while driving. While at stop, smell of burnt plastic and unable to shift from drive to park; was eventually able to shift into park, then vehicle died, including flashers. No power to anything, including doors. Was stopped at head of left turn lane during lunch hour traffic; out of car due to building heat and increased burning plastic smell and to direct traffic around the vehicle for over an hour until towed by aaa. …”
NHTSA complaint #10862004, filed 2016-04, 58,000 miles“While driving about 30mpr, car suddenly loss all inside lights, including indicator lights. Within one minutes later, power dropped and car was barely driving. Within the two blocks I had to drive to get home, power continued to drop. No way to control the car; unable to turn off .ignition or put car in park it suddenly began to smoke profusely. Looked like all fluids leaked and car became hot. Then all dash lights came on flashing violently. Car smoked for about 20 minutes or more before it became quiet. Gears would not engage, so it remained in drive the whole time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10925096, filed 2016-11, 68,000 miles“Car was stalling and had electrical issues. I paid to get it fixed but never knew there was a recall for my vehicles alternator. The vehicle battery dies fairly quickly from time to time still and every know and then I have to call AAA to jump my car and they say my battery is good. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36. I never received a noticed.”
NHTSA complaint #11488273, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
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Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 9 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 17 | 7% |
| 2013 | 17 | 6% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 33 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chrysler 300
212 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 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 30, 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