2012 Chrysler 300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 7%of 426 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Chrysler 300, 7% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
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“The power steering went on the my 2012 Chrysler 300s with a 5.7l v8. The steering started getting stiffer and stiffer until you needed two have both hands firmly on the wheel to make it turn. The steering went from normal to totally manual and very difficult in about 5 min. I drove the vehicle to a repair facility, however steering was extremely difficult.”
NHTSA complaint #10929803, filed 2016-12, 98,000 miles“While driving on parkway, battery light saver comes on car, instrument panel goes hay wire just starts lighting up gauges going crazy. Steering wheel locks up car cuts off, lucky I was the only vehicle on the road manage to stop car bye hitting a embankment, when I pulled over black smoke was coming from the hood. Could smell something electric burning. Car cut off and would not start had toed to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10731617, filed 2015-07, 88,000 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“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 service bulletins
- 10221192Apr 10, 2021Steering System Inspection After a Collision This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding conditions under which replacement or repair of steering system components…
- 10130089Aug 24, 2016Steering Column If vehicle comes in for steering column replacement, verify column installed. Go to Info Column in Star Parts and open the flow chart to determine which column is…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 10 | 10% |
| 2014 | 11 | 5% |
| 2013 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 28 | 7% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 8% |
| 2008 | 18 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 47 | 5% |
| 2005 | 43 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chrysler 300
212 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsBrakes
33 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.
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