2012 Chrysler 300 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 426 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Chrysler 300, 2% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,750 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“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“The drivers side door will not latch in cold weather. I have to drive with the door open sometimes it will lock and keep door closed other times it will not.”
NHTSA complaint #11171012, filed 2019-01, 20 miles“On may 31, 2019 I was parking my 2012 Chrysler 300 in front of a convenience store.. As I was about to put the car in park it car accelerated on its own and entered the store through the plate glass window. The vehicle stopped due to an object in its way. The airbags never deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11223055, filed 2019-06“The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that he could not see out of the rear passenger window while driving. The dealer was notified and stated that they would send a representative to inspect the failure. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The contact was advised to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was 3,000.updated 06/05/12 the consumer stated there was a blind spot. Updated 06/18/19”
NHTSA complaint #10456889, filed 2012-04, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300 (n/a). The contact stated that when the windshield wiper switch was activated, the instrument cluster lights around the dashboard would illuminate, impairing the contact's vision. The contact stated that the failure was most prominent when driving the vehicle at night. The contact stated that once the windshield wipers were disengaged, the instrument cluster lights would become dim. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who advised the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed and there was nothing they could do to reset the brightness of the lights. …”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 11 | 13% |
| 2016 | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 14 | 1% |
| 2005 | 19 | 2% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
11 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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