2012 Chrysler 300 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 426 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,825miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Chrysler 300, 1% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,825 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the drivers side front rotors, calibers, and upper ball joint suddenly fractured causing the wheel to detach from the vehicle damaging the fender, the bumper and the rear driver's side tire as well. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,825.”
NHTSA complaint #10911182, filed 2016-10, 64,825 miles“The air bag light comes on n off with a passenger in the seat and also the shifter sometimes doesn’t shift into gear I have to unplug battery for 10 minutes to reset system that comes to the electrical situation”
NHTSA complaint #11475583, filed 2022-07“Esc off light comes on and transmission does not shift has loss of power gets extremely bad gas mileage. Whole engine shakes and bucks as if misfiring., cruise control nor sport mode engage.”
NHTSA complaint #11493407, filed 2022-11“2012 Chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to oil filters the consumer stated the vehicle would wander to the left or right. The vehicle has ESC. All four wheels were out of alignment. Chrysler did not want to change the alignment, in order for it to be within specification. Updated consumer letter 10/18/12. The consumer also stated the transmission would not change to the highest gear. Updated 01/12/13. The consumer stated it was a design flaw, that the rear suspension could not be adjusted. Updated 06/24/13”
NHTSA complaint #10455205, filed 2012-04Related service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
- 10217484Nov 1, 2017Servicing Lower Control Arm Inner Pivot Bushings This bulletin discusses replacement of the lower control arm inner pivot bushings.
- 10216303Nov 1, 2017Servicing Lower Control Arm Inner Pivot Bushings This bulletin discusses replacement of the lower control arm inner pivot bushings.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 | 14 | 1% |
| 2005 | 49 | 6% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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