2012 Chrysler 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 79about this part
- Share
- 19%of 426 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 79 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Chrysler 300, 19% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was traveling down a busy street in atlanta. I came to a stop sign and when I tried to continue through the intersection, the car would not move. The engine was reeving up high but the car was not moving. It also would not let me put the car in park. I had to turn the car off and after a few minutes I was able to restart the car and continue on my trip. This has happened multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11297941, filed 2020-01, 59,000 miles“I was waiting in the drive thru bank line and the car cut off without warning. I had it towed to the Chrysler dealership and was told that I need a new alternator. However there was a recall on the 160 amp Chrysler 300 (recal p60) but I was told by Chrysler that my car is 180 amp but I've experienced the same issue as the 160 amp. Something needs to be done about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10968386, filed 2017-03, 52,000 miles“The gear shifter sometimes does not go into park and on one occasion I got out of the car without realizing and immediately jumped back in, reengaging the park position. Since that time, I double check each time before getting out. Have not liked this shifter since I bought the car in 2012, since obtaining the correct gear takes sometimes several attempts. My wife also has this difficulty.”
NHTSA complaint #10825003, filed 2016-02, 20,100 miles“On 5-01-16, while driving, heard a thump type noise in my right rear. This also activated my check engine light. Also I noted significant reduction in ability to accelerate, as in the car was stuck in a higher gear. Drove straight to my local mechanic and he did a obd ll test. A p1dc7-00 code came back.”
NHTSA complaint #10872514, filed 2016-06, 80,000 miles“I press the start button my car and it came up service transmission, please put vehicle in park, my windshield wipers activated on their own (when they were in the off position), my heater continuously blew hot and I was unable to turn it off. I had to crawl through the backseat of my vehicle to open the trunk and disconnect it from the battery to cut the vehicle off. It also blind spot deter failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790369, filed 2015-11, 62,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V240000Apr 25, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014…Covers: Chrysler 300 2012–2014, Dodge Charger 2012–2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2015
Related service bulletins
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- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10229031Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10194007Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
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- 10220843Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
- 10190590Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2020 | 1 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 17 | 11% |
| 2017 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 18% |
| 2015 | 24 | 24% |
| 2014 | 70 | 30% |
| 2013 | 58 | 19% |
| 2012 | 79 | 19% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 30 | 4% |
| 2007 | 189 | 38% |
| 2006 | 257 | 26% |
| 2005 | 189 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chrysler 300
212 complaintsAir bags
83 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 29, 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