2012 Chrysler 300 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 426 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Chrysler 300, 4% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 2018, the cruise control on my 2012 Chrysler 300 limited was acting intermittent. I would press the button it would work and sometimes not. I brought it in to my hemet ca. Chrysler dealership and they replaced the cc switch. Now, 2 yrs. Latter it's happening again...I tried it a few times while on the highway/in-city and it didn't work. Later on our way home, I tried it again and it worked. …”
NHTSA complaint #11348399, filed 2020-08, 92,000 miles“I have experienced my electronic stability control indicator light come on and the malfunctioning indicator light both come . The vehicle loses speed and will not go in park or shut off . The fuses in the fuse box become extremely hot . Had diagnostic done and was told it was the rear speed wheel speed sensor . Part was replaced and vehicle is doing the same thing .”
NHTSA complaint #10746613, filed 2015-08, 56,000 miles“Has started visiting a friend in the hospital comma park the car in a parking garage and engage the parking brake. The car was stationary not moving and when I return and disengage the parking brake I noticed my ABS and traction control lights are on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10869971, filed 2016-05, 7,300 miles“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“I was entering the freeway and at about 45 MPH the car just stalled dropping speed to about 15 MPH so I released the gas pedal and started to gain speed when I was going to merge onto the first lane at about 50 MPH the car stalled again stopping the traffic behind me. I almost drove off the freeway to avoid the cars behind me. Thats the scariest but like a month ago it did the same thing at a stop light it just wouldn't respond when I tried to take off so I had to turn it off and start it again.”
NHTSA complaint #10649858, filed 2014-10, 43,695 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10174152Mar 17, 2020High Beams Are Inop, Shutter Door On High Beams Open And Then Close In Cold Ambient Temperatures. DTC B1632-11 And B1636-11 Set
- 10224676Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor
- 10219755Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 17 | 4% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 38 | 4% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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