2012 Chrysler 300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 426 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,480miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Chrysler 300, 1% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,480 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.
“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 miles“My 2012 Chrysler 300 3.6l v6 went in battery save mode as I was driving then shut off. It would not start so I boost it off and was able to get it started. I drove a circle around the apartment complex and the car begin to smoke. The 180amp alternator was smoking and burning up. I changed the alternator and replaced the battery. Now the car cranks and stay running but will not drive. No dash lights are working and I can not put it into gear. If I turn the wheel to the right or left completely then the A/C and dash lights n radio work but the car still will not go into my desired gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991950, filed 2017-05, 92,648 miles“Oily film is forming on the windshield that reduces driver's visibility. Delamination on a side of windshield - potentially compromising integrity of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10637638, filed 2014-09, 8,880 miles“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”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 11% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 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 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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