2012 Chrysler 300C Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 47%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Chrysler 300C, 47% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 2 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.
“Instrument panel started flashing radio started cutting on and off at hen my wife was dropping kids off to me I seen smoke and told her to pop hood and seen a fire starting in alternator told her to cut car off and alternator start smoking no power to car at all had to leave window down had it at Chrysler 07/24/ 2012”
NHTSA complaint #11113436, filed 2018-07, 114,000 miles“I rec'd a recall on my vehicle about 4 months ago and was considering trading it in for a newer vehicle; however the dealership that I took it took indicated that because of the open recall (no current fix), they couldn't give me the best price to trade it since they wouldn't be able to sell it until the recall fix was implemented”
NHTSA complaint #11051662, filed 2017-12, 91,000 miles“I have a 2012 Chrysler 300C. Yesterday while I was driving around 40 MPH the alternator and the battery failed at the same time so subsequently the electronics in my vehicle quickly began to shut down starting with the radio, air conditioning, and then all of the vital electrical functions such as the ABS brakes, power steering, and ignition ( no electrical functions ultimately). …”
NHTSA complaint #11011164, filed 2017-07, 84,500 miles“Vehicle blind-spot system has malfunctioned and the remote keyless system has failed. The blind-spot system failed over time, it would specifically malfunction during rain/snow weather events or after a car wash. The remote keyless system has failed over time. After the car has started I get the warning that the key has left the car when it's still in my pocket. It won't even recognize the key fob when held to the ignition button.”
NHTSA complaint #11123174, filed 2018-08, 52,000 miles“The vehicle in questions backup camera flickers in reverse. It also sometimes displays the camera view reversed and without guide lines on screen. Multiple Chrysler 300 vehicles have these backup camera issues new, used, and pre-owned.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 57% |
| 2015 | 3 | 25% |
| 2014 | 3 | 27% |
| 2013 | 23 | 66% |
| 2012 | 7 | 47% |
| 2011 | 11 | 44% |
| 2010 | 5 | 50% |
| 2009 | 7 | 64% |
| 2008 | 16 | 53% |
| 2007 | 13 | 12% |
| 2006 | 56 | 8% |
| 2005 | 22 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chrysler 300C
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler 300C
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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