2012 Chrysler 300C Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Chrysler 300C, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 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.
“Car started miss firing one cold morning. Shakes at low RPM and throws a cel. Barely over 100k miles and it ticking very loudly which makes me believe it is the rocker arms. Now instead of being covered the cost to repair I have to pay out of pocket on a car I am still financing. Simply ridiculous , never owning a Chrysler ever again.”
NHTSA complaint #11186035, filed 2019-03, 100,410 miles“Timing chain failure. Caused major engine damage and failure. I was driving on the highway at 55mph and the car suddenly stalled and would not start. Had it towed to the mechanic and learned that the timing chain had broken and caused catastrophic failure/damage in the engine. I had to replace the engine, costing nearly $7k.”
NHTSA complaint #11123179, filed 2018-08, 50,000 miles“There is a recall on my car for alternators failing/over heating effecting circuitry, that can stop the car while in motion or end up in flames. This is extremely dangerous I was notified 3 months ago and still no remedy I want my car fixed. I am scared to drive my car.. My car trunk has opened while driving. Part of the same problem?”
NHTSA complaint #11022881, filed 2017-09, 48,000 miles“Takata recall the check engine light continues to come on intermittently. There does not seem to be an actual problem. The light may come on and stay on for a few hours or a few days.”
NHTSA complaint #11093474, filed 2018-05, 99,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 1 | 9% |
| 2013 | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 | 4 | 27% |
| 2011 | 6 | 24% |
| 2010 | 3 | 30% |
| 2009 | 6 | 55% |
| 2008 | 5 | 17% |
| 2007 | 24 | 21% |
| 2006 | 243 | 35% |
| 2005 | 70 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chrysler 300C
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology