2012 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 76 Engine complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300, 18% of its 426 total complaints for the year. That share is the highest among the model years shown, with a median failure mileage of 62,250 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 76
- 18% of 426
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 8
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 62,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Alternators reportedly smoke or catch fire, sometimes preceded by a 'battery saver mode' warning on the dashboard.
- Owners describe a whining or whirring noise from under the hood before loss of power or failure to accelerate.
- Drivers report the engine temperature gauge rising unexpectedly at highway speed, followed by white smoke entering the cabin through the vents.
- At least one owner reported the vehicle vibrating and losing speed at 65 mph while the check engine light came on.
- Some complaints describe stalling accompanied by a burning odor and illuminated check engine and brake indicators.
When 2012 Chrysler 300 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 17, 2012, latest Jul 25, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 300
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by 300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2012 Chrysler 300?
- NHTSA lists 76 Engine complaints for the 2012 model year, which is 18% of the 426 total complaints filed for that year — the highest share among the model years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Chrysler 300 engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2012 Chrysler 300 is 62,250 miles.
- Did the engine problems cause any fires or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this engine issue area lists 8 fires, 3 crashes, and 3 injuries tied to complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300.
- How does the 2012 model compare to other 300 model years for engine complaints?
- The 2012 model's 18% engine complaint share is higher than 2010 (16%), 2011 (13%), 2013 (16%), and every later year shown, making it the peak year for this issue.