2012 Chrysler 300 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 28 steering complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300, 7% of that year's 426 total complaints, with median failure mileage at 59,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue, and no crashes or injuries were reported, though 4 fires appear among the sample complaints.
- Steering complaints
- 28
- 7% of 426
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 59,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly seizes or locks up while turning at low speeds, sometimes just a few seconds before releasing.
- Power steering warning indicator illuminates at highway speed while the steering wheel binds up and engine power briefly drops.
- Steering seizure occurs alongside electrical failures, including alternator problems, ABS lights, and instrument panel malfunctions.
- Grinding or squeaking noises come from the steering column or wheel during turns, even on nearly new vehicles.
- Owners report the rear wheels feel misaligned with no way to adjust them, causing the car to not track straight.
- Steering lock-up has been reported alongside stalling, with the engine failing to restart afterward.
When 2012 Chrysler 300 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 22, 2013, latest Apr 6, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 300
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by 300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chrysler 300?
- NHTSA lists 28 steering complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300, making up 7% of the 426 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Chrysler 300?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2012 Chrysler 300.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2012 Chrysler 300?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Chrysler 300 is 59,000 miles.
- Did steering problems on the 2012 Chrysler 300 cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300, though 4 fires appear in the complaint sample.
- How does the 2012 Chrysler 300 compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2012 model's 7% share of complaints tied to steering is higher than 2010 (2%), 2011 (4%), and 2013 (4%), making it a relative high point among 300 model years.