2012 Chrysler 300

287 serious complaints of 426, the most about air bags (83) and power train (79); per car on the road, 1.9× this model's usual year. 9 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA16002: vehicle rollaway, engine on. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.

What owners report

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v352000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jan 2017

“The contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v240000 (power train); however, the part for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Jul 2016

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Jun 2014)
• Repair program Customer Satisfaction Notification 34D - Healthy Airbag Inflator Collection - Dealer Notification (34D, Apr 2026)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

426 owner complaints · 9 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17–23 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features