2012 Chrysler 300 electrical system problems
212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Chrysler 300 — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle received passenger airbag inflator recall service at Viva CDJR in El Paso, TX. The dash disassembly disturbed adjacent wiring/BCM connections, and after driving, vibration caused a short/ground fault, creating runaway wipers, A/C failure, transmission limp mode, check engine and power…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“Date: February 22, 2026 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL FCA US LLC Customer Care P.O. Box 21-8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004 RE: FORMAL COMPLAINT – Safety Defect (Rearview Camera Failure) Vehicle 1: 2012 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] ) Vehicle 2: 2018 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] ) To the Chrysler Customer Care Team…”
filed Feb 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a…Campaign 17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly failCampaign 14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
- Electrical SystemCampaign 12V197000 · May 2, 2012
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 300 | 21 | 35% |
| 2018 300 | 69 | 45% |
| 2017 300 | 29 | 35% |
| 2016 300 | 15 | 20% |
| 2015 300 | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 300 | 72 | 31% |
| 2013 300 | 131 | 43% |
| 2011 300 | 119 | 60% |
| 2010 300 | 23 | 19% |
| 2009 300 | 25 | 30% |
| 2008 300 | 502 | 70% |
| 2007 300 | 57 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Chrysler 300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.