2011 Chrysler 300 vs 2012 Chrysler 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 200 | 425 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 177 | 261 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 34 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,250 mi | 66,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 119 | 211 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 82 |
| Power Train | 6 | 78 |
| Engine | 18 | 58 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 28 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 24 |
| Steering | 7 | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 34 | 77 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 29 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.