2012 Chrysler 300 vs 2012 Dodge Charger
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 426 | 648 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 261 | 219 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 34 | 49 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,000 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 212 | 359 |
| Air Bags | 83 | 111 |
| Engine | 58 | 94 |
| Power Train | 79 | 65 |
| Steering | 28 | 53 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 43 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 52 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 24 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 77 | 121 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 33 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 33 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 10 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
2012 Chrysler 300
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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.