2012 Chrysler 300 vs 2012 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 426 | 1,556 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 261 | 180 |
| Investigations | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 51 |
| Fire reports | 34 | 95 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 26–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,000 mi | 82,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 58 | 567 |
| Electrical System | 212 | 234 |
| Steering | 28 | 301 |
| Air Bags | 83 | 169 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 151 |
| Power Train | 79 | 97 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 141 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 99 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 77 | 169 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 61 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 102 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 71 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 65 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 143 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 48 |
2012 Chrysler 300
2012 Hyundai Sonata
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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.