2012 Chrysler 300 vs 2012 Tesla Model S
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 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 426 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 261 | 87 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 34 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 89 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,000 mi | 68,481 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 212 | 37 |
| Air Bags | 83 | 1 |
| Power Train | 79 | 5 |
| Engine | 58 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 1 |
| Steering | 28 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 24 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 77 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
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.