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2C3CCACG2CH••••••2012 Chrysler 300
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2012 Chrysler 300 build (16 vs 5).
16on this build
402on the model
82builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 8Air Bags 4Engine 2Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJul 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the temperature gauge had independently increased levels. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle as a temporary repair. The contact…
Air BagsMar 2022
Recall notice for passenger air bag was sent three years ago. Vehicle was brought to dealership and held for a week to replace air bag. Vehicle was returned with air bag NOT replaced. I was told to wait for a call when they receive more air bags and they would schedule for…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2021
Gas smell coming from the tank or a fuel pump when gas is full. Hairline crack in fuel pump/tank causing horrible smell inside car cabin and exterior
SteeringMay 2020
There's a scrubbing noise in the steering column when turning. There's power steering fluid in the vehicle
Electrical SystemSep 2017
The contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V435000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2C3CCACG2CH250220 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.