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2C3CCAFJXCH800478
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
CHRYSLER
Vehicle Model
300
Vehicle Series
LX
Vehicle Trim
SRT8
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
2C3CCAFJ*CH
Manufacturer Name
FCA CANADA INC.
Model Year
2012
Plant City
BRAMPTON
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
CANADA
Plant Company Name
Brampton Assembly
Plant State
ONTARIO
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Drive Type
RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Number Of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
6400.0
Displacement (CI)
390.55196220628
Displacement (L)
6.4
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Other Engine Info
Sales Code: ESG,ESH
Turbo
No
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Airbag: Outboard Seating Positions
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
2C3
World Manufacturer Identifier
CCAFJ
Vehicle Descriptor Section
X
Check Digit
CH800478
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
18 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,850
CO2 Emissions
423.1904761904762 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (9 Found)
Total Recalls
9
Vehicle
2012 CHRYSLER 300
Source
NHTSA Database
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause t...
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious inj
Remedy:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The r
Campaign: 19V018000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 o...
Consequence:
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018.
Campaign: 17V435000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-sp...
Consequence:
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parkin
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler cus
Campaign: 16V240000
Owner Complaints (424)
Total Complaints
424
Crashes Reported
24
Injuries Reported
13
AIR BAGS
"I was involved in a hit and run on March 2,2026 and the airbags did not deploy at all. My car was taken to ray lathem dealership when there was a recall pertaining to the airbags back in 2019. I was told everything was corrected. Now fast forward to ..."
ODI #11725705 | Crash reported | Injuries: 2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"PARKING AID CAMERA FAILED"
ODI #11724432
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