TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING, THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. MOMENTS LATER, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ROLLED BACKWARDS APPROXIMATELY TEN FEET. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAI…
2012 chrysler 300 powertrain problems
severe 74 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
74
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I HAD A RECALL PERFORMED AT THE DEALER FOR THE SHIFTER RECALL IN FOR WHICH THEY PERFORMED A REPROGRAM THAT WOULD SUPPOSEDLY KEEP THE CAR FROM ROLLING IF THE DRIVERS DOOR WAS OPENED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT PUT IN PARK. WELL HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED. AFTER THE REPROGRAM WHENEVER THE DRIVERS DOOR IS OPENED WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING AND IN GEAR IT JUMPS INTO PARK WHICH IS BAD FOR THE DRIVELINE. I GUES…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFTER SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,198.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2012 chrysler 300?
It's a meaningful issue. 74 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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