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Problems with 2012 Chrysler 300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2012 Chrysler 300 starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 74 937 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 173 complaints from 2012 Chrysler 300 about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 22 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 WIRING 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 SOFTWARE 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2012 Chrysler 300

I recently ran into some mechanical issues that have concerned me. i was driving my vehicle october 9th 2019 on the highway with an average speed of 70mph 'speed limit' and without any warning the vehicle cut off while still in motion. there were no warning lights or any indication that i was having any issues mechanically. i was able to pull over safely and the vehicle would not start. after 15-20 minutes on the side of the road and a few phone calls to a towing company i tried to start the vehicle and it started right up. i contacted the nearest dealer to me 'rocky mount chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat, located at 1340 s wesleyan blvd, rocky mount, nc 27803 at phone number 252-977-1340'. i was told by the service manager my vehicle had already had the recall for the electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator completed and there should not be any problems. this was even after stating the issue which i caused me to be on the side of the road. believing the recall actually fixed the problem the first time then why am i now/still having the same problems as listed with the recall, electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. while driving various speeds, the vehicle's thermostat ran hot. while accelerating, the thermostat would reset to normal. the contact also stated that while accelerating at 55 mph, the vehicle shut off and the electronic throttle control (etc) warning indicator illuminated. the contact had to wait thirty minutes before the vehicle was able to be restarted and resume normal driving. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the thermostat was replaced, but no error codes could be found regarding the etc. despite the thermostat replacement, the failures persisted. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 132,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact's vehicle suddenly shut off and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed from the scene. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) and the alternator was replaced; however, the failure recently recurred. the manufacturer and courtesy dodge (440 28th st se, grand rapids, mi) were notified of the failure. the cause of the failure was not determined. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 111,000.*dt*jb

Tipm malfunction burned causing serious issues, no a/c, battery charge low but good battery, navigation no longer works. unsafe to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. clear lake chrysler jeep dodge ram (15711 gulf fwy, webster, tx 77598, (281) 310-8367) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and kept the vehicle for three days. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Stoneridge chrysler dodge jeep ram pleasanton, ca sold me this vehicle in march 2019, soon as left the dealer the alternator went out, then the engine light came on. the rear camera do not work, the uconnect do not work-malfunctions. the car was returned and kept for two to three weeks. returned to me with the uconnect malfunctioning, engine light back on, rear camera not working.

Since i have purchased this verhicle. the hands-free safety calling features have failed to start up. not connecting with any hand-held devices, making it difficult to operate the car whether is moving or parked.

My 2012 chrysler 300 limited has had two recalls (t36 & v01) at first, the power steering was affected and then the vehicle finally died. i had to stop driving the car before it died because it would not pass inspection with the t36 recall and finally, i have been unable to renew my registration. i have contacted service three times and have not received a call back.

While driving, the vehicle warning lights indicated systems starting to shut down---warning lights for abs, traction control, battery low, check engine, etc. then "brakes" red light started flashing, and car felt like brakes were on. car systems lost all power and car stalled, and i could not even run the "blinker" warning lights or any lights at all. i was able to swing car to side of road just in time before it basically "locked up" dead and immovable. had to have car towed 2 miles to home. i had previously called local dealer and chrysler headquarters 4 different times to schedule the 17v-435 alternator recall service over a several month period starting march 2018. was told twice i had been moved up the waiting list for parts and they would call to schedule appointment. as of date of alternator failure december 13, 2018 i was never re-contacted for an appointment to bring car in for recall service. car now sitting dead and immobile at my home.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). while driving approximately 30 mph, the "power steering mode enabled" indicator illuminated. the contact called herb chambers chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of danvers at 978-774-8840 (located at 107 andover st, danvers, ma 01923) and was informed to bring the vehicle and leave it at the shop. the contact was also informed that the technician would not be able to inspect the vehicle until five to ten days and a loaner vehicle would not be provided. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 57,533. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. while driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked, sputtered, the gear slipped occasionally, and the vehicle suddenly shut off. the cause of the failure was not determined. gwinnett chrysler (5054 hwy 78, stone mountain, ga) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 31,000. *dt

My horn on my chrysler 300 s it don't blow it only blows if i make a turn then goes out

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. while driving at unknown speeds, an unknown hacker gained entry through the radio and the vehicle stalled. there were no warning indicators illuminated. as a result, contact disconnected the battery, stored it inside his home, and reconnected it upon driving. the vehicle was taken to gwinnett chrysler dodge jeep ram (5054 us-78, stone mountain, ga 30087, (678) 384-4774) and was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to another local dealer. the failure mileage was 235,000.

My car cut off and would turn back on i paid 250 for a battery and labor. once i started driving it the car shut off in traffic

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. while driving 12 mph, smoke was seen coming from under the hood. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. the fire was extinguished by an independent mechanic. no injuries were sustained. the contact stated that the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the local chrysler dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unknown.