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2012 Chrysler 300 repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (32%)

Other (7%)

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2012 Chrysler 300 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

470-horsepower 6.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

They are still trying to figure out what the problem is? 
14000 mi problems with Sirius Travel Link-----AGAIN! 
3720 mi warranty recall for airbag connectors under fron seats. airbag light had been coming on. 

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2012 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

363-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

18000 mi The cruise control would not turn on. No codes defective ON/Off button in steering wheel. Replaced all is well. 
36000 mi Cruise control inop. Replaced switch on Steering Wheel. 2nd time for this failure and now on 3rd switch 

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2012 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

363-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

42000 mi Known recall for alternator issue which was alerted in 2017. Alternator failed. Replaced with old version alternator. Recall still open after replacement. 

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2012 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

76048 mi

US $230
Replaced defective bluetooth hands free telematics module. 
94000 mi

US $182
Replaced original OE battery. (around 5yrs and 95k miles of use) 

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2012 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

18300 mi 8.4 Inch Display and Radio - FM tuner is very noisy and has the poorest reception (range) of any FM radio that I have ever experienced. AM tuner does not work at all on any station. No signal received. 
143000 mi

US $350
Blind Spot Notification System - did not work. Mirrors constantly displayed that an object was in the blind spot sensor range. Ongoing problem. Sensors had to be replaced requiring the removal and replacement of the entire rear bumper fascia. Voice command system failed. Ongoing problem. Once activated, the system would hang for several minutes and prevent any audio from working. Each time, I would have to wait until the function would time out on its own before being able to interact with the audio system. Failed backup camera. Camera had been flaky to say the least. IT it would work at all, it was only momentary when the vehicle would be first placed into reverse. The image would then go completely dark (black) for the duration. The problem had become progressively worse, finally no camera operation at all for many months. 

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2012 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD

96420 mi

US $100
Alternator replaced Back-up cam replaced 
161000 mi

US $75
Front headlight burned out. Replaced both. Took about 20 minutes 
177000 mi

US $100
Wiring repair in passenger front. Airbag light was stuck on. 
1240 mi bluetooth wasnt working. 
13020 mi

$300
trunk opened while driving, dealer lubed latch outside odors come in after about 20 minutes even when recirculation is chosen 
24800 mi after receiving my car. i noticed a loud banging coming from the dashboard. they replaced the duct vent distributor motor. i have the safty-tech trim. warning messages sometimes appears such "battery saver mode" "clean front sensor" "blind spot detection is disabled". they found nothing. Suggested replacing the battery for ~ $266. i refused as i know i 
37200 mi

$1000
the a/c wasn't cold they replaced the evaporator and actuator the backup camera not working so they replaced it. 
23560 mi Rear trunk link activated while driving down the 401 without any trunk open button activation. trunk doesn't close properly at times. On several occasions need to slam trunk shut three times for it to remain closed. 
40300 mi the uconnect phone module is frozen in the pairing mode. Apparently this might be indicative of a faulty Bluetooth module. Called uconnect help line and they instructed me to doenload software upgrade which I did. Didn't help. 
41400 mi

C $180
Uconnect bluetooth module was found to be faulty. Dealer offered to provide part for free (car out of warranty at this time) and invoiced 1.5 units labour. 
44640 mi Car did not turn over. Battery discharged over a 5 day span parked in a garage. Boost resolved issue. Unclear why battry discharged as car has been left for almost 2 weeks at a time unattended. 
47120 mi Heater blows cold air, fluctuates to extreme heat. Trunk open light turns on while driving and alarm randomly triggered when left alone parked in garage. 
60760 mi

C $150
TPMS sensor no longer communicating and no reading in EVIC 
60760 mi

C $50
Rear bumper license plate light bulbs blown. Screws to remove housing rusted and mechanic shop had to be engaged to remove screws, re thread and install new bulbs. 

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2012 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic AWD

19840 mi There was a ticking from the engine area. Dealer diagnostics indicated a bad bearing in the alternator which was replaced under warranty. 
13640 mi iPod connection was fusing out and would not play iPod 

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2012 Chrysler 300 Electrical Problems

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