2012 Chrysler 300 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- SS Sport Utility 4-Door
- B Sport Utility 4-Door
- Base Sport Utility 4-Door
- LS Sport Utility 4-Door
- A Sport Utility 4-Door
- LT Sport Utility 4-Door
- Base Sedan 4-Door
- C Luxury Sedan 4-Door
- SRT8 Sedan 4-Door
- C Sedan 4-Door
- Limited Sedan 4-Door
- S Sedan 4-Door
- C Lujo Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 6.0L 5967CC 364Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 4.2L 256Cu. In. l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 3.6L 3604CC 220Cu. In. V6 FLEX DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 3.6L 3604CC 220Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 5.7L 345Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 5.7L 345Cu. In. V8 FLEX OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 6.4L 6424CC 392Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
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
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehi
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of ve
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain mode
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will no
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 el
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. The
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part numbe
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT8 AND THE CHRYSLER 300 SRT8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMEN
UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AN
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLES TPMS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PER
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, inc
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring h
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE
Customer Satisfaction Notification 34D - Healthy Airbag Inflator Collection - Dealer Notification (Revision 1)
Customer Satisfaction Notification 34D - Healthy Airbag Inflator Collection - Dealer Notification
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following dia
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
AIR BAG - SIDE CURTAIN
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing t
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Showing the 8 most recent of 132 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THE CAR LOST POWER AND STALLED. CRASH CAUSED BUY FAULTY ALTENATOR AND LEAD POSITIVE POWER WIRE
THE CAR LOST POWER AND STALLED. CRASH CAUSED BUY FAULTY ALTENATOR AND LEAD POSITIVE POWER WIRE
THE CAR LOST POWER AND STALLED. CRASH CAUSED BUY FAULTY ALTENATOR AND LEAD POSITIVE POWER WIRE
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 t
ON MAY 31, 2019 I WAS PARKING MY 2012 CHRYSLER 300 IN FRONT OF A CONVENIENCE STORE.. AS I WAS ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK IT CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND ENTERED THE STORE THROUGH THE PLATE GLASS
Showing the 5 most serious of 620 complaints filed with NHTSA.
