The service and repair manual for the 2012 Chrysler 300 — 6.0L V8 and 4.2L I6 and 5.3L V8 and 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 6.4L V8 engines, 13 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chrysler published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV 4.2L I6 — DOHC 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC 5.7L V8 — OHV 6.4L V8 — 392 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | 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 +7 |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 620 complaints · 132 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 300 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,550
- General Information 1,720
- Accessories & Equipment 11,145
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 851
- Body & Frame 3,577
- Maintenance 201
- Brakes 1,356
- Restraints 3,249
- Drivelines & Axles 322
- Steering 737
- Electrical 4,385
- Suspension 1,584
- Engine Mechanical 1,095
- Transmission 1,280
- Engine Performance 3,750
- Common Specs & Procedures 300
- Rear 157
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 300
- Power Train — automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · 16V240000Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the park position may be struck by the vehi.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
- Electrical System — alternator/generator/regulator · 17V435000If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. the.
- Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems · 12V004000Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout an.
- Air Bags · 13V118000In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, inc.
- Service Brakes, Air — antilock › control unit/module · 12V197000This could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 620 complaints and Chrysler has issued 132 technical service bulletins for the 2012 300. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 300 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 300?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 6.0L V8 and 4.2L I6 and 5.3L V8 and 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 6.4L V8 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chrysler published for this year.
What 2012 300 problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 300, covering power train, air bags, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chrysler dealers.
Does it include 2012 300 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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