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2C3CCAFJ9CH800388

2012 CHRYSLER 300

Vehicle Summary

The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is a powerful sedan featuring a 6.4L V8 engine with rear-wheel drive. It comes equipped with frontal and side airbags for all rows, left-hand drive, and a manual seat belt system. Manufactured by FCA Canada Inc. in Brampton, Ontario, this model includes direct TPMS and no turbo, making it a robust and reliable passenger car.

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Make

CHRYSLER

Model

300

Year

2012

Engine

6.4L

Complete Specifications

30 specs

Make CHRYSLER

Manufacturer Name FCA CANADA INC.

Model 300

Model Year 2012

Plant City BRAMPTON

Series LX

Trim SRT8

Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country CANADA

Plant Company Name Brampton Assembly

Plant State ONTARIO

Body Class Sedan/Saloon

Doors 4

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Steering Location Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Drive Type RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive

Engine Number of Cylinders 8

Displacement (CC) 6400.0

Displacement (CI) 390.55196220628

Displacement (L) 6.4

Fuel Type - Primary Gasoline

Other Engine Info Sales Code: ESG,ESH

Turbo No

Seat Belt Type Manual

Other Restraint System Info Active Seat Belt at all Seating Position

Other Restraint System Info Frontal airbag at outboard seating position

Front Air Bag Locations 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations All Rows

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type Direct

Known Issues for This Vehicle

Oil consumption

The 2012 Chrysler 300 with a V8 engine is known to have issues with excessive oil consumption, which can lead to engine damage if not monitored regularly.

Camshaft phaser failure

This model may experience camshaft phaser failures, causing rough idling, stalling, and poor engine performance.

Timing chain tensioner problems

The timing chain tensioner can fail, leading to timing chain slack and potential engine damage.

Cooling system issues

Radiator and water pump failures are common, causing overheating and potential engine damage.

Engine misfire

Ignition coil and spark plug issues can lead to engine misfires, resulting in decreased performance and fuel efficiency.

Egr valve failure

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve can get clogged or fail, causing rough idling and reduced fuel efficiency.

Fuel injector problems

Faulty fuel injectors can lead to poor fuel delivery, causing rough engine performance and reduced fuel economy.

Throttle body issues

Throttle body failures can cause acceleration problems and rough idling.

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