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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2012 models.

Class: Large Cars
Body styles: 300 Srt-8
Engines: 6.4L 8-cyl
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 17 combined · 14 city / 23 hwy
Length: 200.4 in
Curb weight: 4,270 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 195 for similar models.
No recalls so far

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 16 similar 2012 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is a large car offered with a 6.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 200 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,270 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 23 highway), 10% worse than the 2012 large car average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2012

Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl
Engines dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl
Best combined MPG down from 21 to 17

Compared with 2010; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2010 300 SRT8 →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
300 Srt-8	200.4 in	75.2 in	58.3 in	120.1 in	63.4 / 63 in	4,270 lb	54/46

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
300 SRT8	6.4L 8-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	14 / 23 / 17	-10%	$4,850	523

Spend $12,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

18.9 MPG2012 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2012 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8.

Similar 2012 large cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 (this car)	17 MPG	Not rated	0
2012 Honda Accord	27 MPG	Not rated	8
2012 Chevrolet Impala	22 MPG	Not rated	3
2012 Chevrolet Camaro	22 MPG	Not rated	4
2012 Dodge Charger	23 MPG	Not rated	15
2012 Dodge Challenger	21 MPG	Not rated	6
2012 Chevrolet Malibu	26 MPG	Not rated	2

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8.

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Not every 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 300 SRT8 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2014 300 SRT8	17	–	Not rated
2013 300 SRT8	17	200.4 in	Not rated
2010 300 SRT8	21	–	Not rated
2009 300 SRT8	21	–	Not rated
2008 300 SRT8	21	–	Not rated
2007 300 SRT8	21	–	Not rated
2006 300 SRT8	15	–	Not rated
2005 300 SRT8	21	–	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →