2012 Chrysler-Jeep 300: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Chrysler-Jeep 300 first registered in 2012: we looked at the 155 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 155 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2012 Chrysler-Jeep 300?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2012 Chrysler-Jeep 300 than on all cars registered in 2012.
- Track rod ends5.4× usualChrysler-Jeep 30023.2% All 2012 cars4.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 9.7%, against 2.2% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Common 2012 Chrysler-Jeep 300 MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2012 Chrysler-Jeep 300 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension43% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres28% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes28% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics17% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks5% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2012 Chrysler-Jeep 300
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 5.4× as often on the 2012 Chrysler-Jeep 300 as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Chrysler-Jeep 300 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,088 | Suspension 47% |
| 2009 | 1,061 | Brakes 45% |
| 2008 | 1,934 | Suspension 48% |
| 2007 | 3,262 | Suspension 47% |
| 2006 | 2,373 | Brakes 47% |
| 2005 | 213 | Suspension 41% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Chrysler-Jeep 300 cars first registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score