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2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible, most often about the air bags (31% of complaints). It is the most complained-about 200 Convertible model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.

Complaints35
Recalls1
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible problems

  1. Air bags

    11 complaints · 31%

    On jan 3rd 2019 I had an accident (front impact) and the front airbags deployed - but the biggest problem is - the airbags did not even come close to my face -- it was 10 inches away from my face and immediately defused. I was really appalled and I strongly believe its a defective airbag and it was no way saving my…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 54,500 miles

  2. Seat belts

    7 complaints · 20%

  3. Lights

    6 complaints · 17%

    Parts named most often: headlights.

    The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH and the headlights failed to illuminate properly. The failure recurred whenever the headlights were activated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they advised the contact that the headlights were operating…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 180,000 miles
    The electrical system started to cut in and out while driving down the highway. As I started to slow down for a stop light the vehicle lost all power. The engine died and there was no lighting. This happened at night and the car could not even turn on the hazard lights. After 15 minutes the car regained power and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 3,400 miles

  4. Engine

    6 complaints · 17%

    Half of these problems showed up before 15,500 miles.

    After stopping at a light, I started to make a left turn on a slight decline. The car stalled out and I began rolling into the intersection until I realized I had no power. The car stalled on two other occasions at later dates also from a stop.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 4,000 miles
    The electrical system started to cut in and out while driving down the highway. As I started to slow down for a stop light the vehicle lost all power. The engine died and there was no lighting. This happened at night and the car could not even turn on the hazard lights. After 15 minutes the car regained power and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 3,400 miles

  5. Electrical

    5 complaints · 14%

    Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles.

    Upon picking my 2011 Chrysler 200 limited convertible up from the dealer after it was there for a few days for a recall for the head restraint (n38) and had an engine cylinder head replaced I noticed that the driver's side heated seat light was off. So far the heated seat itself seems to be working ok. I called the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 42,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible. The contact stated that the vent control function failed to work on the front passenger side for warm air when the heating option was utilized. The failure caused difficulty defrosting the front windshield. The dealer replaced the thermostat and flushed the system more…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 50,000 miles

  6. Transmission

    3 complaints · 9%

    Shifting lag between 1&2 and 2&3 gears .car starts to accelerate then slows before shifting and accelerates again same in next gears. Problem worse when cold . And frequent but intermittent.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 2,500 miles
    The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while sitting idle, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal and placed the vehicle in neutral. The trac warning light and the electrical warning lamps illuminated simultaneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 23,000 miles

  7. Speed control

    3 complaints · 9%

    While coming down a steep hill, I put my car in low gear, 2nd to be exact. During the process of being in second gear, my brake light came on while going down the hill. This has never happened before and I only have 24,000.00 miles on my vehicle.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 24,000 miles

  8. Seats

    3 complaints · 9%

    Upon picking my 2011 Chrysler 200 limited convertible up from the dealer after it was there for a few days for a recall for the head restraint (n38) and had an engine cylinder head replaced I noticed that the driver's side heated seat light was off. So far the heated seat itself seems to be working ok. I called the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 42,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the driver’s and passenger’s side front seats moved unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 46,900 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible recalls

  1. Steering: column

    NHTSA 11V315000 · June 8, 2011 · 11,096 vehicles

    Risk: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Full defect summary

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

NHTSA defect investigations

Questions about the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (11 complaints); seat belts (7 complaints); lights (6 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 8, 2011 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2011 a bad year for the Chrysler 200 Convertible?
It is the most complained-about 200 Convertible model year since 2000, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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