KnownCarProblems2012 Chrysler 200 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 638 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chrysler 200, most often about the engine (25% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about 200 model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2012 Chrysler 200 problems
Engine
161 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
Under normal driving conditions all of a sudden the vehicle accelerates on its own. The engine stalls and loss of steering. The electronic throttle control warning light comes on and blinks, as well as the engine light and the traction control light comes on. Acceleration is only at 20% of what it normally is with…
The car has stalled on four different occasions while driving. It stalled three time while driving in traffic. One time it stalled on the highway. The car has turned back on after a couple of tries. A malfunction indicator light comes on after the incident and stays on for a period of time. The light simple goes out…
Electrical
140 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, horn.
Under normal driving conditions all of a sudden the vehicle accelerates on its own. The engine stalls and loss of steering. The electronic throttle control warning light comes on and blinks, as well as the engine light and the traction control light comes on. Acceleration is only at 20% of what it normally is with…
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving 10 MPH, the tire pressure gauge malfunctioned, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated, and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The warning indicators functioned normally after 20 minutes, but the air bag light remained illuminated and a tipm warning…
Air bags
136 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
"takata recall" as I was driving down highway. I heard a safety ding and I noticed my air bag saftey light was on. I took it to the dealership and told me it was to due the the airbag sensor and could not be fixed at this time. That was back in the beginning of the year. To date there is no remedy.
There was a recall on my vehicle I took it to the dealership in harrisonburg va to be repaired. They only fixed the active head restraints. My car failed a state inspection due to my airbag light illuminating. I have read that "certain" Chrysler 200's 2012 they are to reprogram the tipm then replace the occupant…
Other or unspecified
103 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles.
My cars A/C heater blend door actuator has gone out. Upon my research I see there are numerous Chrysler 200 owners with the same problem. It is my understanding gm recalled the same part from the same manufacturer. Shouldn't Chrysler recall the part as well? The problem is persistent in the part continually clicks…
I am an owner of a 2012 Chrysler 200 and on feb. 1st while sitting in my driveway a fire started in the internal. I called Chrysler and I received a letter that they will not take responsibility for any manufacturing or assembly error. A week prior before the car caught on fire the heat would only work on the driver…
Visibility and wipers
81 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Passenger side heating and defrost not working and barely working on driver side. Will not defrost causing trouble with visibility... There have been numerous complaints about this very same issue on "carcomplaints.com" the issue became noticeable when it state to get cold in november and december of 2017 around…
Heater and defroster fail on passenger side of vehicle. This causes the driver to not be able to see. The cause of this failure is do to faulty fluid/design by Chrysler. This is a major safety issues.
Seat belts
71 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Driving and interior lights dim down and get real bright spontaneously. Also my seat belt light and chime don't work all the time?? Trans already slips when leaving town at a medium acceleration? Only 75000 miles on the car.
I got into a car accident in may of 2016. My air bags did not deploy, as they should have given the speed I was going. I also was not notified of this recall until later that year. I have called and checked online to see when the parts would be in to have the recall issue solved and I have been told they do not have…
Transmission
54 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that when taking off from being idle, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate…
Vehicle stalled and would not start while driving (2 times )towed to dealer as (both times) tow driver could not restart. Dealer reported no computer codes and car started after car started on problem. There appears to be common safety hazard that has been experienced by many owners, that reportly Chrysler and NHTSA…
Steering
45 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: column.
The steering column makes loud "popping" noises at low speeds and when turning the vehicle. It sounds like the steering column is going to snap. In addition, I had to have all of my lifters replaced in the engine due to a loud ticking noise coming from under the hood. Lastly, the leather material is coming off of all…
Submitted a complaint where I inadvertently listed my vehicle as a 2015 Chrysler 200. My car is a 2012 Chrysler 200. Could you change my previous complaint of this same date to reflect a 2012 Chrysler 200.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Chrysler 200 recalls
Seats: head restraint
Risk: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the orc as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2017. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is t56.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2012 jeep liberty and 2012-2013 chrysler 200 and dodge avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (orc) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocr, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on october 26, 2016. The recall began on august 15, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s61.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 chrysler 200, 2010 chrysler sebring, 2010-2012 dodge caliber and 2010-2014 jeep patriot, compass and dodge avenger vehicles. The occupant restraint control (ocr) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Air bags
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the totally integrated power module (tipm) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on november 19, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n38.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured june 28, 2011, through december 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 dodge avenger vehicles manufactured june 25, 2011, through january 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 dodge nitro vehicles manufactured june 17, 2011, through december 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 jeep liberty vehicles manufactured june 17, 2011, through august 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6l engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
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
Active head rest inadvertent deployment
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe19014 on september 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the active head rest (ahr) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (my) 2014 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles.when odi opened the investigation, odi was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.a small number of early warning reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat ahr inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.reported safety consequences resulting from the ahr deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of
Questions about the 2012 Chrysler 200
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chrysler 200?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (161 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); electrical (140 complaints, typically around 70,500 miles); air bags (136 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 10, 2017 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Chrysler 200?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about 200 model year since 2000, with 638 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.