2012 Chrysler 200 problems
Owners have filed 1,011 complaints about the 2012 Chrysler 200 with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 14.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 13.8%.
Complaints1,011
Crashes43
Fires8
Injuries42
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 14.4% · 146
Electrical system 13.8% · 140
Air bags 13.5% · 136
Unknown or other 10.2% · 103
Seat belts 7.0% · 71
Visibility/wiper 5.5% · 56
Power train 5.3% · 54
Steering 4.5% · 45
Severity
Of those complaints, 43 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 42 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Chrysler 200 in this data, 2012 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2015 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 22 in the last three years against 74 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 60,000 miles.
In owners' own words
In traffic, steering wheel tightened up and all interior lights were off. Tried to brake but no response, shifted into neutral restarted the car and it turned back on. Seemed to mess up the shifter a little in the process, as well as almost hitting the car in front of me. Probably going about 10-15 mph, and I was lucky to throw the car in neutral and restart otherwise I would of floated into an accident. Engine · reported at 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was towed to pine belt Chrysler dodge jeep ram (401 broadway dr, hattiesburg, ms 39401, (601) 544-2430) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,841. Engine · reported at 89,841 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving 50 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the speed reduced independently to 5 mph. The vehicle stalled and the throttle body and abs warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Engine · reported at 84,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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