CarComplaints.com Notes: Since the Chrysler 200 first hit the streets, owners across the U.S. have complained about how their “dream car” quickly turned into a complete nightmare because of how the engine dies suddenly while driving.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,226 miles

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2011 Chrysler 200 engine problems

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2011 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 7)

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problem #103

Mar 222020

200

  • 88,413 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The Chrysler 200 will stall out of the blue and the engine will completely shut off. It has happened 3 times within the past month. It always happens when you let up on the accelerator. All the times it happened was while in the city. It happens while always in drive and on the road. 3 times had to get it towed. And every time after we got it home it would start up like nothing happened. Please help. Its very frustrating

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

problem #102

Feb 102020

200

  • 135,000 miles
The car stalls when it slows down or comes to a stop (for example at a red light). So far, it starts up with no problem. However, I believe this is potentially dangerous if it stalls in heavy traffic. There is no check engine light and despite attempting a variety of fixes, so far nothing has solved the problem.

- Chesterfield, MI, USA

problem #101

Jan 222020

200

  • 155,263 miles
The car has started to overheat and heater did not work but that has since started working on its own. Now car overheated and when driving it sounds as if water or something is trying to go through pipe but maybe isnt also started to leak all coolant. And battery is being drained. Had the car checked and replaced thermostat but that didnt fix issue.also when driving all lights on dash turned on and started to beep. Was just arriving at a store and when I came out car did not turn on. Had a tow truck come out and they jump started me and said something was draining my battery. Also when pumping gas it constantly stops and you have to keep pressing handle or move it around.

- Perris, CA, USA

problem #100

Nov 012019

200

  • 94,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. An appointment was made to have the vehicle diagnosed at an independent mechanic which was still pending. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or informed of the issue. The failure mileage was 94,000.

- N/A, MD, USA

problem #99

Nov 032019

200

  • 140,000 miles
The vehicle stalls while driving. This is a very dangerous situation as 3 times it has stalled at 50 +mph and this has occurred on the highway. Another stall occurred on a curvy state road on a bend with no shoulder. No warning light of error code has been produced by the vehicle.

- Amston, CT, USA

problem #98

Nov 082019

200

  • 108,210 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. When the vehicle was taken to safford Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat of winchester (1659 berryville pike, winchester, va 22603, (540) 667-5532) for inspection, the contact was informed that the vehicle was contaminated with sludge in the system. Also, the defroster was inoperable, and the heater core, engine oil, coolant, and radiator cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 108,210.

- Stephens City, VA, USA

problem #97

Nov 292019

200

  • 114,664 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving a vehicle when the engine shut off going approximately 35 mi this has happened before many times

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #96

Nov 092019

200

  • 94,445 miles
I was stopped at a red light and light turned green went to press gas and car completely shut off no warning at all no lights on dashboard I put it in park shut it off and started it right back up with no problem this has happened two times in the last week also no codes coming up on scanner

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #95

Oct 032019

200

  • 120,000 miles
While driving on the highway, my car cut off completely. I had to try and maneuver to the side of the highway to get out of traffic. The car did not start back up after 30 minutes. I have had problems for a month where the car does not restart after I go to the store.

- Manning, SD, USA

problem #94

Oct 012019

200

  • miles
Driving down the road and the car just shuts off for no reason and I have to try to find away off the road without getting hit. After it sets about a hour it may or may not start.

- Lawrenceburg, TN, USA

problem #93

Aug 252019

200

  • 102,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

As I was exiting the freeway coming from 55 mph down to 45 mph the car just shut off a car swerved around jumped down in a ditch due to my vehicle going to a fast halt I waited hours for a tow still didnt get it my car is left in the street because I was alone and couldn't push.... it is dark blue and dark on the street it was 11pm when it just broke down. I had no warning it did recrank but as I hit the gas softly I cuts back off now I have tried so many times due to the danger of my location the battery died this has to be a recall and class action suit.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #92

Jul 302019

200

  • 68,475 miles
While slowing for an exit ramp off of the highway the engine stalled. Could not restart and had to be towed away.

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

problem #91

Jun 072019

200

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. While driving 10-15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger side cylinder head and cylinder number three showed no compression. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 58752459. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

- Beechgrove, TN, USA

problem #90

Jun 102018

200

  • 168,000 miles
This doesn't happen every time I drive the car. As I'm slowing up to turn, or coming up on a stop sign or red light, the car tends to start stalling. If I put the car in neutral before stepping on the breaks, it doesn't do it. But if I don't put the car in neutral it will stall & the RPM will drop to 0 & the car will cut off.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #89

Apr 082019

200

  • 59,000 miles
76 year old male 73 year old handy cap wife car stalled twice yesterday called Chrysler they said no warrenty they do not have a fix will call lawer if it happens again

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #88

Apr 052019

200

  • 89,345 miles
At random times, the car will just shut off while driving L or turning. Absolutely no power for a little bit. This has happened multiple time. I am unsure if this electrical or something to do with the engine. I have called to see if there was a recall she was told there wasn't. I have seen multiple posts online speaking of this same problem from quite a few people

- Huber Heights, OH, USA

problem #87

Mar 012019

200

  • 80,000 miles
So my car has stalled over 10 times since 2018 since it has died my insurance company will no longer come until I get this fixed. While driving on freeway and busy road while accelerating my rpms will drop to zero and I will loose power steering. If I'm lucky enough to get to the side of the road I have to turn my car off wait 45 mins to restart car will not turn over. I have done an electrical diagnostics and nothing comes up.

- Wahiawa, HI, USA

problem #86

Mar 192019

200

  • 110,000 miles
In 3 weeks time the car stalled midway in the highway while driving as if it were going to turn off. I took it in for repairs and it was the shock plugs. Then the brakes were not working. I took the car to replace all four brakes. A day later the battery light came on. After driving my son to school the car pulled back and shook and shut down. I took it back in for repairs and it was the alternator. Today the windshield wipers froze midway. This is the most unsafe car and all should be recalled in general.

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

problem #85

Mar 132019

200

  • 167,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and waited awhile. Upon restarting the vehicle, it operated normally; however, the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rouen Chrysler Dodge (1091 fremont pike, woodville, oh 43469, (419) 273-9944) where it was diagnosed that a new catalytic converter was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred later the same day. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.

- Bowling Green, OH, USA

problem #84

Feb 232019

200

  • 123,000 miles
When accelerating my car will die and not start for two hours. The first time I was leaving a stop sigh and it died so I coasted to the side. The second time I pulled out to pass a slow vehicle going 40 mph and the car died. Both times I had to leave it for a couple hours and then it started. This happened a month apart. First time was in the city and the second time was on the highway. The first time I took it to a close by Chrysler dealer who said they could not find anything wrong and charged 100 dollars to hook it up to there diagnostic reader.

- Douds, IA, USA

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