This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Defrost does not work and this impairs visibility. Cannot drive car when windshield fogs. Dealer reports that the heater core needs to be replaced at a cost of $2000. This is widespread among this model and similar models according to computer search.
The passenger side heat is not working, this appears to be a very common issue with this make and model. The issue get worst overtime as it is now affecting my ability to properly defrost my padsanger side windshield as well as the passenger side window which is causing a safety concern due limiting my visibility. This is driving hazard to me and other drivers during the winter.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, the heater on the front passenger side failed to function and prevented the passenger side window from defrosting. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
The vehicle has lost most of its heating capabilities and will not defrost the windshield. This is extremely dangerous as we live in a cold climate during the winter and could cause an accident as well as causing the driver to be very uncomfortable while driving. I have read up on numerous complaints of this and I cannot believe there hasn't been a recall submitted by Chrysler. I even had a past Chrysler mechanic inform me that when he was working for a Chrysler dealership that the dealership received a letter informing them that they would start to see this problem occuring with these vehicles. Unbelievable! and yet no recall has been issued? this needs to be addressed for serious safety concerns before people are killed if it hasn't happened already.
Heat stopped working on passenger side. Defrosting is more difficult being that the air is not warm in cold temperatures. Prior to the heat not working on the passenger side the A/C stopped getting cold too. (it was getting cold only on the drivers side)
- Gary, IN, USA
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The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. Upon starting and driving the vehicle for a while, the heater ventilation would circulate hot air on the driver side and cold air on the passenger side. Due to the failure, the defogger on the passenger side of the vehicle was not operational and prevented the contact from seeing out the windshield. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
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 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the heater failed to function on the front passenger side vent. The failure prevented the windows from defrosting in inclement weather. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200 convertible. While turning the heat on in the vehicle. The passenger side blew cool air instead of hot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving unknown speeds, cold air blew out of the passenger side vent without warning. The contact called a local dealer (bob caldwell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 1888 morse rd, columbus, oh 43229) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 56,000. The consumer stated no heat to defrost windshield, repairs being made by dealer, but consumer is paying out of pocket for the repairs.
Both the dash and passenger window defrosters on the passenger side of the car blows cold air. This is not just a comfort issue. The restricted visibility is very dangerous. I wish I would have known before I purchased this vehicle. There are hundreds of complaints online and the cost to fix is ridiculous. This needs to be a recall from Chrysler.
The entire heating system for the passenger side does not work. I can be stationary or on a roadtrip. I'm only able to defrost a small part of my windshield making it very unsafe to drive in the winter. I have seen other people with this issue that say it is a manufacture problem and costs around $1,700 to fix. That is unacceptable.
Passenger side does not have any heat coming out of the vents, or defrosters. Only the far driver side produces small amount of warmth. Being that I live in Wisconsin, it has become hazardous for me to drive my vehicle in the winter for obvious reasons. Not being able to unfog, or defrost your windows is unbelievably dangerous! aside from the dangers of driving at times with only half of a clear windshield, my passengers and I freeze inside the vehicle during the winter! the only way to clear the windshield and passenger window is to periodically open the windows while driving, which only makes the inside temperature that much more unbearable.
Visibility on the passenger side of windshield is impaired (non existent) the defroster on the passenger side of the car no longer blows warm air instead cold air is being produced from the windshield vent and also heat from middle and side registers on the passenger side. Dangerous for winters in NY. Ridiculous amounts of complaints registered regarding this problem and many costly solutions not resolving the issue. This needs to be a recall from Chrysler.
Heater blows out cold air I have no heat I cant defrost car windows to see.this has been happening since 2016 Jan I have replaced actuvator blendoor 3 times....thermostat 2 of them... flushed the heater core.....found out I have a sludge or blockage in my radiator and heatercore plus need radiator cap 2500 to fix ? its a
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.
The passenger side of my defrost/vents does not work--it remains cold even on high heat and driver side hot. The windshield and passenger window remain foggy or ice covered, or after removing the fog or ice it rebuilds fog or ice while traveling on highways while snowing, extremely limiting visibility. This winter has been quite difficult to drive safely due to this condition.
The heat on the passenger side is no longer working and therefore the windows on the passenger side will not defrost. After performing some research online it appears that this is an issue with the heater core that Chrysler knows about.
No heat/ defrost passenger side. Will not clear frost/ fog on passenger side windshield. Apparent known problem with sludge build up in heater core allegedly caused by component in coolant.
My 2012 Chrysler 200 ; 2.4L engine has no heat on the passenger side - no heat on defroster, floor, or out vents. Dealer said there is build up in cooling system (star case #1207000008) ; recommends replacing heater core, radiator, thermostats, engine oil cooler - est $2000 repair. No heat during defrosting causing windshield fogging and reduced visibility during cold weather. This started Jan 2, 2017 and is ongoing.
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- West Chester, PA, USA