10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,579 miles

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2012 Chrysler 200 miscellaneous problems

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2012 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 6)

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problem #81

Jan 122020

200

  • 154,899 miles

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

On 1/12/2020 while driving home from work I turned on my right turn signal to merge and it rapidly clicked and flashed on the dash after the initial 3 normal flashes and I noticed the car in the lane next to me wasn't acknowledging my turn signal. Once home an hour later, I realized my passenger rear tail light was steadily light (not flashing) even though my car was off and my lights were not engaged and position off. I could not get my turn signal/tail light to turn off. The brake lights work fine when the brake is applied but the tail lights will not turn off. The rear signal won't work either since the light won't turn off to flash. I had to remove the light from the rear fender and unplug the light so my car won't die and plug it back in when I go to drive so I atleast have the tail and brake light on while driving. I can find no info on how to fix this and Chrysler wasn't any help. The problem is still unresolved, but it did go off for just one moment, flickered and came back on when I plugged it back in the last time I drove.

- Millville, NJ, USA

problem #80

Feb 012015

200

  • miles
I own a 2012 Chrysler 200, I love my car; however, the head lights are pointing towards the ground making it almost impossible to see anything in front of me while driving. I've changed replaced the headlight bulbs as well as cleaned the headlamp. Unknown 2. during the winter months my car makes the grinding noise when starting up.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #79

Sep 162019

200

  • miles
Heater core...do not purchase this vehicle. Don't take my word for it, research reviews of Chrysler's negligence with many makes & models for their ineffective heater core. The cost to fix is not cheap (I can show receipt) very few shops will work on heater core for this car. Car has a serious issue with heater core, & I do not want to even give my story as I would just become even more infuriated. Ashame no lawsuits have been successful against Chrysler. It's bad enough these idiots designed a vehicle you have to take off entire bumper for to change headlight bump (which cost double the amount of the already expensive bulb). Worst purchase ever made, Chrysler could give me a car for free & I would refuse to to keep it at this point. Never ever again. Just say no to Chrysler

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #78

Oct 092019

200

  • miles

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

No heat. Heater core and radiator had to be replaced by Chrysler dealer at a cost of $1600. Had extended warranty but would not cover cost. I understand from the dealer that this a major ongoing problem with this model of vehicle but Chrysler has refused to acknowledge responsibility only advice on how to repair.

- Boonville, IN, USA

problem #77

Aug 272019

200

  • 106,000 miles
Differential exploded while pulling away from a curb into the road, no traffic, no excess accelaration

- Centereach, NY, USA

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problem #76

Jul 302019

200

  • 97,425 miles
The catalytic converter was changed on tues., July 30, 2019 as the result of a recall notice from Chrysler. Was told after the replacement was done that I would smell burning a little for about a week until the new converter was broken in. I did smell this while driving. It was driven the following day for a total of approx. 80 miles. My lungs were affected badly. Brought it back in to the shop (Chrysler certified) next day, but no problems found. Drove it one more day, but the pain in my lungs increased. Since then, have not driven the car. Was diagnosed by a doctor with asthma and put on a steroid inhaler. Never had lung problems previously. Chest X-ray and pulmonary tests normal. Chrysler wants me to bring it to another certified shop for review, but it is far and would require towing. Since then having a lot of pain in my lungs 3 weeks later. I believe it is because of the new catalytic converter.

- Ansonia, CT, USA

problem #75

Apr 122017

200

  • miles

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

Heat partially operational only driver side.when going up to 70 M/H only cold air come out of vents. A/C not working no leakage after garage inspections.

- Lewiston, ME, USA

problem #74

Jul 122019

200 6-cyl

  • 13,500 miles
Takata recall" I had a accident on 7/12 in the afternoon time when it happen I was completely stop at the red light behind one other car an the car behind me ran into the back of my car so when I was hit from the back I went forward into another car my seat belt didn't tighten nor did my air bags come out an I hit pretty hard into the back of the SUV that was in front of me. Hitting my head an chest on the steering wheel my shoulder hurts an the back of my neck hurts as well. We have a police report done an now I have to go to a chiropractor I am very up set I could have broke something thank god I didn't. I would like someone to contact me about this matter.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #73

Jan 092019

200

  • 130,000 miles
While driving the car down the road randomly shuts off and when it happens you have no steering control or braking control

- Holton, MI, USA

problem #72

Mar 302019

200

  • miles
Catalytic conventor isn't ready to pass inspection, I seen some possible recalls for fav but haven't received a notice...

- East Newark, NJ, USA

problem #71

Oct 102015

200

  • miles

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

I had the transmission rebuilt by Chrysler 2014, it has been back to Chrysler twice since then and they say nothing is wrong. It is now out of warranty and the transmission is slipping again. The car also has some electrical system issues, the radio will just stop working and the lights will dim.

- Holiday, FL, USA

problem #70

Apr 062018

200

  • 95,000 miles
Air bag light is on, going threw brakes and tires every 6 months sense I bought it in 2016. Also no heat started at passanger side and worked its way towards drivers side. Also front windows do not go down started passanger side and 3 months later no driver side. Also was driving about 35 mph made right hand turn car has stalled 5 times.

- West Valley, NY, USA

problem #69

Jan 012019

200

  • miles
The heater on my 2012 Chrysler 200 convertible does not work. The air blows, but it is not warm. I do not have that problem on the driver's side. My dealer tells me I need my heater core, among other things, replaced, which will cost approximately $1500-$2000.. in researching this problem, I find it's the number one complaint with this make and model. My car currently has approximately 80,000 miles on it.

- Hazelwood, MO, USA

problem #68

Jun 082019

200

  • 78,000 miles
My Chrysler 200 died while driving--still had power, but engine died. The first time,6/8/19, we thought it was a cam sensor-that was the code it threw at the mechanic. We replaced it. Then the battery light came on. The battery was good, but the alternator wasn't-so we replaced the alternator. Drove it for 2 days & it died again, 6/16/19. Took it back & the same cam sensor code is popping up but sensor is still good. Got it back, drove it another 2 days & it died again, 6/22/19. Towed it back to shop & mechanic cannot duplicate the problem after a week. Have it back 1 day & car dies again, 6/29/19. Several complaints here mention the car engine dying for no reason, but still have power. We've been lucky-we haven't been on a highway when it's died. Each time, we've been driving around the city & making a turn & the traffic flow has been slow. Sometimes we've been at a complete stop-others we have not. Being that this seems to be a repetitive complaint, why hasn't a recall been issued on the vehicle??

- Hurst, TX, USA

problem #67

Oct 082018

200

  • 160,000 miles
I was traveling 55 mph on the highway my tire blew out an the fender blew off but somehow the cars whole engine wiring system was ripped out of the car in which the whole car went completely dead of all electricity thankfully I was able to pull on shoulder of highway before the car stopped rolling.

- Sauk Village, IL, USA

problem #66

Apr 112019

200

  • 60 miles
Sudden stall on the highway, completely died on the slop of the beginning of the bridge on April 4,2019 and April 11, 2019

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #65

Mar 232019

200

  • 62,500 miles
2 complaints/concerns: 1) this affects the 2012 Chrysler 200 I purchased used with 62,500 miles. It's been well documented all over the internet and at Chrysler dealerships how the 2012 Chrysler 200 was part of a group of vehicles with faulty antifreeze from the factory. This antifreeze breaks down and will clog the heater core, radiator, and transmission oil cooler. The recommended repair, from Chrysler, is to replace all of these listed parts at a cost of about $2500. Chrysler knows about this problem, but refuses to do anything about it. My car is at a Chrysler dealership as we speak having these repairs made. 2) this one I have not experienced, but I also see a large number of reports where the pentastar V6 equipped in a number of these vehicles will suddenly shut off. Many of these cases are when the cars are in motion. This is a serious safety concern. Issue seems to be centered around a PCM, but there is no recall of any kind on this.

- Elk River, MN, USA

problem #64

Feb 282019

200

  • miles
While driving 45 mph on a highway, my car just died. The speedometer fluncuated, all lights flashed on and off, then just died completely.

- Nassau, NY, USA

problem #63

Jan 152019

200

  • 85,000 miles
The passenger side heater and defroster stopped working. It is a known heater core issue caused by faulty coolant causing sludge build up in heater core. Mechanics know of this, Chrysler knows of this. Without a fix the windows can struggle to maintain visibility, and maintain heat levels. The fix is to replace the heater core and/or radiator. Which can be $1200-$1800, here is a web link to a multitude of complaints M.carcomplaints.com/Chrysler/200/2012/ac_heater/heater_doesnt_work_passenger_side.shtml

- Romeoville, IL, USA

problem #62

Jan 202019

200

  • 66,300 miles
My horn started honking on it own. I first noticed it when I was outside the car and had not touched it, the horn started honking. I got in the car and it stopped. Every time I drive the car the horn honks on its own, sometimes long honks other times brief. The next thing it started raining and the wipers would not work properly they would swipe halfway and stop, only working when on high. Finally I was driving home and the car stopped in traffic. I sat for a few minutes and started it and it would stop after moving for about an inch. The car stopped three or four times and finally I was able to drive the 2 or 3 miles to my home and park.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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