2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,074 miles

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2012 Chrysler 200 drivetrain problems

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2012 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #32

Dec 162017

200

  • 61,100 miles

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

Service shift linkage message came on, what my dealer found, prndl display circuit shorted to ground replaced electronic shift module and reprogramed. @ a cost of 582.98

- Nashvile, AR, USA

problem #31

Nov 202017

200

  • miles
Takata recall I am sure you have probably received hundreds of complaints regarding this issue, as I have researched it online & seen the long list of other frustrated owners. This is ridiculous, it is a known common problem that the heating core in these Chrysler 200 on the passenger side does not work...it blows out cold air. Temperatures are now below freezing. I do not see fairness that any owners have to spend a grand or more replacing something that obviously was malfunctioning in most of their vehicles & many complaints (including mine) have been sent to Chrysler. This has been on an issue now since the season changed & it is cold. I do not have a grand to spend nor do I have warranty anymore.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #30

Jun 282017

200

  • 80,010 miles
Without any symptoms or warning my 2012 Chrysler 200 experienced total transmission failure while driving in heavy city traffic. While turning left at an intersection I lost all gears. I was nearly rear ended by a city bus. The Chrysler dealership that the car was towed to states this is a common issue with the 200 V6.

- Jefferson, OH, USA

problem #29

Mar 172017

200

  • 61,800 miles

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

A few weeks ago, the transmission failed while I was driving on the highway, left me stranded, and without a car for ten days. It seems that Chrysler is aware of a drum issue within the transmission in this make and model vehicle and in fact has manufactured a specific 'repair kit' for just this scenario. This repair cost me over $2,600, including a three day car rental for a period where I could no long beg rides to work and had to rent a car at my own expense. Attached are the repair and rental car bills. In my 40 years of car ownership, including several new cars, I have never heard of such significant issue being experience in a vehicle with such low mileage, 61,800, on a well and regularly maintained vehicle. Therefore, I respectfully request that your administration review this incident and record them as a part of a larger case designed to encourage Chrysler 'do the right thing' and initiate a recall (silent or public) to correct this known transmission issue.

- Islip, NY, USA

problem #28

Apr 012017

200

  • 109,000 miles
The vehicle stalls out - power is shut-off without any notice. The vehicle becomes tdisable while trying to drive. This occurs three times this year. The only way to get the vehicle operating again it to put in park and restart the car. The steering while locks up as well. I have to take the highway to work everyday. Most of the instances when this happens I'm not driving on the highway. The stalling of the car occurs when you drive about 2-3 miles. The car bears left and starts to stalled out. It lost power. Every time this problem occurred it happens while the car is in motion.

- Monroeville, PA, USA

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problem #27

Feb 152017

200

  • 47,000 miles
While driving the car.. the cars electrical system stopped working. While driving on the freeway the car shut down and was almost in severe car accident because of the issue.there is a new battery and the alternator has been checked and is in great working condition.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #26

Aug 012016

200 4-cyl

  • miles

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

After owning my car for only a few months the check engine light came on and a minute later the electronic throttle control light and then the electronic stability control light. After taking my car to kendall Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram 5 times, an independent auto shop once and another visit to the dealership where the car was purchased my car is still having issues shifting from 2nd gear to 3rd. At least that's what the auto shop told me the problem is, with the transmission. I hit the gas and the car clunkers and jerks like a manual car when I'm just lightly pressing on the gas. The car doesn't even have 52,000 miles. I've had it less than a year and half the time it's been in and out of repair shops.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #25

Nov 302016

200

  • 60,300 miles
I have reported in the past in regard to our 2012 Chrysler 200 with 3.6 V6 engine of episodes of pmu shut down while driving at slow speed. The manufacturer warranty still covered the vehicle when we first experienced this problem we now are over 60,000 miles as Chrysler has not been able to resolve this problem yet. The engine quit while driving (3 times additional times), at highway speeds. We were able to get to the shoulder of the highway, without power steering and brakes; all computer support systems failed, but all electrical systems still worked. The problem has been checked 4 times after each of the stalling episodes, the pmu computer shows no codes (per Chrysler and the dealer) there is no problem to fix. The last episode the ESC dash lite came on, followed by the brake and the ABS lights started flashing on & off which caused the speedometer to bounce up and down while the ability to maintain speed or accelerate to maintain speed was lost(again there were no codes) the last 2 times this happen were 11/30/16 & 12/1/16. I have talked to Chrysler Fiat but the dealer ani I have not been able to receive any service or suggestion in resolving this pmu problem. It feels like they are not concerned that there is a great safety issue that could result in injury or death. There should be some information available, as this has been a problem that have been ongoing for many models with the 3.6 V-6 engine and over a number of years, which Chrysler has issued customer service notices to dealers and replaced pmu. Recalls have been avoided as there has not been any serious accidents, injuries, or deaths. If you have had this type of problem with your 3.6 V6 contact Chrysler and the NHTSA.

- Bullhead City, AZ, USA

problem #24

Nov 112016

200

  • 59,900 miles
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 agreed upon a resolution to avoid a recall by Chrysler of this safety hazard in Sept 2012. Chrysler doesn't acknowledge and not sharing this information with dealers so they can take corrective action. Various attempts tried to resolve this hazardous condition have included replacing the powertrain module, camscope replacement, monitoring the on board with a copilot computer-which also showed no codes. The dealer did say that Chrysler suggested an additional module be added to the on board computer, but none of their customers returned a third or more times as previous attempts were unsuccessful and appeared to give up. This life threatening safety hazard needs to beinvestigated and resolved, as we were driving on a roadway and the motor just shut off., if this not resolved it will sometime cause injuries or deaths, which could end up with a recall something that Chrysler possible replacement of on computers.

- Bullhead City, AZ, USA

problem #23

Sep 232016

200

  • 88,000 miles
Takata recall ----while driving, in motion, to pick up my daughter from school I start to hear a winding sound. My electrical system that powers the radio and uconnect system starts to shut down. My ABS light and ESC light comes on and im starting to smell a burning in the car, while this winding sound is getting louder, smoke is coming from the hood. The timing or transmission is disabled, the car shutsdown in the middle of the road, in front of the school exit. We could have been struck from behind or the side of the vehicle. Car smells like it caught fire.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #22

Aug 172016

200

  • 111,000 miles

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

I bought my 2012 Chrysler 200 in 2013. I 've had a recurring problem with the engine running hot because some malfunction prevents the coolant from circulating through the engine. I have spent over $2000 trying to fix this problem and now my mechanic tells me the engine is no good and I'll need a new one. This happens when I'm driving. The car would run hot, I'd tow it in and my mechanic would fix it. And within a month or two, the problem would occur again. My mechanic ran diagnostics, he rebooted the computer systems and he gets the coolant flowing again but within weeks or a month the same problem reoccurs. I don't drive far to work approx. 10 miles daily commute. I may take a road trip on occasion but there is no unusual wear or tear on the vehicle. Im reporting this problem Aug 2016 but this has been a recurring issue over the years and the car is just for years old. I bought it used in 2013. I've spent so much money fixing the same problem and the car's problem always seems resolved until a few months down the road I have to fix it again. I haven't even paid the car off and its kaput and ready for the graveyard? this really is something Chrysler needs to step up to the plate and fix. I need a new engine now and I've already spent over $2000 trying to fix this issue.

- Pikesville, MD, USA

problem #21

Jan 102016

200

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal sound when the gear was shifted. The failure recurred, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.

- Lake Orion, MI, USA

problem #20

Dec 262015

200

  • 73,000 miles
I own a 2012 Chrysler 200, the engine stops/fails about every two months while braking or while stopped. This is dangerous as it can stop anywhere and they might rear end the car or something. I have taken my car to the Chrysler dealership 4 different times with the same issue, the first time they changed the PCM. After about 2 months the car's engine stopped while braking or while at a stoplight. The 2nd and 3rd time I took the car they did not find anything wrong with the car and gave it to me after a couple of days. The 4th time when I took the car they said that it was the battery and they put in a new battery. Well about 2 days ago the car stopped again while at a stoplight. I have not taken the car to the dealership as they never find anything wrong with the vehicle. I am tired of them not finding what is wrong with the car. I believe that I speak for many Chrysler 200 owners when I say that an investigation needs to be done for the whole Chrysler group, especially to the 200, which have many complaints online and none one seems to find the solution. Please investigate this for the safety of the drivers. I am so sick and tired of the mopar mechanics not finding anything. I do not know if the issue is with the PCM, computer, or engine. Please investigate.

- Rogers, AR, USA

problem #19

Nov 162015

200

  • 52,000 miles
Transmission rebuild and three torque convertors in 6 mo heater warm on left cool on right engine stalls on highway heat worked when taken to draler. They replaced sa clicking blend door actuator in the morning there was warm air on the left and cool air on the right' dealer says need a heater core and radiator. This happened overnight? recall onairbags. No airbag light on at dealer, they flashed the tipm as per recall, now airbag light is on code reads replace occupant controle module. They claim this not on the recall,11V315000

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #18

Jun 012015

200

  • 55,000 miles
My transmission is slipping and not performing the way it should. Sometimes my car shifts hard and sometimes it won't shift out until it reaches 5 or 6000 rpms which is almost in the red zone. When going up a hill or incline it hesitates and jerks. I called several dealerships only to be told that there were multiple cars ahead of mine that were just sitting there with the same problem. I was told that they were waiting on a call from corporate to fix the problem. To this day it has not happened. Also, my airbag light has been on for almost four months now. They said they did not have a fix for it yet. Just recently there is a knocking noise coming from the passenger side dashboard. An ongoing problem has been the noise from the front brakes when I am backing up. I was told there was no fix yet for that problem. As of this day, there still is no fix for it. I am still driving my car because I can't just leave it to sit at the dealership waiting on repairs. As you all know, they do not give out loaner vehicles any more at least not in Arkansas.

- Dumas, AR, USA

problem #17

Jun 022015

200

  • 13,500 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift gear without warning. The contact mentioned that sometimes the shift lever would become stuck to the first gear and the vehicle failed to accelerate over 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power control module and valve body were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,500.

- Conway, SC, USA

problem #16

Nov 112003

200 4-cyl

  • 59,000 miles
Transmission goes in to limp mode, does not go over 30 miles jerking speeding up and slowing down, won't start and check engine light comes on goes off.

- Reidsville, NC, USA

problem #15

Oct 162014

200

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 35 mph, the heater and the front passenger side defroster failed to function when activated. In addition, the transmission jerked while shifting from park into the reverse position on numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #14

Feb 022015

200 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
The 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 failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 4/29/15 the consumer also stated the vehicle stalled at stop signs. Updated 05/05/15

- Raymondville, MO, USA

problem #13

Sep 092014

200

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

- Memphis, TN, USA

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