Worst 2012 Chrysler 200 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chrysler 200.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 145 | 1 | 1 | 66,413 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 137 | 1 | 2 | 72,512 mi | |
| Airbags | 135 | 20 | — | 66,005 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 70 | 6 | — | 60,217 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 56 | — | — | 205,764 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 53 | — | — | 59,345 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 44 | 1 | — | 43,763 mi | |
| Brakes | 40 | 2 | — | 61,361 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 33 | 1 | — | 38,879 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 26 | 2 | — | 65,077 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 26 | 1 | — | 44,679 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | 1 | — | 36,584 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 15 | — | — | 45,172 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 15 | — | — | 81,947 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | 1 | — | 59,514 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | 3 | 2 | 60,064 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 11 | — | — | 63,350 mi | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Chrysler 200
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,242,542 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
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2012 Chrysler 200 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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