10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,646 miles

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problem #70

Sep 132017

200

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) and 17V640000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Edgewater, MD, USA

problem #69

Feb 062020

200

  • 180,000 miles
My seat pops out sometime when driving. It happens anytime whether in motion or stationary hence the airbag light is on.

- East Weymouth, MA, USA

problem #68

Feb 132012

200

  • 14 miles
Took car in to dealership years ago to have head rest and airbags fixed. Received a notice by inputting my VIN that these fixes were incomplete. Also discovered that the 3.6 pentastar engine from the factory had substandard engine bearings which could result in the engine seizure and the remedy was for the factory to replace the engine. My 2012 Chrysler 200 was manufactured during this time frame, yet was never notified by the manufacturer of this dangerous condition.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #67

Dec 032018

200

  • miles
I had the seatbelt fixed due to recall but I almost got into accident as I could not pull the seatbelt. I felt like it was choking me. The second problem which is the current. I have been experiencing when you start up the car there are times it will start right away and there are times that I have to try it to start between 3 or 5 times. Brought the car to the mechanic 3 times in 2 weeks.. I have a brand new battery, not even a year old alternternator, spark plug is also new, brake is new and another parts was replaced which cost me $300. Today, December 19, 2019 I brought my car to the mechanic to have the problem diagnosed but on the 13 detected none of it has error.. please help me. I already spent so K in money to get it fix. I don't know what else the problem. Been to two mechanics and both of them can't find the problem. I can't afford to go back and forth to the mechanics and I am still making payments to the car. Please help!

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #66

Sep 222018

200

  • 52,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that within two weeks of owning the vehicle, the head rest restraint deployed without warning. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V282000 (electrical system, air bags), 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags), and 17V640000 (seats, air bags). The dealer (autonation usa corpus christi, 3115 S padre island dr, corpus christi, tx 78415-1815, 361-217-6733) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

- Kingsville, TX, USA

problem #65

Jun 132017

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags) and 17V640000 (seats, air bags); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to roberson motors (3100 ryan dr. SE, salem, or 97301, (503) 363-4117), but the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #64

Aug 142017

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (carl burger Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram world (8355 hercules St, la mesa, ca 91942) and was informed that the part to do the repair was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Santee, CA, USA

problem #63

Sep 012017

200

  • miles
Complaint: Passenger seat belt gets stuck when buckled. You have to pull really hard to release the buckle. If I were to get in a wreck I could not get a passenger out of my passenger seat because its too hard to unbuckle.this occurs when car is moving and stationary. Heater problems: My passenger side heat is not working it is blowing cold air and will not defrost the passenger side. Only the driver side right vent blows warm air. This issue occurs when car is stationary and moving.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #62

Sep 132016

200

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags) and 17V640000 (air bags, seats); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (oliver C joseph Chrysler Dodge Jeep, 3795 il-15, belleville, il 62226) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Belleville, IL, USA

problem #61

Dec 052017

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sunset Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram (7745 South tamiami trail, sarasota, fl 34231-6841, 941-922-2400) was contacted several times and informed him that they only received two replacement parts per month. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #60

Nov 042017

200

  • miles
I have contacted the douglas Chrysler dealer in venice fl to schedule repair of the occupant restraint controller - safety recall S61/NHTSA 16V-668. I was informed that Chrysler releases about 1 part a week to this dealer, that there are about 20 to 30 people on a waiting list waiting for parts and that it will take a while before the vehicle is repaired. I am asking for your assistance in securing replacement parts faster from Chrysler. Thank you

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #59

Sep 292017

200

  • 80,566 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Chrysler 200. While the contact's granddaughter was driving 10 mph and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side. The air bags failed to deploy and the driver side seat belt failed to restrain the driver, which caused her head to hit the steering wheel. The driver sustained bruising to the forehead, but medical attention was not required. The front seat passenger was uninjured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to a local auto body shop where it was deemed a total loss. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts) several months prior to the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified as the recall notice stated that owners would receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. The failure mileage was 80,566.

- Mason City, IL, USA

problem #58

Oct 012017

200 4-cyl

  • 147,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Chrysler 200. While the contact's partner was driving 25 mph, the driver crashed into a wall to prevent rear ending another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the back and neck, which required medical attention. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and confirmed destroyed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags), but the vehicle had not been serviced. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000....updated 10/17/17 updated 9/5/18

- Pequannock, NJ, USA

problem #57

Nov 132016

200

  • miles
Takata recall. November 13, 2016 I received vis usps a recall for the occupant restraint controller. Today is September 4, 2017...thats 10 months and still nothing has been done.

- Heber Springs, AR, USA

problem #56

Apr 252017

200 6-cyl

  • 115,486 miles
Takata recall unknown my car stalled out on the side of the road and I left it there to be picked up by my mechanic the next morning. I found out the next day that my car had been crashed and I went to the tow yard where the vehicle had been taken to retrieve my personal items from the vehicle and noticed that my airbags did not deploy. My car has been considered a total loss by geico car insurance. Geico claim number [xxx]. I still have my title, it is a rebuilt one. Geico has been taking their sweet time to reimburse me for my vehicle. The actual accident occurred on April 25th, 2017. The police report is inaccurate. Today is August 30th, 2017 and I'm still waiting on a check. The tow yard has apparently become the lienholder so I've been told and geico has to pay them off before they can pay me? I don't know it's crazy. There would be no lien if geico had handled this in a timely manner. I have had to come out of pocket to purchase a cheap car in the meantime while I wait. I have just recently received emails from carfax saying that my car may be at risk of being recalled so I put in my VIN number ([xxx]) and it says that my Chrysler 200 2012 is a S61. However, I was aware the passenger seatbelts were locked but I was still able to wrap the driver's belt around me. Furthermore, I've had numerous headlight issues in both headlights and the ac eventually stopped working. There was also a check engine light on that could not be turned off. I spoke with Chrysler and they told me nothing can be done as far as reimbursement at this point because I have no possession of the vehicle. However, the title is still in my name and the possession issue is geico's fault. I am looking for some type of justice in this situation it could have been me in the crash. I am [xxx] and it says under federal law that my vehicle can be replaced. #16V-668 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #55

Jan 072015

200

  • 64,000 miles
The contact's spouse owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While the contact's spouse was driving 45 mph, her vehicle was cut off by another vehicle and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the C3/C4 cervical vertebrae and a laceration to the knee, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was concerned that the air bags were never replaced. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #54

Feb 112017

200

  • miles
I received a letter back in January that a vehicle I own has a safety recall of "loss of airbag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash. I emailed them back in February and was told I needed to wait they would get back to me as soon as possible, I emailed again in April was told the same thing it is now August. My son drives this car, would they be so laid back if it was one of their family members ? I would appreciate it, if you could tell me how I can take this further. Thank you

- Amityville, NY, USA

problem #53

Sep 012016

200

  • miles
Recall date was September of 2016 and almost a year later the parts still have not be released to dealers to fix this issue. This seems like an excessive amount of time to wait for such an important recall issue

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #52

Aug 072017

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact stated that he was informed a year ago that he would be contacted when parts became available and that owners would receive a second notice in August 20017 when remedy parts became available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Whitinsville, MA, USA

problem #51

Nov 122016

200 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The lake shore dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 09/07/17

- Martin Shores, MI, USA

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