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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 56,436 miles
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Passenger side pushes out cold air, terrible to drive in and uncomfortable. Battery has been replaced 4 times in the last 2 years. Alternator as well. While driving to work, my windshield frosted over from being so cold and I had to veer off the road to avoid getting into an accident.
- Torrington, CT, USA
2012 Chrysler 200 convertible heat fails to defrost window causing total visibility loss and inability to see out of windshield. Lack of heat does not allow for safe operation of vehicle. This occurs when vehicle is running. The car can not warm up enough to defrost windshield. No heat coming from defrost or vents. Blows cold air. This occurs when driving or stationary. Can not see! dangerous!
- Boothbay, ME, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would operate normally after it was shut off and restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred six times. Gossett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1901 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128, (901) 388-8989) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
- Memphis, TN, USA
The car stalls out!!! check engine light comes on and the car stops on the highway!! I was driving at a low rate of speed and the car just quit. It refused to start for about 5minutes.
- Ballston Spa, NY, USA
Still not fixed. Cleaned throttle body, and when that didn't resolve the issue they replaced throttle body. Car still stalls at random times, both while moving and waiting at lights. Almost been in several accidents. All loss of power steering and control of the car.
- Berea, OH, USA
"takata recall" when it is cold the defrost won't work and the passenger side of the car is extremely cold.
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While stationary, the vehicle stalled without warning. Premiere Chrysler in new orleans, Louisiana was made aware of the failure and stated that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 60,436.
- New Orleans, LA, USA
I purchased my 2012 Chrysler 200 in 2013. After driving my 200 for a couple years, I notice in the wintertime, the right side of the windshield was very slow to defrost. Fast forward to 2017 I notice the passenger side was blowing cold air, the driver side was slightly warm.after doing a little research I found that the Chrysler has problems with 2012 model heater cores. Chrysler needs to recalled this model year due to the fact there is not enough heat to defrost the windshield.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
Sludge build up in the cooling system has caused loss of heat to the passenger side and is due to a known issue with this vehicle caused by the manufacturer putting in the wrong coolant.
- Saint Michael, MN, USA
I have talked to several people with Chrysler 200 and the all have faulty heater core
- Portage, MI, USA
Car has 70K miles and heat doesn't work on passenger side of car, windshield defrost does not work, drivers side heat works sparingly. Dealership calls for replacing radiator, heater core and oil cooler due to sludge build-up/clogging in coolant/heating system. This appears to be due to an incompatibility between the coolant used by Chrysler and the chemicals/oils used in the manufacture of the engine system. This is 100% a manufacturing defect and the dealer & manufacturer are unwilling to replace. Doing some research I am seeing this is a fairly common problem with the 2012/2013 Chrysler 200, regardless of engine type. This is a safety concern as the windshield can become fogged very quickly while driving under the right conditions (damp weather) and without warning, posing a safety hazard.
- East Providence, RI, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the engine failed and the engine stalled while the steering wheel was turned to the left. The vehicle was taken to al serra Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (6185 South saginaw street grand blanc township, Michigan 48439, phone (810) 503-4925), but a diagnostic was unable to locate a failure code. The dealer advised that the failure could be due to low fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 78,000.
- Swartz Creek, MI, USA
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.
- Westerville, OH, USA
It started yesterday morning July 5th 2017, as I was driving 45mph to work my car just shut off with no warning.. it happened twice.. today July 6th on my way home taking a right hand turn my car shuts off again, no warning.. tried starting it which it started but then notice the engine light was on and my oil light came on saying needs oil change.... I still have over a thousand miles before my next oil change is due... later that day I checked my oil which was good, didn't need any.. I'm just confused on what's going on especially when I just paid $6500 to pay the car off...
- Rochester, NY, USA
I was driving around 40-50 mph when my vehicle shut down for no reason and with no warning. The only warning was after it shut down and the engine light came on. I had to swerve out of traffic with no power steering and turn the ignition to off. That I started it back up and it drove fine but with the check engine light still on. I have read numerous complaints about this and about dealers doing nothing about it. Some complaints involving injuries and children. Something needs to be done about this because I am now stuck with a lemon that is not worth what I owe.
- Cartersville, GA, USA
I was driving my 2012 Chrysler 200 and it stops in the middle of the road suddenly with out any warning. It happened to me 8 times in a row now with in week. I just see a check engine light on in the dashboard and the engine shuts off completely. If I try to restart the car it starts only after turning the car off for few mins. I had it checked a couple of times with a mechanic but they are not able to fix it. Driving this car is not safe as it stops in the middle of the road and locks the steering as well.
- Holland, MI, USA
Purchased a used Chrysler 200 in February 2017 at 87, xxx mi. It is now June 2017 and 3 times in the last 3 days my car has suddenly died. The first time I was slowing down and made a right turn and upon accelerating it died, dash lights illuminated, quickly tried to restart and was unsuccessful with just nothing happening when turning key. Took key out of ignition and retried and started right up. Next day I was again slowing down and making a right turn and bam same thing same details. 3rd incident I was driving straight and the car stalled this time I was doing about 15 mph and the steering locked up, quickly took key out and restarted. Engine light was on and diagnosed as crankshaft position sensor malfunction. Replaced the sensor and have only driven for short distance as the first 2 times this happened were terrifying enough. After hours of online research I've found this is common and just being neglected. Chrysler fix this issue before someone gets seriously injured
- Ashland, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle overheated and stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
- Walled Lake, MI, USA
- Port Wentworth, GA, USA