2012 Chrysler 200 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 140 complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 140 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 106 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 19 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 19 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 106 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
There is an awful smell of fumes coming through the airvents inside car. It's so terrible that it takes your breath away. Well I found out there is a recall on this because it has something to do with thac 7 heating system. Mold and bacteria has set up around the heater core and the antifreeze has started looking like thick glue or something. Now my heat does not work correctly. The smell that's coming through the vents, well I had to go to emergency room because I could not breath.
With no warning, no engine light, on I pulled out into traffic, turning right on a two way road the car went into traffic and suddenly no power. I was lucky to be able to drift on the shoulder. I towed my car to the dealer and was told it was the crank sensor. I asked what caused it, because I had no warning, they said it was probably a short. This could have been very tragic.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler 200
- Engine 161 complaints
- Air bags 136 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 85 complaints
- Seat belts 71 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 53 complaints
- Steering 45 complaints
- Brakes 42 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints