2012 Chrysler 200 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 161 complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 161 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 136 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 26 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 22 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 25 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 21 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 136 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. The contact stated that after driving approximately 30 mins and parking the vehicle, a loud banging noise, steam and smoke was present coming from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the plastic radiator hose connector had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
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 $2000.00 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.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler 200
- Electrical system 140 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