2012 Chrysler 200 problems
Owners have filed 1,011 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chrysler 200. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 16% of complaints. After that come electrical system (14%) and air bags (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,011 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 16% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 43 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 42 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 736 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 133 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 114 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 111 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 133 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 104 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 70 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 24 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 24 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 15 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Among the 736 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 60,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 66,000 miles (136 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 43 complaints mention a crash; 8 complaints mention a fire; 42 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2012 ranks 2nd most-complained-about out of 7 model years of the Chrysler 200 with enough data (733 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
On june 21st, 2020 I was at a red light when a van hit me in the rear and my airbags did not deploy. Me and my wife and kids were in the car and injured. I got taking to the hospital right away and my rest of my family went after I was taken in.
While returning to airport for return trip home, was in the 2012 chrysler 200 rental car. Slowed down to go into a curve and when came out of curve it was like the vehicle was sucked off the road to the right. Had no choice---that is where the car was going...my passenger and I were airlifted to hospital. I suffered from 3 back fractures, 3 rib fractures, fractured sternum, contusions to the lungs and 26 stitches in the forehead. Was in hospital for a week and out of work for about 2 months.
I was driving straight forward, in the right lane of a four lane highway (two lanes in either direction). A car traveling in the opposite direction, lost control and crossed the highway, striking my car's front end. My car received extensive front end damage. The car was totaled, as was the other car. I was driving and my wife was in the front passenger seat. We were both wearing our seat belts.
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.
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!