2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (11 reports).

1Recalls
35Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible recalls

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Recall 11V315Jun 8, 201111,096 vehicles affected

Most common 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible problems

Problem areas named in the 35 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags11
Seat Belts7
Exterior Lighting6
Engine6
Electrical System5
Power Train3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Seats3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Steering2

What owners report

2024-09-19, Seats
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the driver’s and passenger’s side front seats moved unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the plastic underneath the seat was deteriorating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the junk yard to secure the parts. The failure mileage was approximately 46,900.
2019-02-25, Air Bags
ON JAN 3RD 2019 I HAD AN ACCIDENT (FRONT IMPACT) AND THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED - BUT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS - THE AIRBAGS DID NOT EVEN COME CLOSE TO MY FACE -- IT WAS 10 INCHES AWAY FROM MY FACE AND IMMEDIATELY DEFUSED. I WAS REALLY APPALLED AND I STRONGLY BELIEVE ITS A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG AND IT WAS NO WAY SAVING MY LIFE. BOTH AIRBAGS IN THE FRONT WAS THE SAME WAY. I NEED HELP FROM NHSTA TO INVESTIGATE THE CAR AND IDENTIFY IF INDEED ITS A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SO WE CAN WORK WITH THE MANAUFACTURER
2018-12-11, Engine
INITIALLY THE PROBLEM STARTED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND DID RESTART AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND RECONNECTING IT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH 1 WEEK AGO THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER TWITH NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. IT DID RESTART AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND RESTARTING IT. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR IT SHUTTING DOWN. JUST A PASSENGER RESTRAINT RECALL. LAST FRIDAY I WAS DRIVING ALONG AT 55MPH WHEN IT SHUT DOWN AGAIN. THE CAR COULD NOT BE RESTARTED THIS TIME AND WAS TOWED TO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN LAKEWOOD NJ. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS TELLING ME IT'S MY
2018-09-05, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE ELECTRONIC HARD TOP ROOF, THE MESSAGE "TOP MALFUNCTION" DISPLAYED AND THE HARD TOP ROOF WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (LARRY H. MILLER TUCSON CHRYSLER JEEP, 7800 EAST 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROOF HEADER MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
2017-12-19, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO WORK ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FOR WARM AIR WHEN THE HEATING OPTION WAS UTILIZED. THE FAILURE CAUSED DIFFICULTY DEFROSTING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND FLUSHED THE SYSTEM MORE THAN TWO YEARS AGO, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER (BILL MARSH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 1655 S GARFIELD AVE, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686, (231) 941-4141) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO THE DEALER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH

2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible questions

Does the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible: Steering:Column. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible?

Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (11), Seat Belts (7), Exterior Lighting (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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