CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Chrysler 200 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 639 complaints with NHTSA, including 29 crashes, 4 fires, 33 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (146 reports).
2012 Chrysler 200 recalls
Headrests May Not Deploy in Rear-End Crash
Certain vehicles may have a faulty occupant restraint controller (ORC), a module that controls safety systems.
Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module in these vehicles can short circuit.
Most common 2012 Chrysler 200 problems
Problem areas named in the 639 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 146 |
| Electrical System | 140 |
| Air Bags | 136 |
| Unknown Or Other | 103 |
| Seat Belts | 71 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 56 |
| Power Train | 54 |
| Steering | 45 |
| Service Brakes | 40 |
| Exterior Lighting | 36 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the driver's side headrest had detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed of a recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 132,739.
My husband sat down in the driver seat of my vehicle thatwas parked in our driveway and wasnt even turned on and the head rest deployed and smacked the back of his head
Replaced all spark plugs and coils , code is saying misfire cylinder 4..replaced intake manifold gasket code states multiple cylinder misfire .My [XXX] was stranded in the middle of a busy road due to loss of power the.engine jeking..cutting out .after $1000 worth of shop work CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE ITS INSANITY .....IM TIRED OF DUMPING MONEY INTO THE CAR THAT HAS A MAKER ISSUE !!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently became inoperable. The failure occurred with the high beam and low beam headlights. Additionally, the windshield wipers only operated at high speeds because the variable speed control was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The battery was replaced; however, the failures reoccurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.
The problem seems to be with the electrical system the TIPM is malfunctioning. Wipers will stop midstream or run constantly, any time power is engaged in the car the wipers will begin to work whether the switch is on or off and regardless if the key is even in the ignition or not. Airbag lights are lit up, blinker switch will engage wipers to run.
2012 Chrysler 200 questions
Does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 200: Headrests May Not Deploy in Rear-End Crash; Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash; Air Bags; Electrical System; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chrysler 200?
Based on 639 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (146), Electrical System (140), Air Bags (136).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Chrysler 200 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.