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2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Seats (3)

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 9 complaints 9 <25k 25–50k miles: 6 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 4 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 0 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 0 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 1 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 1 complaints 150k+

21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

35
Complaints
1
Recalls
71
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (1)

Steering:column 2011-06-08 · campaign 11V315000 · 11,096 vehicles

Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

Risk: A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Service bulletins (71)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use

Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use

Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used

Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.

Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.

Unknown Or Other 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.

Showing the 6 most recent of 71 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2024-09-19 · Seats · 46,900 mi

“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 wa…”

2019-02-25 · Air Bags · 54,500 mi · 💥 crash

“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 w…”

2018-12-11 · Engine · 134,000 mi

“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 t…”

2018-09-05 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars · 53,000 mi

“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 he…”

2017-12-19 · Visibility · 50,000 mi

“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 th…”

2017-10-23 · Seat Belts

“occ1upant restraint controller recall. s61/nhtsa 16v-668 i have been trying for over three weeks to get this repaired. my local dealership states it has to be ordered. i called today again 10/23 and was told another two more weeks. this is not acceptable. dealer in question is crown dodge in ventura, ca.…”

2017-07-25 · Seat Belts

“ tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200 convertible. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was contacted at pears…”

2017-06-16 · Seat Belts

“tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200 convertible. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (douglas chrysler/jeep in …”

2017-06-13 · Seat Belts · 33,000 mi

“the pretensioners on my seatbelts don't seem to be engaging. noticed while stationery.…”

2017-05-24 · Unknown Or Other · 66,588 mi

“"takata recall" my car currently has 66,000 miles. i was driving in the mountains and the engine light and ets light lit up. more importantly my speed was affected. since then, this has happened over 6 times. 2nd, was wet highway conditions. 3rd, and 4th on the highway with perfect weather, driving at 75 mph both engine and ets lights came on as w…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.