2012 Chrysler 200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (80) · Seat Belts (62) · Visibility/Wiper (54)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
469 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2017-10-10 · campaign 17V640000 · 363,930 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Risk: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-15 · campaign 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Air Bags 2013-07-02 · campaign 13V282000 · 442,320 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control mo
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2011-09-29 · campaign 11V487000 · 667 vehicles
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Risk: CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (171)
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.
Engine 2026-06-18 · U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall u67 - catalytic converter efficiency - dealer notification (revision 11)
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
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What owners report
2026-10-26 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 132,739 mi“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 failu…”
2026-04-27 · Unknown Or Other“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…”
2026-04-21 · Engine“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 dump…”
2026-03-05 · Visibility/Wiper · 127,000 mi“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. th…”
2025-08-09 · Visibility/Wiper“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.…”
2025-08-04 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated upon starting the vehicle. the dealer and the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.…”
2025-07-31 · Air Bags · 161,123 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed during night, a bright light suddenly obstructed his view to the roadway. the contact's son veered the steering wheel and suddenly crashed into a traffic signal, where it came to a stop. the traffic pole was knocked down and landed on to…”
2025-01-07 · Visibility/Wiper“ it happened to my wife with our three kiddos in the car, she was on the freeway doing speed limit 65 when the car just shut off going around a corner at night all of everything shut off including head lights, power steering, and moter it almost through her and kids off the road in the dark ,the wipers shut off whenever they want and the healights…”
2025-01-02 · Engine · 42,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. the contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was restarted. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mech…”
2024-10-12 · Electrical System“as i was waiting for the light to change, my car suddenly shuts off and won't restart. luckily, some goof samaritans helped push my vehicle out of traffic. the mechanic close to where the incident took place found that the asd fuse needed to be replaced and my car started right up. well my car shut off while waiting for a light a few days later. i …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.