CarComplaints.com Notes: Since the Chrysler 200 first hit the streets, owners across the U.S. have complained about how their “dream car” quickly turned into a complete nightmare because of how the engine dies suddenly while driving.
2.4
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,437 miles
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Car has been stalling during deceleration, braking and at stops. The issue was fixed only in one model when multiple years of this make and model was doing the same thing. The issue started in 2011 and was supposed to be addressed in 2012 but the actual recall to fix it was actually only for 2015 but I almost got into an accident by stalling. I bought the car & it started some days later in which the seller assumed it was fixed. After taking it to pep boys and getting other repairs it resulted in a $2k repair and its still stalling at stops and when slowing down. Why was the issue only fixed in 2015 models if it was made aware in 2011-2012? Those models would need that recall repair also. I have not been able to drive it continuously without it cutting off for a full day and nobody can figure out why because no codes are coming up. When researching I found a forum where it was suggested this was a major issue that was never rectified by Chrysler. They closed the investigation but did not service all cars with this issue.
2022 Winter - Had to spend $2,000 replace the Heater Core. This should of been covered in my books. I called Damion Chrysler to report this issue. They claimed they were not aware of such an issue. But if you look at all the reviews they say factory left extra gunck/sealer is why the heater quit blowing hot air on one side. 2023 Summer - Now my A/C isn't blowing cold air. But gargage was able to locate the leak and repair this. Have had both Drivers & Passengar Window Motors/Regulators replaced 2020 - 2022 Now in 2023 same issue with my back windows. Had power to it so replaced the Master Power Switch with a $200 new switch.
I own a 2011 Chrysler 200 convertible. This vehicle has a huge problem with the convertible top latching system. When I try to close the top, the latches do not come out and therefore the top doesn't latch closed and there remains about a 2-3 inch gap that makes the car dangerous to drive in that position. Thereby making you have to drive with the top down. Then, when I called "ALL" my local Chrysler dealerships, they all say that they don't work on that specific problem. If not the dealership, then who? It's absolutely insane that Chrysler can straight up refuse to fix a known issue with one of their vehicles. I feel that this issue should be listed as a recall as hundreds, if not thousands, of customers have complained of the same issue.
** Occasional stalling, when stopped or when driving normal speeds, sometimes for a few seconds, sometimes longer. Fuel pump was replaced, problem continued, 2nd fuel pump installed, problem continues. Mechanic believes it is the TIPM, Totally Integrated Power Module. ** Headlights sometimes turn off while driving when totally dark. Not an issue of any ambient triggering headlight to turn off. I had headlights replaced, problem continues. It can only be resolved by turning headlights off, then back on. I suspect TIPM controls headlights set to AUTO, as headlights have a delay turn off when exiting the car. ** Horn turns on intermittently, when car is on or off. It will have short beeps or stay on for long periods. It may happen every few minutes, or days apart. As part of the alarm system, I suspect this could be another TIPM issue. Only resolution was to disconnect and drive without horns. Other randomly occurring issues that are likely due to TIPM: ** Smart front passenger window is erratic. The window should drop down 1/4 in when the door handle is pulled and as long as the door is open. When the door is open, the window will usually go back up (it shouldn't) but sometimes it works properly, and sometimes it keeps going up and down continuously, then stop, then start again. **Convertible top operation is erratic. It has many interlocks and sometimes it gets stuck 1/2 or 3/4 while opening, sometimes it may or not respond when closing. These problems have happened over the last year or so.
The blend door actuator making noises. Knocking sound. Also the sound is making a squeaky door sound. This sound is above the glove compartment. Passengers are very startled when it makes a noise when car is running or not.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Heater core plugs from the dexcool braking down, then finally starts to leak causing lack of heat, eventually fogging the windows so you can't see causing multiple safety hazards. Common problem from what I see on line! you don't realize in summer when you buy the car till you go to use it in the spring and it's not covered under warranty!
While driving, usually decelerating or getting ready to stop or already stopped and getting ready to accelerate the engine will stall or completely shut off, will be completely hot, will take about 15-20 minutes and then will start again. This has caused my son safety issues where he's completely stopped running on a busy road and then had to push the car into either a parking lot without power steering (hard to do by himself at 18 yo) or into a driveway. This has also happened in the country at night. No lights come on except once when the ABS and traction lights came on. The vehicle will vibrate slightly before each episode. The last episode we had to have it towed. Has happened about 6 times. Now no longer driving due to safety!!
Both headrest drivers and passenger sides have now opened by themselves.thank goodness I'm short or I could of had an concussion. Don't see a recall, but this seems to be an issue with the maker. Would like to get fixed by Chrysler at their expense.
The antilock brake system keeps coming on and the brakes squeal. I was coming up to a stop sign or red light. Brakes have been changed out. It just keeps happening.
Vehicle engine dies with no warning or indication that there is a problem. Will not restart for 15-30 minutes. Just stuck in the middle of the road where it stops. Has been inspected by many mechanics. No error code is displayed. Have had multiple sensors replaced but problem persists. Similar problems in other Chrysler models has resulted in a safety recall but not this model.
While driving on the highway, my car cut off completely. I had to try and maneuver to the side of the highway to get out of traffic. The car did not start back up after 30 minutes. I have had problems for a month where the car does not restart after I go to the store.
I pulled up to an aprx. 10 in curb by an establishment (where I had parked many times) and my car jumped and flew up over the curb and landed 6+ feet onto the sidewalk. I sat there stunned as to what happend. This had happen to a lesser degree in the past, but had no idea it was a problem until now. After further investigation I have been told it was unintended excelleration. It is in the body shop now for repair, but I will be afraid to drive it or in good conscious sell it. If a person had been on the sidewalk, this incident could have killed them.
At random times, the car will just shut off while driving L or turning. Absolutely no power for a little bit. This has happened multiple time. I am unsure if this electrical or something to do with the engine. I have called to see if there was a recall she was told there wasn't. I have seen multiple posts online speaking of this same problem from quite a few people
So my car has stalled over 10 times since 2018 since it has died my insurance company will no longer come until I get this fixed. While driving on freeway and busy road while accelerating my rpms will drop to zero and I will loose power steering. If I'm lucky enough to get to the side of the road I have to turn my car off wait 45 mins to restart car will not turn over. I have done an electrical diagnostics and nothing comes up.
My 2011 Chrysler 200 limited V6 will up and stall with no warning signs and between two dealership they can not locate the issue. The PCM and fuel pump are brand new and it still stalling with the last time being December 2nd 2018 as I was driving down the road going home. Hopefully the dealership will find out something as they ended up putting a car flight recorder on my car to record the stalling problem. By the way it had this problem since October 2016.
I have a 2011 200. Oil pressure light came on as I was driving home. Before I got home it stalled as I was turning a corner trying to get pulled over. Lost brakes and power steering. After months of working on it I pulled off the oil pan and full of metal shavings. The balance shaft module/oil pump had somehow sheared the gears and it lost all oil pressure due to debris. I notice 2012 has a recall for the same exact issue. Why don't 2011. Has to be defect, how could debris get in the oil pan N shear the gears? manufacture defect N there should be a recall on these vehicles as well.
No heat coming from the vents. Dangerous driving conditions during cold months. Windows fog up and blocks the windshield. I had to pull over and wipe the windshields every day. Especially on my 1 hour drive to work on the interstate. I also had to bundle up when I drive from November until March. Something needs to be donr before someone gets killed or worse, kills someone else. I can only put in 1 date below but it happens every winter.
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- Jacksonville, FL, USA