repaired · 2019 Q2
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
2012 Chrysler 200Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 639 owner complaints about the 2012 Chrysler 200, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-640 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Chrysler 200 has problems
639 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
146Engine2 crash/fire/injury
140Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
136Air bags20 crash/fire/injury
71Seat belts7 crash/fire/injury
56Visibility/wiper
54Power train
45Steering
40Service brakes
36Exterior lighting
18117 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 146 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 140 | 4 |
| Air bags | 136 | 20 |
| Seat belts | 71 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 56 | 0 |
| Power train | 54 | 0 |
| Steering | 45 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 40 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 36 | 1 |
| 17 other systems | 181 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2012 Chrysler 200 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags
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…
repaired · 2015 Q1
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints, their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
69kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 123 engine complaints. 75% were reported before 100,000 miles.
26under 30k miles92under 100k miles31100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
9 owners mentioned a cost$2,500median
Middle half: $2,000 – $3,600
Unknown or other
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,400median
Middle half: $975 – $1,850
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other 200 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 200 median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Chrysler 200 safety ratings
2012 Chrysler 200 C FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Chrysler 200, and the recalls they led to.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What 200 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
Engine. A dealership charged me thousands of dollars and refused my car of needing to leave the service mechanic shop. Due to a defect of my cylinder head gasket being diagnosed as my car causing a leak. My engine estimates was billed after declining work from the service department explaining to…
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