2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 200 Convertible years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible. The most reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints, 31%), typically at around 43,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 35owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 31% | 43,750 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 20% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 17% | 15,466 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 17% | 22,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 9% | 12,750 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 9% | 44,450 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 6% | 35,341 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 20,966 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 66,588 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 4,094 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible recalls (1)
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Steering:column
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine stall (PE12016) — opened Jun 18, 2012, closed Oct 15, 2012.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the driverâs and passengerâs side front seats moved unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Chrysler 200 Convertible years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 35 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 200 Convertible model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.