2012 Chrysler 200 Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2012 Chrysler 200, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,449 miles. The words owners use most often: “seat belts” (31% of reports).
- 136air bags complaints
- 66,449median miles at failure
- 20mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belts: mentioned in 42 of 136 complaints (31%)
- Takata air bags: mentioned in 8 of 136 complaints (6%)
- Failed deploy: mentioned in 8 of 136 complaints (6%)
- Dodge jeep: mentioned in 7 of 136 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 136 complaints, 20 mention a crash, 15 an injury.
Chrysler 200 air bags complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Seats:front assembly:head restraint; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: 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.
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: 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; electrical system
Problem: 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 module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Chrysler 200s have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 136 owner complaints about air bags for the 2012 Chrysler 200 (21% of the 638 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chrysler 200 air bags?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 66,449 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2012 Chrysler 200?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belts”, in 42 of 136 complaints, followed by “takata air bags” (8).
Other 2012 Chrysler 200 problems
- Engine problems (146)
- Electrical System problems (140)
- Seat Belts problems (71)
- Visibility/wiper problems (56)
- Power Train problems (54)
See all 2012 Chrysler 200 problems or air bags problems across all 200 years.