2012 Chrysler 200 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2012 Chrysler 200, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 69,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “heater core” (8% of reports).
- 146engine complaints
- 69,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%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.
- Heater core: mentioned in 12 of 146 complaints (8%)
- Dodge jeep ram: mentioned in 10 of 146 complaints (7%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 10 of 146 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 123 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 146 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Chrysler 200 engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Chrysler 200s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 146 owner complaints about engine for the 2012 Chrysler 200 (23% 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 engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 69,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2012 Chrysler 200?
The most frequent phrase is “heater core”, in 12 of 146 complaints, followed by “dodge jeep ram” (10).
Other 2012 Chrysler 200 problems
- Electrical System problems (140)
- Air Bags problems (136)
- Seat Belts problems (71)
- Visibility/wiper problems (56)
- Power Train problems (54)
See all 2012 Chrysler 200 problems or engine problems across all 200 years.