Chrysler 200 Exterior Lighting Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · 132 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Chrysler 200 across 7 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “low beam” (19% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Low beam: mentioned in 25 of 132 complaints (19%)
  • High beams: mentioned in 12 of 132 complaints (9%)
  • Night headlights: mentioned in 7 of 132 complaints (5%)
  • See road: mentioned in 7 of 132 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?

Based on 110 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles48 · 44%
10k–25k miles13 · 12%
25k–50k miles12 · 11%
50k–75k miles17 · 15%
75k–100k miles12 · 11%
100k–150k miles4 · 4%
150k+ miles4 · 4%

How serious are the reports?

Of 132 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 an injury.

Chrysler 200 exterior lighting complaints by model year

Peak: 2012, with 36 complaints
2011: 212011212012: 362012362013: 352013352014: 6201462015: 312015312016: 2201622017: 120171

n = 132 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearExterior Lighting complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2017 20012%14,000
2016 20021%21,000
2015 200312%50,750
2014 20063%83,064
2013 200356%14,500
2012 200366%10,000
2011 200216%5,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2013, with 22 complaints
2011: 5201152012: 172012172013: 222013222014: 132014132015: 152015152016: 8201682017: 102017102018: 102018102019: 202019202020: 8202082021: 2202122023: 1202312026: 120261

n = 132 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists exterior lighting for the Chrysler 200. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently became inoperable. The failure occurred with the high beam and low beam headlights. Additionally, the windshield wipers only operated at high speeds…

Received Mar 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11722191

Radio not working. Headlights quit working. Replaced them both. Within 5 minutes, one bulb exploded. Next day it won’t crank.

Received Mar 16, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11512110

** 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…

Received Jul 28, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11426848

The front blinker lights stopped working but only when lights are off they only work when lights are on or on automatic

Received Jan 19, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11388874

My turn signal lights are not working all of sudden

Received Dec 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11383254
Chrysler 200
A 2015 Chrysler 200 Limited photographed in Queens, New York , USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all Chrysler 200s have exterior lighting problems?

No. NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Chrysler 200. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Chrysler 200 exterior lighting?

No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.

What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Chrysler 200?

The most frequent phrase is “low beam”, in 25 of 132 complaints, followed by “high beams” (12).

Other Chrysler 200 problems

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