Chrysler 200 Exterior Lighting Problems
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).
- 132exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 36%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.
- 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.
How serious are the reports?
Of 132 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chrysler 200 exterior lighting complaints by model year
When owners reported it
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…
Radio not working. Headlights quit working. Replaced them both. Within 5 minutes, one bulb exploded. Next day it wonât crank.
** 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…
The front blinker lights stopped working but only when lights are off they only work when lights are on or on automatic
My turn signal lights are not working all of sudden

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
- Electrical System problems (1,226)
- Engine problems (1,209)
- Power Train problems (938)
- Air Bags problems (848)
- Service Brakes problems (267)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (265)
- Seat Belts problems (241)
- Steering problems (232)
See all Chrysler 200 problems.