2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jul 25, 2015 · Suspension · CA

I purchased this car in 2011. When I first hit a depression in the roadway it felt like I would lose control. I just brushed it aside thinking that it was an isolated instance. A few months after owning the car, I was coming back on highway 80 from tahoe down to the valley. The grooves in the road had me white knuckled driving, as I pretty much felt that I had no control of the vehicle. In a 65 MPH zone, I was doing 40 in the slow lane to try to keep the vehicle under control. When I brought it to the dealership they said that they could not find anything wrong. I don't take that car on highway 80 anymore, and when I know there are depressions and slight highway pavement roughness during my every day commute, I am sure to grab the wheel tightly, as I know all the areas along my commute that makes driving over those spots shaky. Please, please have someone check this vehicle out. It is dangerous. I have been trying to sell it because it feels unsafe, but a dealership won't give me what the blue book is worth, and I don't feel right about selling to a private party due to the safety issues. By the way, I found out the struts have been leaking (under 40k miles!!!) and that is a cost of 1,441.00. This car really is an unsafe vehicle. I could not find any lemon laws for this vehicle, but did find so many others that had the same issue. Also, I believe I already filed a complaint regarding the headlights. Another hazardous issue with this vehicle.

Filed Aug 23, 2012 · Lights · 800 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200 convertible. The contact stated that the head lights were too dim which prevented her from seeing objects in front of her while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who decided to adjust the lights. The contact mentioned that the remedy failed to repair the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since they were unable to alter the vehicles design. The failure mileage was 800. ...updated 10/10/12 *bf updated 10/16/2012

Filed Apr 9, 2012 · Lights · 180,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200 convertible. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH and the headlights failed to illuminate properly. The failure recurred whenever the headlights were activated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they advised the contact that the headlights were operating as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2011 · Lights · IL

2011 chrysler 200 limited convertible. Consumer writes in regards to headlamp safety issue *tgw the consumer stated she took the vehicle to the dealer to have the headlamps adjusted. The consumer stated she could not see ahead while driving at night. The dealer was unable to find a way to adjust them. Chrysler informed the consumer, there was no adjustment for lamps for the vertical position. It was explained to the consumer that halogen projector headlamps shined differently than the reflective headlamps.

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Lights · NC

Headlights inadequate -only illuminates about 2 or 3 car lengths ahead with a distinct drop off of vision . Highly unsafe as driver cannot see further up highway. Especially unsafe at upper speeds as you are outrunning your head lights. Dealer says this is normal for projected beam headlamps. Dealer tech acknowledged as unsafe condition.