The brake booster corroded and the vacuum lines were damaged due to the corrosion causing the brakes to go out on the freeway. There is an active recall on the brake booster but when brought to chrysler they state the vin is listed in Canada (I live in Indiana in the USA) and not effected yet the part numbers match, there is no water shield that is supposed to be there and chrysler refused to take care of the issue that I had to spend 750 out of pocket. When I stated the part matched the recalled parts to chrysler they just said they would send a customer feedback form but there is nothing they can do. I have had my mechanic save the part in case it's needed. I almost crashed on the freeway because my brakes gave out due to a defective part and I'm basically being told to kick rocks.
2011 Chrysler 200 brakes problems
24 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 44,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 44,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chrysler 200 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Chrysler 200 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 Chrysler 200 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
ABS, Parking brake and traction control systems error items showing on dash. These error items indicate that the ABS module needs to be replaced, however Chrysler can no longer supply this part and the dealer has said that they have tried unsuccessfully to install a used part and also am after market part which would not work.
The car begins to buck hard and drive sluggish on the highway around 45 miles per hour. And when stopped idle at the light stalls regularly. I took it to the dealer and they had me replace the cam shift sensor. The repair did not work. It continues to stall
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH in the rain, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to engage as the he had to pump the brake pedal several times. The contact stated the vehicle hydroplane and landed in a ditch. The contact sustained no injuries. A police report was not filed. The contact mentioned that he was experiencing issues with the brake pedal prior to the collision. The vehicle was towed to james collins downtown ford louisville (809 s 5th st, louisville, ky 40203) where the failure cause was not diagnosed as the vehicle was deemed total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. The VIN was not available.
Going down the highway the electrical system shut down. This made steering, and braking almost impossible. All the gauges, lights, and wipers also went off. After coasting to the side of the highway and turning the key to the off position, was able to restart the auto. The auto shows no vehicle codes when connected to a scanner.
In 3 weeks time the car stalled midway in the highway while driving as if it were going to turn off. I took it in for repairs and it was the shock plugs. Then the brakes were not working. I took the car to replace all four brakes. A day later the battery light came on. After driving my son to school the car pulled back and shook and shut down. I took it back in for repairs and it was the alternator. Today the windshield wipers froze midway. This is the most unsafe car and all should be recalled in general.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. While driving 35 MPH on a steep hill, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the front end of the vehicle shook. The contact also experienced the same failure while driving 60 MPH on the highway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
On july 4 the ABS light came on for no reason several times , staying on for long periods of time. There was a clicking noise in the steering colum and wheel . It sounded like it was coming from the left side. On july 5 , I was driving to work on a back road with several curves . The ABS light came on again . Clicking was still happening as well. All of a sudden I felt like I was sliding on a sheet of ice. I swirved from side to side and could not get my car under control. Then my vehicle was on two wheels on the passenger side . Which then slide off the road and down a embankment turning several times and landing on the roof of the car. The air bags never deployed. I am now suffering with a broken collar bone due to the accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the brakes and the steering wheel locked seized. The contact was able to come to a stop after restarting the vehicle. The failure occurred on two occasions. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed that a fuse failed. It was unknown where the vehicle was taken for repairs however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was not available. Tl-the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the brakes and the steering wheel locked up on vehicle without warning. The contact was able to come to a stop after restarting the vehicle. This occured on two occasions. In addition, the air bag light remained illuminated. It was diagnosed that a fuse in the vehicle malfunctioned but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 20,000. Ad
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. While driving various speeds, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the front end of the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rotors of the vehicle were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure occurred on two separate occasions after the initial repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,900.
Questions about the 2011 Chrysler 200 brakes
Does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Chrysler 200, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Chrysler 200 brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 44,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chrysler 200 brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chrysler 200 have bad brakes?
The Chrysler 200 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2015 (122 complaints), 2013 (44 complaints) and 2012 (42 complaints).
Other 2011 Chrysler 200 problems
Engine 139Electrical 68Airbags 48Transmission 38Seat belts 25Visibility 25Steering 24Lights 21Suspension 18Fuel system 16Acceleration 11Driver assistance 9Body 6Wheels 5Seats 2Locks 1Tires 1
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