Yesterday, when I was dropping Christmas, presents off to my son at his moms' house. My 2011 Chrysler 200, Convertible limited with 3.6L v6 Pentastar flex-fuel motor. temp gauge went all the way up into Red. Which had to cross lanes on highway so I could get off on the freeway ramp. which I made it a block and the car stalled in below-freezing temps with no heat figuring out what to do as I get out of the vehicle I noticed brown motor oil bubbling and gushing out a Coolant reservoir With oil streaks all the way down passenger side car including through rims. I researched flaws and issues that Chrysler acknowledges, like that class-action lawsuit for vehichlwes not covered under extended vehicles that have the same issue, and problems Also how come even tho my vehicle 2011 Chrysler is not covered when covered is 2012 - 2017 even thos my car motor is identical as 2012 - 2013 Which was the first generation with faulty Oil cooler. or when they used sand casting molds to make cylinder heads which some of the sand stayed and circulated through the system, Causing oil cooler lines and coolant passageways. Pretty much was left stranded in freezing below temps with a car where motor oil spueling out of coolant overflow tank, over the windshield where I could barely see when trying to pull over. also oil all down passenger side of vehicle wet from front to back . not to mention other faults with the multi systems. Please visit this link https://www.ecogard.com/chryslers-problem-pentastar-v6-oil-filter-housing-cooler-assembly-what-means-oil-filter-installers/ .
2011 Chrysler 200 electrical complaints
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When I start my car the airbag, slippery or skid resistant and the anti-locking brake instruments comes on periodically and then goes out; the radio stop working, has no control of the steering wheel it wouldn't steered correctly yesterday and it wouldn't go in any gear except park. go in park.
This is the third time the engine completely shut off in the middle of driving. First time it started back up after 5 minutes. Second time started back up after being jumped eventhough the battery had charge. This last time the car would not start. It has the power it was turning over but the engine would not start. Power steering turned off in both occasions. I had to have me vehicle towed and it still will not start. I was driving approximately 60 MPH on a paved highway route 244, it turned off on a straight away, no hills or turns.
My turn signal lights are not working all of sudden
While driving, the vehicle loses all power. Just shuts down. No warning. No warning lights. No code. No check engine light.
A follow up to add on to my initial complaint. I have a screenshot showing how dangerous this issue can become if not resolved. My wipers and horn are a safety concern since they aren't working due to a defective total integrated power module. Please advise before another chrysler owner has the same problem and could possible harm themselves in a crash or others.
My wipers have started to not exactly stop working but that stop then start up again when you try to turn them on as if they are glitching. Then my horn stopped working so I went to get my car inspected. The total integrated power distribution module was not working apparently, a $1300 fix. This car has been a pain. Have replaced part after part. Have had 3 recalls and truly believe this should be a recall due to it being such a dumb thing. Even the mechanic was like this is the most expensive fix for a horn that I've ever seen!!
I have had my car major repaired in service over 24 times . I say lemon law! The first year I drive what dealership loaned me to drive while attempting to fix major mechanical problems. I put 5000$ down on my chrysler 200 s 2011. It's my 3rd chrysler to own. This one has caused so much headaches an out of pocket expense I don't know what to do! It sits again at dealership needing 3000$ more motor work. I drive it it totally dies losing all control no power steering on interstate .I-49 bentonville ark. Almost hit by 18 wheeler. Awful!!! The car starts an stalls out! Lights flicker in dashboard. Blows cold air when should be hot! Heater not worked 2 yrs now. Take the key out an the car stays running! It's cursed I truly believe . The service department has never seen such! I don't feel I should pay what's owed on my remaining loan to chrysler. I've paid dearly since I've had this car. It's been a headache no one should have to go thru. Been stranded in arkansas way to many times an it's time I spoke up on the problems that I've had with this chrysler 200s. 2011! I pray nobody has had to experience this issue. Not safe at all !!!
Driving down the road and the car just shuts off for no reason and I have to try to find away off the road without getting hit. After it sets about a hour it may or may not start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled various times. The vehicle was taken to dch chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of temecula (26845 ynez rd, temecula ca) where it was diagnosed that the brake lights, crank sensor, and battery failed on separate occasions. Each time the failures were repaired, they would recur. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
76 year old male 73 year old handy cap wife car stalled twice yesterday called chrysler they said no warrenty they do not have a fix will call lawer if it happens again
At random times, the car will just shut off while driving l or turning. Absolutely no power for a little bit. This has happened multiple time. I am unsure if this electrical or something to do with the engine. I have called to see if there was a recall she was told there wasn't. I have seen multiple posts online speaking of this same problem from quite a few people
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. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the number 10 fuse had malfunctioned. The cause of the failure was not determined. Ertley motorworld (150 motorworld dr, wilkes barre, pa) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 89,000.
My 2011 chrysler 200 limited v6 will up and stall with no warning signs and between two dealership they can not locate the issue. The PCM and fuel pump are brand new and it still stalling with the last time being december 2nd 2018 as I was driving down the road going home. Hopefully the dealership will find out something as they ended up putting a car flight recorder on my car to record the stalling problem. By the way it had this problem since october 2016.
The car cuts off when driving or seating at a red light need help to figure the problem out
My daughter was driving on the highway at 70 MPH when the 2011 chrysler 200 just shut off. Dash went dark, radio off, car completely turned off! Luckily she was by an off ramp and was able to coast to a stop at the top of the ramp. The only thing that was still working was the brakes, thank goodness! The car did not restart right away. No electrical components came back on either with turning the key. About an hour later the car did restart. We took it to a chrysler dealership the next day. They kept it for 2 days. They were unable to pull any codes from the car or recreate the event, thus being unable to fix the car and answer why it happened!
My chrysler 200 will stall intermitenly going down the road. It does not matter if I am coming up to a stop sign or running down the expressway. Which is what happened the last time and it was very scary. It will also chug at times like it is out of gas when I have a full tank or 1/2 a tank. I know that the 2015's were recalled and it sounds exactly what is happening with my 200.
When driving the red lighting bolt light come with traction control light the total loss of engine power happen on the interstate at about 65 MPH in heavy traffic had to turn car off then start back up this happens about every other day have replaced everything thay have said no fix very dangerous.
My vehicle battery light came on after getting a new battery. Then driving one day on street it just stalled out. It started up after 2 mins. Parked it about 1/2 an hour it started right back up only to stall again 2 more times both on street in heavy traffic. I got a alert oil change required (walmart) changed the oil made it home later went back out for the car to stall again same busy street, it started about 4 mins later, made it home didn't move it couple days. Mechanic put it on diagnostic said I needed alternator still stalling after new alternator. Haven't had the car a month! Battery light still on after new alternator as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the heater system in the vehicle became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to local dealer portage ford cdjr located at 3013 county hwy cx, portage, wi 53901 where it was diagnosed that the heat interchanger failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, however the referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Takata recall. Vehicle stalls when in motion.
While driving on the freeway during stop-and-go, rush hour traffic, my vehicle's engine completely shut off without any warning. At the moment of the engine stalling, I was coasting with my foot off of the accelerator at less than 5 MPH, up a slight incline, on an overpass and inside of a construction zone that was void of a shoulder to pull off onto. When I attempted to depress the accelerator to make it over the uphill overpass, the pedal was limp and nothing happened. The electrical panel in my dash was off, with the vehicle still in drive and no physical or audio signs of warning occurred prior to the engine shutting off. I quickly hit the brakes to avoid rolling in reverse down the overpass, shifted the vehicle into park and turned the ignition key to off. When I attempted the restart the engine, the vehicle started as if nothing had occurred. After driving through the remainder of the construction zone, I exited the freeway. After making a sharp, right-handed turn from the off-ramp to the local road, the emergency "brake" warning light on the dash turned on and was accompanied with an audio warning. The light remained lit for the duration of the turn and for approximately 500 feet afterward until it turned off. No other abnormalities were observed with the vehicle. The vehicle has slightly more than 120k miles on it and nothing like this has ever occurred in the past. This appears to be a common problem with the 200, especially with the 2011 and 2012 models. My engine is a 4-cyl, 2.4l. Despite this widespread hazard, and an early investigation by the federal safety agency, no recall has been mandated. The rationale? Because it occurs at a "low rate if speed". This is absurd. I was on a freeway overpass, inside a construction zone, during rush hour. If this not a hazard, I don't know what is. Please mandate a recall for this before someone dies on a train track or intersection.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. While the contact's girlfriend was driving at low speeds through a parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Several hours later, the vehicle stalled again and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but the contact replaced the battery and alternator himself. The failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
S61 recall for some kind of safety module for my car. Chrysler won't fix it and it has been well over 6 months. My life and the lives of my family members are in danger and chrysler won't give me a loaner car to drive until the parts come in.
The alternator experienced a rapid failure: while driving on I-95 north through maryland at highway speed (~65 MPH), the ABS and steering control indicator lights began to blink on and off, joined shortly thereafter by the brake indicator. This went on for about 10 seconds before the vents suddenly began to blow hot air. I pulled over to the shoulder and shut the engine. The car would not restart and the battery died--no hazard lights, or anything. I lifted the hood to check and it smelled like something was burning. After having the car towed for service, they said it was the alternator. The car is a 3.6l with a 160 amp alternator. The same alternator was recalled for the same issue (the federal safety agency recall 14v‑634) in the rear-wheel drive versions of these chryslers. From my understanding, the alternator in my car is identical to the recalled alternator, differing only in the housing. There were never any indicators that the alternator was going bad--no dimming lights, no history of requiring jump starts, etc. This came out of nowhere and would have put us in a dead car in the middle of a major interstate in a rainstorm had we not pulled over to the shoulder immediately.
We left canada to go on a vacation to southern california, the trip was 3200 kilometres. All of a sudden the wipers went up about 6 inches and stopped without being on. Later did it again. A few more times. We then tried to turn them on and it went half way and stopped. After that it did all kinds of weird thinks from turning on when the switch was off. This problem caused us to have to stop several times during our trip due to raining and snowing. The last day when we finally arrived to palm springs, when I shut the vehicle off, the wipers were on at full speed. I had to disconnect the battery to stop it. I then went on the internet and did some research. Thank goodness for people posting their problems on the internet, I was able to diagnose the problem to the tipm. It appears to be a recurring problem with chrysler tipm's. And of course this is not a warranty item as the warranty had just expired in june. Totally disappointed with chrysler's warranty and recall of their tipm's. From what I have read about their tipm problems, it has serious potential for injury. It can quit totally all of a sudden shutting down all power and stopping the vehicle on a busy highway.
They have recall on it but have not yet fixed the problem
Car stalls without much warning while driving. Engine light comes on, then a slight jerk of the vehicle, then power cuts out. Power steering loss,, radio display goes out and hazards won't work, which is very dangerous. If I turn the key off, I can restart the car and drive again, but it happens every few minutes. Very scary to be driving in rush hour traffic and have the car simply shut down and not be able to at least signal other drivers with hazard flashers. Not a battery or alternator issue, as these have been replaced. Something needs to be done before someone gets seriously hurt because the vehicle intermittently just shuts down. Car is currently at dealership since mechanic could not figure out what was wrong.
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