2011 Chrysler 200: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 6, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · VA

2011 Chrysler 200, 156k miles, Original owner. At Highway Speeds engine will shut off! Extremely dangerous as you lose power steering and brakes on a busy interstate. No warning lights. No check engine. Issue just started happening and has happened multiple times in last 3 weeks. Car is unsafe to drive. After occurrence car will restart after about 30 minutes. I do not know why the federal safety agency or Chrysler hasn't done anything to initiate an investigation and recall. This issue is widely reported on many forums. After second instance, a repair shop reproduced issue and saw U1403 so they updated PCM/ECU as they couldn't find anything else. It has happened since then and my scanner showed DTC codes P061C status code 30 and U0401 status code 20.

Filed Jan 31, 2022 · Engine · NY

My engine is misfiring out of the clear blue. And when I say misfire I mean my vehicle will literally shut off mid-drive as you’re in traffic. Everything completely shuts off and the wheel will lock up. So if you’re not somewhere where you can pull over a pile up will ensue. I have taken it to a shop when the car cut off on the highway for the 3rd with what I thought was the issue. I spent large amounts of money for the shutting off to continue. When I picked it up from the shop the car shut off again about two weeks later or so. I brought it back to the same place and they took my car for the day to see what the issue could be. They gave it back and told me they have no idea why the car keeps shutting off and they have done all they possibly could. This problem could’ve have caused multiple accidents as most of the incidents have resulted of loss of power on the highway. To be going at a steady speed with other cars around you and suddenly shut off can cause everyone including myself to be injured if not worse. This is a common problem among these vehicles as I have read up on and no one has done anything about it. This is scary and something needs to be done. These brand cars are discontinued and I can only imagine why. This is ridiculous that I’m risking my life everyday because I don’t know if this will be the day an accident happens. Consumer stated on Feb 9th at 653am consumer was driving with my 3 year old nephew and the car was completely cut off in the middle of traffic. Unfortunately the car took over 3 hours to decide to start again. Happened again on Feb 17th, 2022.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Engine · 167,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and waited awhile. Upon restarting the vehicle, it operated normally; however, the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rouen chrysler dodge (1091 fremont pike, woodville, oh 43469, (419) 273-9944) where it was diagnosed that a new catalytic converter was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred later the same day. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 11,100 miles · OH

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.

Filed Sep 3, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 118,066 miles · CA

Lost power - car suddently stopped on i5 la to sacramento on the freeway and happened multiple times driving on the freeway...had to pullover. Car lost power. Thank god nobody hit me. Very scary.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

The original date is sept. 2012. I was unable to enter this info above. I have been having problems with unexpected loss of power, (falling dead) since 2012. It normally happens when I am going slow due to being in traffic. I am stopped or barely moving and when we start moving I press on the accelerator and it will not go because it has fallen dead. I have to put my flashers on, pull over if possible, put the gear in park, turn off the engine and restart the car and it is good to go. There have been times this happens if I am at a stop light also when this occurs. The next issue is the low tire pressure light comes on most times when the weather changes. I have taken the car to a tire repair shop and was told when we have extreme weather changes, this will happen and to check the tire pressure every 3 weeks. This is costing me $5.00/trip for pressure checks. I have taken my car back to the dealership when I started having these problems, they checked the car, did a test drive, kept it overnight and said no problems were found. Very disappointing and frustrating.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 20,960 miles · FL

When I was making a gradual right hand turn (curve to the right) at approximately 15 MPH, on flat land, I experienced total engine shutdown, electrical shutdown, and loss of power steering in a split second - without warning. After I gathered my composure, I put the car in park, turned the ignition off, then turned the ignition back on and I was on my way without issue since. My 2011 chrysler 200 (4 cylinder) has only experienced this 1 time, but once is definitely enough for me!

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Engine · 11,653 miles · TX

In drive, coasting to a stop at a red light, engine down shifted and then once car at a complete stop, engine lost power - other electrical still working but not engine. Had to put car in park, then turn ignition key to restart car. Engine restarted and rest of trip was ok with no problems.

Filed Mar 20, 2012 · Electrical · 7,534 miles · SC

3/08/2011-car was purchased in ga.. Headlight indicator light on all the time when car is running. 5/26/2011-left on an extended vacation across country to ca. 6/1/2011 smelled like wire burning, we lost all gauges and controls on steering wheel, radio loud pop just before the power loss. 6/2/2011-contacted dealer in ga. Advised to stop in bakersfield, ca. To have car checked 6/3/2011-bakersfield dealership deleted the code knowing we were going to merced, ca before fixing the car. 6/6/2011-car in shop in merced ca. 6/10/2011-steering column bezel was broken when we picked car up, part was ordered immediately. 6/15/2011-we were notified they sent wrong color for bezel. Were told by chrysler assistance, they would order correct part & have it waiting in ga. When we returned home. 6/30/2011-home, no part waiting. Took almost a month to get bezel. 8/10/2011-bezel replaced in ga . 8/3/2011-turn signals malfunctioning, headlights wouldn't come on after entering a tunnel while on automatic. 8/10/2011-car back to ga. For repair. Repair not completed until 9/7/2011. 2/29/2012-lost all power to steering wheel controls, no power to deploy airbag if involved in crash. 3/2/2012- back to ga. For repair. 3/9/2012-shop manager called to check on car. 3/12/2012-shop manager called to check on car. While talking to him, after told him we weren't driving car due to airbag concerns til problem was solved, he stated he wouldn't drive car either due to possible airbag safety concerns. 3/20/2012-chrysler requested we take car to dealer to be driven for unspecified amount of time to see if car will duplicate any of malfunctions. Unreasonable request, no offer to provide car while this is going on & mileage is now at 34886. Feel they are trying to get mileage past warranty before issue is resolved.

Filed Jan 10, 2012 · Engine · 10,500 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

This is the 3rd time the car has died. This is what happened when it died today. Car was being driven by my son on his return from the doctor office. He was driving approximately 30mph and slowing down for an upcoming slope and 90 degree right turn. As the car headed down the slope, it suddenly lost power. He was unable to brake, or turn the wheel. Being unable to stop the car he hit a tree head-on. This deployed both airbags even though he was alone and pretty much demolished the car's front end. The police said if it hadn't been for the tree, I would be sitting in at hospital or planning a funeral, as the car would have plunged down a 25 foot embankment filled with large boulders. I will be contacting chrysler tomorrow morning.