2011 Chrysler 200: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jun 14, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · NC

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel went dim and the radio became inoperable. The contact also stated that the headlights were flickering while driving. The contact related the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V282000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 28, 2021 · Fuel system, Lights · FL

** 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 off while driving when totally dark. Not an issue of any ambient triggering headlight to turn off. I had headlights replaced, problem continues. It can only be resolved by turning headlights off, then back on. I suspect TIPM controls headlights set to AUTO, as headlights have a delay turn off when exiting the car. ** Horn turns on intermittently, when car is on or off. It will have short beeps or stay on for long periods. It may happen every few minutes, or days apart. As part of the alarm system, I suspect this could be another TIPM issue. Only resolution was to disconnect and drive without horns. Other randomly occurring issues that are likely due to TIPM: ** Smart front passenger window is erratic. The window should drop down 1/4 in when the door handle is pulled and as long as the door is open. When the door is open, the window will usually go back up (it shouldn't) but sometimes it works properly, and sometimes it keeps going up and down continuously, then stop, then start again. **Convertible top operation is erratic. It has many interlocks and sometimes it gets stuck 1/2 or 3/4 while opening, sometimes it may or not respond when closing. These problems have happened over the last year or so.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Lights · 179,000 miles · KS

Driver's headlight operates intermittently while passenger headlight is unaffected. Car has been to 2 shops and had multiple techs and no one can locate the problem. By intermittently I mean that the light may or may not work each time you start the car.

Filed Jan 18, 2015 · Body · 48,900 miles · CA

Drive side handle controls counsel poor plastic torn/unglued. As well as head liner from back seats on both sides. Also hood paint raising up from head lights LED. On both sides. The paint is raised with visible damage.

Filed Jan 27, 2014 · Lights · 4,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the headlights would not illuminate properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated that the head lights were working based on standards. The mechanic also advised that they were unable to alter the design of the headlights. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 16,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Lights · 34,281 miles · MD

Low beam illumination is very poor on this vehicle and model year. In dark area with little to no street lighting it is very easy to veer off the roadway due to lack of vehicle headlight illumination. My best estimate is that the low beams on this vehicle only illuminate about 2 to 3 car lengths ahead. Illumination off to sides of vehicle is also very poor. I would truly be shocked of no one has been maimed of killed yet as a result of this vehicles very poor lighting.

Filed Jun 26, 2013 · Lights · 62 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the low beam headlight reduced significantly while driving approximately 15 MPH. The failure only occurred whenever driving down an incline or making a right turn, which distorted the contact's vision. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times and the headlamps were readjusted each time but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 62.

Filed Jun 3, 2013 · Body, Lights · 52,000 miles · MI

After minimal rain, the driver's side headlight assembly fogged up and accumulated drops of water inside the sealed unit. Took vehicle to dealer, technician said seal around unit is cracked and needed to be replaced. Dealer charges over $500 dollars for replacement. Nighttime visibility is drastically reduced. Repair is not covered under any warranty. This is an issue chrysler knows about but has not issued a recall.

Filed Mar 26, 2013 · Lights · 6,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the headlights would not illuminate properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated that the head lights were working based on standards. The mechanic also advised that they were unable to alter the design of the headlights. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 35,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Lights · 100 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH on a curved road, the road became difficult to see because the low beam headlights illuminated downward instead of upward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. The technician advised that the low beam lights were operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100.

Filed Nov 21, 2012 · Lights · 13,000 miles · TX

We recently purchased this vehicle and when we drove home on our rural roads we noted the headlights on low beam do not provide proper vision going uphill, illumination literally cuts off a short distance in front of you. This is extremely dangerous and using high beam is not always possible with on coming traffic yet there are still dead spots where you cannot see far enough ahead of you to avoid an animal, child or object in time to react.

Filed Sep 29, 2012 · Lights · IL

The safety issue of the headlamps not giving light enough distance. Talking with the federal safety agency, I was told that other manufacturers have the same complaints. Chrysler vp even suggest I look into getting different headlamps but they would not install them on my car or put it in writing.