I just bought a used 2011 chrysler 200 and within a weeks time noticed the rear of the vehicle was all over the road every time I hit a bump. It doesn't matter if its a small or large bump either. At first I was not sure what was wrong and I almost took it back to the dealer I bought it from. I climbed under the car and realized on the rear passenger right there was a little fluid leaking from the strut itself so I know that needs to be replaced. I slid over and looked at the drivers side rear which had no fluid leakage. After owning the car a month now, im realizing that both sides are doing it and only the one strut appears to be leaking. The car is to the point of being unsafe to drive because of this issue. I've had cars that needed struts replaced before and never have I felt like the car was unsafe to drive. After doing a little research, I find that this is a known issue for this car and chrysler is aware of it. So why has this issue not been taken care of if its a known issue. I have children that ride in the back seat and I don't even feel safe driving them in the car. I need to get it fixed but its tough to do when you just bought the vehicle and are in need of getting your plates for the car($1700). And to fix this issue I have been told that it will run me $600 and that doesn't even include certain parts if they are horribly bad as well. Like I said, this is more than just a strut issue but when I do get it fixed I will report my complete findings of everything that needs to be replaced in the suspension.
2011 Chrysler 200 suspension complaints
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The cars rear end bounces excessively on any rough pavement too the point of almost losing control of the vehicle. This happens constantly when driving over 40 MPH and then hitting a rough spot or hole in the pavement.
It was snowing lightly and this car could not establish traction. I've had the tires examined and they have been verified by a tire company and a dealership to be in good condition. They are all-weather tires. The dealership felt the problem in a test drive and they don't know what is causing the sway or "fishtail" effect. This effect occurs when there is any type of precipitation on the roads. I've researched on the web and discovered many, many complaints about this. All of the owners are afraid to drive this vehicle if there is any moisture on the roads and none of them have been able to resolve the swaying. Some have tried snow tires, have wheels realigned, replacing various parts. Some say that chrysler employees have claimed it is a "known problem" without a fix. Please get chrysler to fix this for us.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle veered out of control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the control arm bushings had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Live in mn. When driving on wet or icy roads the rear end sways back and forth so much you feel like the car will sway so far out of control and cause an accident. The first winter owned the car I started to accelerate down the highway and there was some dry tar but also narrow strips of ice here and there but I could not even get my speed up 30 MPH without the back end of the car swaying so hard I had to pull off to the shoulder of the road for fear of causing a wreck. We've been to the dealership with our complaint but no remedy from them. Right now my daughter and her father are driving this car from illinois (dec 2013) and they informed me that the highway is wet and they can't even get up to the speed limit without the back end swaying hard back and forth. I am going to contact the dealership again and see if they can provide resolution. I've read similar stories online and wish the chrysler corporation would recall this vehicle, it is very dangerous. We do not want to own this road hazard any longer. I don't want anyone in my family to drive this car in the rain or snow anymore. I'm terrified this vehicle will cause the death of someone!!
2011 chrysler 200. Consumer states vehicle makes rattling noise and tires will not stay correctly inflated while driving *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle wobbled and bounced side-to-side while driving down the highway in areas where there were rough ridges in the road. The consumer was informed the vehicle was designed that way, as the vehicle had a heavy duty sport suspension. Also, the sunroof leaked on the driver's side.
Hearing front end clunking sounds when accelerating from stop and slowing down to a stop, and also noticing slight pull on steering, I brought my car to chrysler dealer in avondale, az. Since my car is under warranty, only 15 months ownership and under 22k miles, I am concerned. This is the 2nd time my car has had serious problems; first was the transmission which fell apart at one week and 500 miles. The transmission was replaced at no cost to me by this dealer. My concern now is the front end - I was advised the inner tie rod ends are defective and must be replaced; items are on backorder. Why would tie rod ends be defective, so soon, with not excessive mileage at this time? The service manager verbally noted that my car is not the only one with this problem, and yet, no recall has been issued at this time - why not? Shouldn't the tie rods also be replaced since they're not affected by the defective tie rod ends? In my opinion, a recall needs to be issued for safety concerns re: tie rod ends on this vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the rear end swerved out of control while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions and the contact was informed that this was a known failure that could not yet be remedied. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 25,040.
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