2011 Chrysler 200: harsh or hard shifting

Filed May 17, 2017 · TX

There is a knocking or clunking noise coming from the front of the car, in or around steering column. I've had lower arm control and sway bar replaced and it did nothing to help the problem. I then had chrysler diagnose it and they told me to replace the inner and outer tie rods, which I did and that did not help. The noise comes after driving the car for about half an hour. It sounds as though something is lose in the steering column. I've researched and came across a recall list found on chrysler.com for the year, make and model of my car for the steering column, an electrical problem and passenger airbag. The car also falls within the date. But was told that my VIN doesn't show but one, the passenger side airbag. Chrysler has not been helpful whatsoever and want money for a problem they can't fix.

Filed Feb 11, 2017 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · TX

I started having problems with the transmission.thursday 9th feb I was going to work my speed was around 65-70 MPH. I slowed down to let on coming traffic and my transmission just jumped hard. It has sometimes clunked when going around 45 MPH but not that hard. It scared me I thought my transmission was falling out. I bought it 2 months ago and had no other problems until just now.

Filed Aug 29, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 45,000 miles · TX

After vehicle reaches highway speeds for 30 or so miles there is a loud clunking noise in the steering area in the engine compartment. Took to dealership and they replaced tie rods and did a alignment. 2 days later same thing happens as well as the alignment was way out of specs, took back to shop where they replaced sway bar and left strut and alignment. Few days later the same sound is happening and the car is out of alignment ruining a new set of tires. Taking back to the shop for third and final time.

Filed Jul 21, 2015 · Steering · 53,000 miles · NY

There's a horrible clunking noise supposedly coming from the steering wheel area. I have yet to find anyone pinpoint what it is plus I'm told the warranty is up. I originally complained to the dealer about the noise coming and going last year. No one heard it until may 17 when I drove about 40 miles at 65 MPH on a highway. Since the the amount of time it takes for the noise to start has shorten to driving about 10 miles at 30 MPH. I can't even go across town to get groceries w/o the noise starting up and getting really bad. After being at the dealer twice and 2 other mechanics I've been told it's either the intermittent steering shaft or the steering rack. Now online I see a recall on some rivet. Even a call to chrysler itself yielded no results. I'm told this repair will cost $1,000 to $2,000!!! I don't have that kind of money!! Please, please, someone help me!! I'm dependent on my car!!

Filed Jul 18, 2015 · 23,000 miles · GA

We purchased this car from someone else for our 17 year old and we have had in the shop for the same noise 3 times and they can't find out what is wrong with it but there is a clunking noise in front end after car has been driven for at least 30 mins and gotten hot. I am very concerned about this and have read where this is a big complaint among owners of the same make, I don't wont to wake up one morning and something has happened to my child because they cant duplicate the issue!!!!

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 30,000 miles · MN

Load metal to metal clunk when cars gas pedal is released or pushed down. Left wheel area is where the sound is coming from. Maybe axle area. Transaxle . Bearing area. Its going into the shop on friday. 3/27/2015 , red wing, minnesota. They are going to take apart and have a look. Ps: it has been doing this sense we got it . But is getting worse. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 10, 2013 · Transmission · NY

1. This started weeks after I bought my new car. It has happened many times, at various times. When I take my foot off the gas the transmission clunks into a downshift. I brought this up to my dealership's attention twice. By the second time they said, "it's learning the way you drive". Huh?? Then they did some kind of adjustment to a computer component, I don't think it made a difference. There is something wrong with the transmission and they don't seem to want to investigate it. A few times it took a second too long to downshift. 2. I also find the car is too heavy for a 4cyl. It is just the way it feels. 3. The footbed area is too small. I don't have big feet yet I sometimes step on the heel of the other foot. Weird.

Filed Sep 24, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 21,000 miles · AZ

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.