2011 Chrysler 200: hesitation when accelerating

Filed May 16, 2017 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · TX

When driving my 200 if I am entering traffic and have to increase speed (go above 3000 rpms) it will hesitate with no increase in speed before jolting into the next gear. It will do this at any time, from a complete stop or while driving at 45mph and needing to pick up speed to avoid an accident too. Ive almost been hit several times, so now im the annoying person who waits to go until no other cars are approaching. I always warm up my cars before driving and this car will try to die multiple times for no reason.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. When starting the vehicle and while driving various speeds, the vehicle would exhibit a slight hesitation. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was operable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Engine · 17,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the engine exhibited slight hesitation without warning. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. In addition, the failure recurred when driving up an incline. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate or locate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 9,000 miles · TX

When at a complete stop or low speed vehicles kicks like it is going to stall. This has happened since the purchase of the vehicle it was taken to the dealership two times in the beginning and the service technicians were not able to find the problem or feel it hesitate. The car was taken twice once in 2012 then 2013 problem could not be found. I have had the car for three years and this problem comes and goes. On 08/31/2015 the car finally stalled out when I was going to enter the highway. The car completely shut off and I was able to turn it back on once it came to a complete stop. At this point the check engine light came on and I was able to drive the car to the dealership. The dealership has indicated it is the crank shaft sensor and a harness that needs replacement. They received several codes when hooked up to the diagnostic machine and were not able to determine what the problem was until two days after it was in the shop. This is a problem that has been going on since I first purchased the vehicle and am quite surprised that there is no recall since we do run the liability of being involved in a car accident by getting hit from behind due to the car hesitating when accelerating after a complete stop.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 44,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and going down a hill, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes hesitated to respond without warning. The failure occurred on two occasions. The contact also stated that while reversing, there was an abnormal noise. The contact discovered that there was a leak under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering lines needed to be replaced. The technician discovered that there was another substance other than brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir, which caused the brakes to hesitate to respond. The vehicle was repaired but the repairs were unknown. The contact stated that she was concerned for her safety even though the necessary repairs were performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.