2012 Chrysler 200 acceleration problems

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Acceleration · 12,400 miles · NJ

Car would not accelerate over 20 miles and hour after the traction control and ABS light came on. The car then rapidly accelerated and worked fine until I reached work. When driving home it did it again and wouldn't resolve itself. I took it to the chrysler dealer and 1 week and 1,200.00 later they informed me my car was fixed and that a faulty sensor was the issue and that it was very common.

Filed Jul 21, 2018 · Acceleration · 100,500 miles · IN

Regarding my 2012 chrysler 200 speeding up on its own and the cruise control getting stuck and being difficult to disengage. This happened on a highway.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Acceleration, Visibility · 87,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle began to decelerate. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the heater blower failed to blow heat out of the passenger side vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The local dealer (jim riehl's friendly chrysler jeep in sterling heights, mi) was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 95,300 miles · OH

Purchased a used chrysler 200 in february 2017 at 87,xxx mi. It is now june 2017 and 3 times in the last 3 days my car has suddenly died. The first time I was slowing down and made a right turn and upon accelerating it died, dash lights illuminated, quickly tried to restart and was unsuccessful with just nothing happening when turning key. Took key out of ignition and retried and started right up. Next day I was again slowing down and making a right turn and bam same thing same details. 3rd incident I was driving straight and the car stalled this time I was doing about 15 MPH and the steering locked up, quickly took key out and restarted. Engine light was on and diagnosed as crankshaft position sensor malfunction. Replaced the sensor and have only driven for short distance as the first 2 times this happened were terrifying enough. After hours of online research I've found this is common and just being neglected. Chrysler fix this issue before someone gets seriously injured

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 84,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving 50 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the speed reduced independently to 5 MPH. The vehicle stalled and the throttle body and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 35,123 miles · MD

While driving down the road the etc light came on and the traction light came on and the car will not accelerate. I was able to park the car and when I restarted it that was a very rough idle and the check engine light the etc light and the traction light are all on.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 94,200 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving 40 MPH, the electronic throttle control light illuminated. The vehicle slowed to 20 MPH and went into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic throttle control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,200. Udated 07/26/16*lj.....updated 08/01/16 *bf consumer stated the vehicle ceased to accelerate on a busy street. Consumer was informed that every sensor in the electronic system was malfunctioning, which caused dealer to be unable to accurately diagnose the problem. Repairs not covered by warranty. Consumer noted chrysler issued a recall for the same exact issue on 2015 chrysler 200 model. Updated 06/13/18

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 99,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently, the RPM gauge increased from 0-4, and the speedometer gauge failed to display the actual speed. The failure recurred numerous times. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the battery was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed May 16, 2016 · Acceleration · 56,068 miles · OH

I was merging on I-271s when suddenly check engine light came on and my car came to a complete stop (the engine was still running). I was not able to accelerate so I slowly maneuvered my car onto the shoulder. I turned off the car and re-started,but I couldn't still accelerate. I had the car towed 25 miles to a trusted mechanic. The next day I was told my him that the crankshaft position sensor was bad and needed to be replaced. I believe that the sensor issue is serious. Without warning my car came to a sudden stop on major highway. By sheer luck I wasn't rear-ended and I didn't lose my life, or worse, my kids.

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Acceleration · OH

When driving my vehicle I had three lights to come on which resulted in having to take my car to have a diganostic test, the out come was the throttle position censor in which I have never had any problems before from any of my chrysler vehicle and the repairman said this is a dealer defect. I am very disappointed that I am going through and ordeal since I have owned many chrylsers with no problem.