2012 Chrysler 200: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 7, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · TX

For weeks now ive been noticing a weird grinding or dry rubbing sound underneath the front end of my chrysler. Checked it out a few times, as though i am not a mechanic i can identify the basics of something not right. However, after my husband and his brother both looking it over on seperate occasions, they have noted a leak under the carriage of the car. Often here recently, the guage senses an over heating of some sort. Since this notice, we have replaced the oil cooler twice in a year; as well as flushed the hoses associated with the coolant reservoir. Fixed temporary but has now already started getting too hot. Which simply tells me that its something further internal thats wrong. I was informed of an engine recall: L33 of my chrysler model. However havent seen one on this website. When driving yesterday, i noticed a light on my cluster that indicated the traction has failed. When i brake, all u hear or feel is a vibration under your feet, up front. I replaced my brake pads all 4, within the past 4 months and theyre now rusted over and u notice a brake fluid leak on the front right side. After a light, the grinding noise, the vibration and the overheating; i am positive that this will eventually cause a car stall or worse a fatal accident. My brakes could eventually fail while driving in traffic, causing a crash. Or my car could just all out stalland the cluster can trip and i could be in harms way if at the time it does this i could be goin 70 on the interstate or in a turninglane in town and without proper fix; it could easily cause a fatal accident and i could be killed or worse my children!

Filed Dec 16, 2019 · Lights · IL

I own a 2012 chrysler 200, I love my car; however, the head lights are pointing towards the ground making it almost impossible to see anything in front of me while driving. I've changed replaced the headlight bulbs as well as cleaned the headlamp. Unknown 2. During the winter months my car makes the grinding noise when starting up.

Filed Aug 28, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 109,000 miles · FL

To start off the ABS and traction control will not stop turning off and on even after replacing everything . Almost all the time when it rains they will kick in the e brake and start grinding . No matter how many times I change the brakes and rotors and master control they never stop squeaking . Lastly almost all the electrical problems started after the alternator failed and I had to replace it . My speedometer just died on me today and I have no clue how that happened .

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Steering · 29,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While making a turn, the contact heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the power steering without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000. ...updated 05/17/17 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by the dealer on 3/31/2017 at the owner's expense. The consumer believed at 32,256 miles, the failure was premature. Updated 09/06/2017

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Steering · PA

Steering wheel makes a popping squeaky noise with only 29000 miles, is something loose ?

Filed May 31, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 112,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the headlights failed without warning. The contact also stated that the traction control, the cruise control and the ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that there was a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 800 miles · MN

Within 2 days of purchasing this vehicle, rear brakes were squealing like they would do if they were due to be replaced. I brought it back to the dealership and they supposedly inspected them and told me "its just rust from sitting on the lot and it will clear up after you drive it a while", it continued and a couple months following the first visit I returned with the vehicle and told them it still was making the noise and they checked it out again and said "oh, its just dust on the brakes and if you step on your brakes hard at about 40 MPH that should take care of the problem". Here we are 2 years later and the rear brakes still make the squealing noise. About june/july of this year timeframe I brought my vehicle in to the dealership because I have about 5 different spots on the hood and grill of the vehicle has the paint "blistering" and rust underneath. The dealership didn't call me and tell me what they were going to do about it so I called them about a month later. The warranty guy at the dealership told me that chrysler was going to "send a whole new hood" which I guess didn't make much sense to me but whatever. To date I haven't heard from the dealership any further on this matter and the vehicle is nearing the limits on the warranty period for mileage. The dealership I have been dealing with is john hirsch's motors in cambridge, mn.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Brakes, Tires · 28,000 miles · CA

This vehicle out of service .could of cause a collision or cause body injury or death , I started the car went about 100 feet or more, car made a loud noise ,car stopped suddenly by itself, then brake part flew right off right on the road. Had to push car to the nearest corner. Called dealer service, called my insurance. I have full coverage, but no response at the time. I signed hardship packet from the bank for help, but was repossessed, so dealer could not pick the car . I made a complaint february 12,2013 to bakersfield chrysler - jeep about my brakes squeals and my tires always display low pressure. Service dealer said there is nothing to fix they squeal because of dirt and they are wet and tires need more air because of weather change. I brought this car brand new. I sent a formal written letter addressed to the federal safety agency, plus documents that will substantiate my situation. Updated 03/13/14

Filed Dec 19, 2013 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 1,000 miles · ID

When purchased this car, noticed that it pulled severly to the left, spoke to dealer ship and they stated that it was normal for front wheel drives to do so. So I continued to drive this car but always having to be on alert when driving on highway if car was going to jerk off road. This car handles horrible! I do not feel safe in this vehicle and do not feel if any control was lost, that I would be able to regain control due to this. The dealership has denied that I have ever brought this up, but when my brakes started squealing around 7000.00 mile I then brought it up again and they told me I needed a front end alignment and new brakes! Ok I just bought the car... I told them no, how could that be. Well since then my car has had to have the cylander replaced and they have addressed the jerking with a front end alignment which by the way did not do anything. It still is hard to control and could only do 30 mile an hr in snow before it would loose control. I have more complaints and have addressed chrysler to no avail. They just tell me its the make of the car and that my brakes squealing are because asbestos is no longer in brakes. I told them that I was not born yesterday and have driven more cars than this and never have had this problem. They offered me an extended warrenty and stated that was all anyone could do . I am a very unhappy customer and becasue I am in a lease I can not get out of this car. Only when it crashes will anyone maybe do anything about this. I am seeking the state attorney in idaho to see if they can help resolve this issue .

Filed Nov 27, 2013 · Steering · 38,100 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while parked, she noticed an abnormal grinding sound. The contact inspected the engine compartment and noticed that the power steering fluid was low. The contact added power steering fluid however, the following day the contact noticed the power steering fluid was low once again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,100.

Filed Nov 15, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 7,000 miles · ID

This chrysler 2012 200 started to have brake squealing issues at about 7,000 miles I went to dealership and they told me that it was probably just being broke in since I purchased this car at 200 miles on it. The problem continued and no one at the dealership would address this problem. I then told them they had to do something about it and they then told me that there was not a fix for this that chrysler could not fix this problem. And that they the dealership dennis dillon and chrysler had no idea what to do. I continued to drive my car and in september of 2013 my car's check engine light came on and I took into the dealer dennis dillon and was advised that my cylander head was gone and would need repaired. I was told to go ahead and dive my car while the parts came in. My car was fixed and picked up from dealer then 1 day later my car overheated on interstate and broke down was then told a clamp came off and was then fixed. Since this issue my car has not driven the same. It is sluggish . I asked the dealer about the lemon law and was told to contact chrysler . I did so and was told by chrysler that there is nothing anyone can do. My brakes still sqeal very loudly and chrylser told me that its becasue they replaced the brake pads and no longer have asbestos' in them. I then advised them that I have driven other models and makes and did not have that problem. They refused to be of any assistance. My steering is also an issue in which the dealership has said that it needed an alignment but since the car was only a couple hundred miles on it. It has pulled severly to the left. This is not acceptable and this car needs to fall under the lemon law and be dealt with.

Filed Oct 11, 2013 · Brakes · 30,926 miles · OK

Vehicle purchase from enterprise car sale, may 3,2013. Mileage 30926. Immediately I started having problems with loud clicking sound in front tires and loud squealing on backup. Enterprise agreed to fix the problem once identified. The inspection to tires and brakes was done and dealership stated they could not get vehicle to replicate the noise (lol) . 2nd trip to dealership. Same complaint. Answer- could not get vehicle to duplicate noise. "you must be kidding me. If I can hear it I know you can hear it. So, my suggestion was to roll down the windows, turn off the air conditioner / radio...you cant miss it. Well, the front tires were replaced because it was stated that they were 1/8 inch to large.but nothing done to the brakes. There was still plenty padding . 3rd trip to dealership. Brakes are now screaming at me! The pads were replaced with different material. From ceramic to metallic pads.. Two months have gone by and guess what? The noise is back!!!!. Im no genius and definitely not a mechanic, but if you keep doing the same thing you will get the same results. How many times does it take to realize that something else is wrong? The question is....what ? I have read "several complaints from different owners with the same issue. So I know there is something wrong . How many complaints does it require before an investigation takes place and a recall is issued because something is wrong here?. I regret not doing the research on this car because I know for sure that I would not have purchased the vehicle.