2012 Chrysler 200: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Apr 26, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · OK

My car engine is knocking loud when I drive, do I need a new engine..?

Filed Aug 1, 2020 · Engine · 132,000 miles · CA

I just had my car pre purchase inspected and it was reported to be in great condition. Then all of the sudden my engine has stalled twice in the last 72hours, when coming to a stop. I am able to turn it back on, however fear for my safety now whenever I drive it. These exact issues have been reported with other 2012 chrysler 200 models, due to connecting rod bearing failure and I believe this model has been similarly effected. I feel like I should be entitled to a engine recall as well, due to the identical issues that I am experiencing.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 114,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving 35 MPH the steering wheel ceased and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after five minutes. While driving and making a left turn the vehicle stalled again. While attempting to start vehicle there was abnormal ticking noise detected. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the speedometer was inoperable. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 72,000 miles · HI

Our car started over heating & smoke started coming out, the car was beeping & the gauge for the heat was sky rocketing to the h. White smoke started coming out of the left side of the engine & then the car was making a knocking sound. At the stoplight waiting to turn our car ended up shutting off & not starting.

Filed May 31, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 60,000 miles · MI

Takata recall: there is a problem with the electronic throttle control light that causes the car to decelerate randomly, in combination with a ticking sound that comes from the air bag area of the glove box that is exacerbated by the AC and the heat being turned on. I feel that the car is unsafe to drive, although it says there is no open recall on these components. This happened several times to me on the expressway today.

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · AR

My transmission is slipping and not performing the way it should. Sometimes my car shifts hard and sometimes it won't shift out until it reaches 5 or 6000 rpms which is almost in the red zone. When going up a hill or incline it hesitates and jerks. I called several dealerships only to be told that there were multiple cars ahead of mine that were just sitting there with the same problem. I was told that they were waiting on a call from corporate to fix the problem. To this day it has not happened. Also, my airbag light has been on for almost four months now. They said they did not have a fix for it yet. Just recently there is a knocking noise coming from the passenger side dashboard. An ongoing problem has been the noise from the front brakes when I am backing up. I was told there was no fix yet for that problem. As of this day, there still is no fix for it. I am still driving my car because I can't just leave it to sit at the dealership waiting on repairs. As you all know, they do not give out loaner vehicles any more at least not in arkansas.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving 20 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking noise emitting from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but the details of the failure could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Steering · 30,000 miles · SC

The steering column makes loud "popping" noises at low speeds and when turning the vehicle. It sounds like the steering column is going to snap. In addition, I had to have all of my lifters replaced in the engine due to a loud ticking noise coming from under the hood. Lastly, the leather material is coming off of all of the doors in the vehicle, and the light for the emergency brake stays on even when the brake is not engaged. I despise driving the car and will never buy another chrysler.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · 58,600 miles · NC

Driving with knocking in steering, in back rear right tire,feel and can hear knocking in both places when driving, took into shop where car was purchased and they said no problem, but I think it is a problem when I'm not able to drive the car over 20 miles away from home and back without it doing this.and I'm still making payments on this car, I put a 3 yr. Warranty on this car and still look like they are giving me the run around!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Steering · 54,000 miles · TN

A clicking noise in steering wheel while driving no matter how fast you are going. Also, a knocking noise when driving over bumps. Sometimes, the car does not pick up speed for a while when driving up a hill.

Filed Jan 12, 2014 · Electrical, Seats · FL

Re: electrical failure leading to delay in car starting or malfunctioning of vehicle electrical system. While attempting to trade in 2012 chrysler 200, purchased on 07/15/2014, VIN #[xxx] from florida fine car located at 1027 s state road 7 hollywood florida 33023 I was informed by sales representative of carmax that I could not receive the best trade in offer because the vehicle had ?evidence of major rear end repairs and re-welded trunk pan. Carmax will not retail this vehicle.? 9/4/13 -- headrest popped open while driving, front power outlet not operating, hesitates on acceleration, noise under hood and splash shield missing screws. Outlet fuse was replaced, plastic hold downs for splash shield replaced and headrest found to be defective. Sadly to see service rep asked, ?if I had tampered with headrest. Two weeks later I received a recall notice. 9/13/13 -- headrest replaced, scrubbing under car persists, front power outlet not operating again, car continues to hesitate during acceleration, brake not operating well and ticking under hood continues. Multi-point inspection complete no problem detected. 10/12/13 ? Recall notice received via usps. I immediately reported to the hollywood service department and tech performed recall #n38 on active head restraints?reprogrammed computers for all headrests. Multi-point inspection performed car system running and battery strength is good. 11/01/13 ? Car hesitating to start on occasions and front power outlet not working. Multi point inspection performed computer diagnostic shows no codes. 11/25/13 ? Car was towed on sunday, 11/24 because it would not start and power outlet blown again. Multi point inspection performed, battery replaced and power outlet fuse replaced. The reason given was the glove compartment light switch was defective. This defective switch caused the light in the glove compartment to remain on therefore draining the battery. The battery passed prior inspections. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia