2012 Chrysler 200: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 21, 2026 · Engine · TX

Replaced all spark plugs and coils , code is saying misfire cylinder 4..replaced intake manifold gasket code states multiple cylinder misfire .My [XXX] was stranded in the middle of a busy road due to loss of power the.engine jeking..cutting out .after $1000 worth of shop work CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE ITS INSANITY .....IM TIRED OF DUMPING MONEY INTO THE CAR THAT HAS A MAKER ISSUE !!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 12, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · CA

The first time this incident occured I was driving in a residential neighborhood and my horn started randomly honking. Over the past few months the horn will randomly start honking and will continously honk for long periods of time. The horn will blast for miles and there is nothing that I can do to make it stop. I have been pulled over because of this and it's terrible driving at night with the horn blaring. The horn does not work regularly anymore. Then my car started shutting off while driving with no warning lights and total loss of anything that is powered (steering, brakes, etc). I have had to pull over on the freeway in unsafe areas, stuck in the middle of intersections with kids in the car also. After shutting off sometimes I am able to start it right away and it will be fine and other times it wont start and after some period of time it will finally start. I replaced the battery and got a new key fob but neither one has fixed these issues. On top of the random horn blaring and car completely shutting off while driving I now have begun having issues with my transmission. It started randomly not shifting while driving causing me to have to pull over and restart the car after about 5 mins. I have had to pull off the freeway to restart my car. The transmission issue was random at first but I haven't been able to drive my car at all because it will NOT shift after 10 MPH. It is automatic with manual option (which I never use) but it will not shift gears in auto mode or manual. The horn blaring is not only embarrassing but the loudness of it is detrimental to a persons hearing. I have read many reports of this particular car having these same issues and the fact that it completey shuts off without warning and loss of power steering,brakes is extremely dangerous especially when traveling on freeways/highways at 70MPH not only for me and my children but the other drivers around me. I have not had it diagnosed or repaired by a mechanic due to the transmission issue.

Filed Dec 16, 2022 · Electrical · TN

I own a 2012 Chrysler 200, That I Purchased Used but in excellent condition from a reputable dealer, and had a private pre-purchase inspection by a Mechanic (showing no major issues, and I have that report). I drove my car for just around 10-14 months, performed regular maintenance, and had no issues mechanically or otherwise. On the date this Incident occurred I had travelled in the car throughout that day doing some shopping (and the vehicle ran perfectly). We got home around 8:45pm, I dropped my nana off, and got in the car to go get some dinner. While still on my road (which is dark, curvy, has drop offs and no shoulders) as I rounded a curve my car with NO WARNING, completely died. I lost engine power, power steering, lights, headlights, and my brakes became incredibly weak. I could not be seen be seen by other motorists could not use my hazards, and just by dumb luck I made it over the hill with my momentum and had to struggle( NO Pwr. Steeing) to steer across the other lane on a blind curve with no lights, I was nearly hit by another driver, and got into a vacant lot and required my brake + Emrg. Brake to get the car stopped before it hit the structure on the lot. (I know for a fact I had no warning either mechanically or warning light - because I was looking at my dash panel checking speed at the time of failure) I had to have it towed home. A mechanic diagnosed it as a TIPM failure. After researching I found that this was a widely known/occurring failure on several Chrysler branded vehicles, It is a serious safety hazard for obvious reasons - I nearly got hit myself. Chrysler even recalled the faulty TIPM's on some of their BRAND NEW models but refuses to help owners who's cars are 4-5+ years old. And I can't even spend the Ludacris amount of money for a new one because without a recall and resolution of the defect, I'm just buying another Defective TIPM for $1000+ dollars. This is not only a danger to those in defective cars but others on the road.

Filed Oct 5, 2022 · Engine · GA

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, numerous warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact lost power steering and power brakes and was unable to pull the vehicle off to side of the roadway. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence and had an independent mechanic diagnose the vehicle and he determined that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V487000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 29, 2020 · Engine · 136,000 miles · TN

I left my home, in my vehicle which had been running completely normally with no dash lights on, overheating, leaking, etc. I live on a dangerous road (it's extremely curvy, dark, has a high accident rate and no shoulders just 12ft. Deep concrete ditches on both sides. I left home around 9:35pm and made it approx. .5-1 mile and braked slightly to take a sharp curve, and with no warning my engine stalls completely (also causing loss of power steering). I was doing roughly 25-30 MPH. When the engine died. The loss of power steering caused me to be unable to keep my vehicle safely in my lane on this sharp turn (I was just lucky that the oncoming lane was clear). Luck is also all that prevented me from breaking down awkwardly positioned right in a dark blind curve. I was able to coast on what little speed I had left, to one of the only safe pull offs on my road ( I barely had enough momentum to do that, and it was just by chance that I was by the spot where it was possible to get out of the roadway. I have seen well over 50 online complaints so far, of owners of 2012 chrysler 200's who have suffered failures practically identical to mine. My vehicle had been in for regular maintenance/oil change just a week or so prior to this, the inspection revealed no issues needing attention. The car runs perfectly normal right up to the moment you loose all power and your ability to steer with any precision or speed. This problem is obviously fairly common in this vehicle, seriously impairs your ability to control the car suddenly and without warning, causes no check engine warning therefore no error code to diagnose by, and depending on your circumstances and luck at the time could either cause a giant inconvenience or a serious tragedy. Chrysler already recalled for a nearly identical issue but only included the 2015 models. They need to address this before someone dies.

Filed May 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · VA

The car randomly loses power along with the power steering and cuts off. I could be driving for 30 mins and it'll be just fine then out of no where it may cut off at stop light, while I'm decelerating or even trying to gas up. It has cut off numerous times on the highway without any warning or light and I'll only know by the sudden loss of power steering or noticing the RPM gauge dropping to 0. Sometimes it'll start up just fine right afterwards like nothing happened and sometimes it'll take a minute or two to start up. It may start a right back up then cut right back off or it may start up and be fine until the next day. Sometimes it only starts back up when I disconnect the negative battery terminal for a few seconds.

Filed Aug 8, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 75,889 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power, but did not stall. Additionally, the tail lights and driver's side headlight were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to deacon's chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 835 som center rd, mayfield, oh 44143, (440)442-0424) where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,899.

Filed Apr 19, 2019 · Fuel system · 71,788 miles · CA

Takata recall power loss hesitation stalls engine light codes p0300 p0306 says cylinder 6 misfire had to go to dealer cause nothing fixes it idle is ok driving it hesitates engine losses power replaced all on code list won't fix has many complaints on this and chrysler can't figure it out why is it there is not an investigation going on people have to keep paying out of pocket on a defect in the mitsubishi 3.6l flex fuel gas motor

Filed Dec 5, 2018 · Electrical · 29,582 miles · CO

Engine light came on, had battery replaced since the battery was about 6 years old. Car has only 29582 miles on it. Seemed to fix then while driving 3 miles later battery light came on again. Decided to take to dealer the mext morning. Then while driving to dealership the car began to rapidly lose functionality while warning lights were appearing on the dashboardone by one until it car lost power while driving. The time from no warning lights to complete loss of electrical functionality was approximately 2 minutes. The shut down included an abrupt loss of power steering and braking capabilities while driving on a busy street during day. I was able to quickly compensate for the loss of power steering and braking and stop the vehicle while drifting into a gas station parking lot. Attempts to restart the vehicle involved no clicking or the engine attempting to turn over. Had car towed to dealership. I can only assume ot may be the alternator since battery is brand new now. I am wondering if this is part of campaign #17v‑435 but my car is a chrysler 200 3.6 engine 6 cylinder touring convertible and that recall does not show 200's on the notice. I have not gotten any recall noticies for this type of problem.. I bought car brand new. I am the only owner and faithfully take my car to the dealer for maintenance and oil changes.

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · OH

Still not fixed. Cleaned throttle body, and when that didn't resolve the issue they replaced throttle body. Car still stalls at random times, both while moving and waiting at lights. Almost been in several accidents. All loss of power steering and control of the car.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Brakes · 174,000 miles · FL

I was driving my car on 295 s yesterday and it lost power and the hot oil light came on and I had to pull over because I was almost hit by an 18 wheeler and sit there for 30 minutes and it states it is a transmission problem and this is the second complaint I have sent to you and I have tried to call but no one is answering or they hung up on me.05 .

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Electrical · 113,000 miles · WI

Vehicle shuts off while driving. This happened 3 times in less than 3 years. Driving vehicle and instrument panel lights up and vehicle shuts down. 1st time - july 2015, this happened coming into a roundabout - lost all power including steering and brakes. Was lucky enough that no other vehicles were around. Dealer replaced tipm. Same thing happened less than 1 year later (april 2016). In a parking lot and vehicle just shut off. Dealer replaced tipm again stating part failure - under warranty since was less than 1 year since replacement. Now less than 2 years later on 12/26/17 vehicle shut off while driving 70mph on the highway! Was lucky enough to be on 2 lane highway instead of 4 and able to get to the side of the road. Took to dealer that purchased from (happened closer to that dealer than the one that previously had fixed). Explained situation, that part was replaced before same thing happening. They said nothing wrong, couldnt find anything and sent me on my way - drove back roads because I was afraid to drive. Not even 30 miles later and same thing happened. Shut down while driving. Able to restart vehicle every time. Took to dealer that had fixed in the past. Tipm failure again! This is 3 times that the part has failed. Covered under warranty again - they said part warranty had been extended from 1 to 2 years. This is a known problem and definately a safety hazard!! I got the car fixed and traded it in the day I got it back! 3rd failure was at 113k miles. Car purchased brand new in 2012.