Heat is not coming out of right side vents, blowing cold air. Took to dealer and they found an issue with the heater core and it needs to be replaced. There's a build up of brown sludge in the cooling system. Car has 68000 miles on it. This will be the second replacement. Last one was replaced at 37,000 miles.
2012 Chrysler 200 engine complaints
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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.
I only have heat on the drivers side of the car. We just hit our 100,000 bumper to bumper warranty. Had the car in the shop twice with coolant smells. Mechanics never found a problem. Everywhere I read there are tons of complaints about this issue. This is a $1000.00 repair! A flush is $150-170. We have already done this. I'm ready to trade it in but I do love my car. Not sure about how I feel about chrysler knowing about a issue and not offering assistance with the repair. Maybe they better send out a massive rebate to old owners in hopes of them staying a customer.
Took car in to dealership years ago to have head rest and airbags fixed. Received a notice by inputting my VIN that these fixes were incomplete . Also discovered that the 3.6 pentastar engine from the factory had substandard engine bearings which could result in the engine seizure and the remedy was for the factory to replace the engine. My 2012 chrysler 200 was manufactured during this time frame, yet was never notified by the manufacturer of this dangerous condition.
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.
My chrysler 200 was purchased about two months ago since I purchased it from florida and I reside in alabama I was told by the local dealership in mobile that they could not diagnose or repair it because they have no history. My car is randomly stalling and loosing all power to engine when attempting to stop or slow down there is no codes on dashboard. Pcm was replaced still same issue. It is very likely this will cause an accident especially because there is no warning. It cut off tonight on my way home from work while I was driving at 35mph. This is dangerous
Heater core...do not purchase this vehicle. Don't take my word for it, research reviews of chrysler's negligence with many makes & models for their ineffective heater core. The cost to fix is not cheap (I can show receipt) very few shops will work on heater core for this car. Car has a serious issue with heater core, & I do not want to even give my story as I would just become even more infuriated. Ashame no lawsuits have been successful against chrysler. It's bad enough these idiots designed a vehicle you have to take off entire bumper for to change headlight bump (which cost double the amount of the already expensive bulb). Worst purchase ever made, chrysler could give me a car for free & I would refuse to to keep it at this point. Never ever again. Just say no to chrysler
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving various speeds and shifting gears, the vehicle shut off without warning. When the vehicle was shut off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The contact took the vehicle to steve landers chrysler dodge jeep ram (401 colonel glenn plaza loop, little rock, ar 72210, (501) 404-9103) where it was diagnosed and an unknown part was repaired. The diagnosis and repair specifics were not disclosed. The failure recurred after the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. The VIN was unknown.
Appears to be a common issue in 2012 which chrysler has known about. No heat/ defrost on passenger side apparently caused by engine block manufacturing process fluids mixing with antifreeze causing a blockage in heater core. If they knew, then there should have been a recall, instead of profiting on the repairs needed to correct.
I have a 2012 chrysler 200 that stalls randomly. I have taken it in for service and diagnostic services and no results. The system has absolutely no codes stored in the system. It happens randomly while the vehicle is stationary and in motion. I have seen a lot of complaints with the same thing happening to people. It has left me in extremely dangerous situations many times. I do not feel comfortable or safe driving this car. This needs to be investigated as I have learned it has been affecting years from 2011 to 2016
So two weeks back on on sept. 19 my car broke down... Which I don't get because dealership said due too improper lubrication in the engine, always changed my oil and filter and coolant or anything needs to be replaced at said mileage. Also in told me cylinder 4 by dealership was my problem till it blown always kept oil same and heard about it never tried to drive it till I found out why I have this problem... Was told s.o.l !!! So now have no car to get my kid or work walk and ask for rides and still making payments for this only have 109,614 miles on for something that should of happened at 200,000 miles or more I take care of my car thing was my joy for work or my kid so please help me understand why....
Differential exploded while pulling away from a curb into the road, no traffic, no excess accelaration
While driving I started to coast to take sharp turn and engine died, no power steering and no brakes. Couldn't turn and ran off the side of the road. This is a major issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed the temperature gauge rising. The contact continued to drive at a lower speed until she arrived home. The vehicle was taken to darcars chrysler dodge jeep ram of new carrollton (located at 8100 annapolis rd, new carrollton, md 20784, (301) 459-6800), but they were not able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,788.
My chrysler 200 died while driving--still had power, but engine died. The first time,6/8/19, we thought it was a cam sensor-that was the code it threw at the mechanic. We replaced it. Then the battery light came on. The battery was good, but the alternator wasn't-so we replaced the alternator. Drove it for 2 days & it died again, 6/16/19. Took it back & the same cam sensor code is popping up but sensor is still good. Got it back, drove it another 2 days & it died again, 6/22/19. Towed it back to shop & mechanic cannot duplicate the problem after a week. Have it back 1 day & car dies again, 6/29/19. Several complaints here mention the car engine dying for no reason, but still have power. We've been lucky-we haven't been on a highway when it's died. Each time, we've been driving around the city & making a turn & the traffic flow has been slow. Sometimes we've been at a complete stop-others we have not. Being that this seems to be a repetitive complaint, why hasn't a recall been issued on the vehicle??
Takata recall the tipm has malfunctioned car will not function of start
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. When the vehicle was started, the check engine indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who dianosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000.
Passenger side heater stopped working. Vehicle turns off while in drive and moving.
While driving my vehicle back the office from my lunch break, I made a right hand turn onto the main road and began to accelerate the vehicle with more gas. At about 35mph the car engine completely shut off and I had to coast to the side of the road with no power steering. I had to wait approximately 20 mins until my car would restart again. I was able to get back on the road until after another few hundred yards of driving the car stalled again completely. I was then forced to call a tow truck to have it taken to an auto shop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200 convertible. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
2 complaints/concerns: 1) this affects the 2012 chrysler 200 I purchased used with 62,500 miles. It's been well documented all over the internet and at chrysler dealerships how the 2012 chrysler 200 was part of a group of vehicles with faulty antifreeze from the factory. This antifreeze breaks down and will clog the heater core, radiator, and transmission oil cooler. The recommended repair, from chrysler, is to replace all of these listed parts at a cost of about $2500.00. Chrysler knows about this problem, but refuses to do anything about it. My car is at a chrysler dealership as we speak having these repairs made. 2) this one I have not experienced, but I also see a large number of reports where the pentastar v6 equipped in a number of these vehicles will suddenly shut off. Many of these cases are when the cars are in motion. This is a serious safety concern. Issue seems to be centered around a PCM, but there is no recall of any kind on this.
Takata recall no heat on passenger side, blows cold air. Unable to defrost passenger side of windshield. Chrysler service advised that heatercore plugged, need to replace heater core, radiator, engine oil cooler & thermostat. Had all replaced, at a cost of $2200. One year later, same problem, no heat passenger side.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the heat and defroster stopped working. The vehicle was taken to landmark dodge chrysler jeep ram (1900 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055) four times, and each time the heater cooler was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000.
I purchased a new 2012 chrysler 200. In dec-2015 at 46,000 miles the heater quit working correctly. The dealership said the heater core was clogged and needed to be replaced for about $1200. Even though the car was passed its 36,000 mile warranty chrysler paid for the repair. I believe because they knew they had sold a bad product. 3 years later (dec-2018) at 76,000 miles the same problem occurred. The dealership is now saying the whole coolant system (heater core, radiator, hoses, thermostats and engine flush) needs to be replaced at a cost of $3600. Maintenance schedule says coolant good for 5 years and 100,000 miles. First failure at 3 years and 46,000 miles. Second failure at 3 years and 30,000 miles. Chrysler refuses to accept responsibility or help with repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the radio shorted out several times and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to atlanta west chrysler dodge jeep ram (1251 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122, (770) 942-1102) where it was diagnosed that the motor failed to function, and the engine assembly and battery needed to be replaced. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to manufacturer recall campaign number: l33. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine their guidelines for the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 93,800. .*bf
System heating. When turning on the heat, the system blows cold air on two mid air vents and the passenger side vent. The only heat that is felt coming from drivers side vent. Brown or tan sludge in recovery tank and on radiator cap
Passenger side pushes out cold air, terrible to drive in and uncomfortable. Battery has been replaced 4 times in the last 2 years. Alternator as well. While driving to work, my windshield frosted over from being so cold and I had to veer off the road to avoid getting into an accident.
2012 chrysler 200 convertible heat fails to defrost window causing total visibility loss and inability to see out of windshield. Lack of heat does not allow for safe operation of vehicle. This occurs when vehicle is running. The car can not warm up enough to defrost windshield. No heat coming from defrost or vents. Blows cold air. This occurs when driving or stationary. Can not see! Dangerous!
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would operate normally after it was shut off and restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred six times. Gossett chrysler dodge jeep ram (1901 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128, (901) 388-8989) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
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