2012 Chrysler 200: steering wheel locks up

Filed Mar 4, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · MD

At first the car started making chirping sound on the right side when ever the car idles. One day I was driving and it shut down while I was driving and the check engine light and electrical light came on, i finance the car and they do the repairs under warranty no electrical repairs. They did repairs to the engine they claim and the problem still persists when the engine shuts off while I’m driving. the brakes lock up and the steering wheel locks up. And you can’t change the gears to park the car. I literally drive with my hand on the emergency break out of anxiety, after it shuts off, the odometer and rpm meter both drop at the same time when it occurs, and after waiting for it to come back on the rpm struggles to go over the “1” I have to wait 20mins for the car to start back up every time. I got the car 03/25/2021 @ 130,800 miles. The car isn’t even at 150,000 miles meaning It’s only driven about 20k miles and this is happening & apparently only had 1 other owner. Not sure how true it is. hI’ve already fixed the suspension issues on the car 670$. The engine repairs were under warranty I want to say over 3k in repairs they claim, the picture I’ve added is of the check engine light it goes away the next day I’ve only been driving the car when I need to so I don’t cause a bigger problem. Hope you can help. Thank u

Filed Nov 10, 2017 · 100,100 miles · MO

As I was driving on the highway, the car shut down completely. The steering wheel locked and it would not restart. This is the third time this happens, and twice, the dealership tells me the there is nothing wrong with my car, but this keeps happening.

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 Mar 31, 2017 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · IL

I am writing this complaint in response to my 2012 200 chrysler which has completely lost all power. It started out with the windshield wipers stopping on me and then one day while driving the car I lost power. The steering wheel locked up and the car came to a complete stop. Luckily I wasn't on the highway and was pulling into the parking lot of my office building. After speaking with chrysler I was told there was nothing they could do since this part is no longer covered under warranty. It seems strange to me that this part on my car had a recall for the software a few years ago and now the hardware is bad. I see a ton of complaints on this very issue including a lawsuit. If safety is of concern, it would seem like they would anything in their power to help the consumer.

Filed Jun 26, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 20,000 miles · MI

My 2012 chrysler 200 s stalled on a major highway. After coming to a complete stop due to traffic the vehicle would not accelerate, the steering locked up and then it shut off. There were no malfunction lights or any other type of warning called chrysler and they said that there are no recalls for this despite there being a number of complaints reported.

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Engine · 5,887 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while making a left turn at an unkown speed, the engine stalled and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure could not be determined. The failure mileage was 5,887 and the current mileage was 8,495.

Filed Nov 23, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 2,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. The contact stated that when driving between 16-22 MPH, the vehicle would hesitate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the vehicle was changing gears as it was designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 2,000. The consumer stated the very day they picked the vehicle up, it stalled in the entrance way. The dealer claimed, the vehicle ran out of gas. As her son drove the vehicle home, he noticed when coasting at low speeds, the vehicle would kick back. The mechanic stated the jerk/kick was from the engine shifting gears. The kicking would go away, when the accelerator pedal was pressed. When her son turned the steering wheel to the right and then straightened it out, by turning the wheel to the left, the steering wheel locked up. He put the vehicle in park and shut off the engine. He tried to re-start the vehicle several times, but the engine would rev up tight until it was about to start, but would immediately shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where they found a code, but it had nothing to with the problem, that was being experienced. Updated 01/16/13

Filed Nov 22, 2012 · Steering, Transmission · 2,000 miles · NY

Car started kicking back, had to accelerate to stop the kicking. Then while parking the steering wheel locked up and engine died. Kept starting and it kept stalling.

Filed Nov 22, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 2,009 miles · NY

Drove approximately 0.5 miles when the engine started to kick back, drove another 0.5 miles and as I was parking the car the steering wheel locked up. Put the car into park and turned off the engine. The car would no longer start as the engine would rev right up until the engine should flip over but the car just shuts down at that point. Waiting for a tow at this point to the nearest dealership.

Filed Oct 18, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 1,602 miles · TX

Driving vehicle to investigate symptoms and during regular casual driving the car stalled, hydraulic brakes went and steering locked while slowing through a school zone. I'm a certified tech with h-d, kawasaki, bmw, and have never had a service manager deny a request that involved serious systems like this until today. That is why I'm filing this complaint on your site, I was told by the s.m. That they couldn't get my 29 day old 200 in before next week monday! This is not a safe car, anyone reading this please do not buy this car!!!! Mdm.

Filed Oct 17, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 1,300 miles · TX

I was driving my new chrysler 200 3.6l approximately 25-30 MPH pressed the gas pedal and had no response. Engine was dead, the steering locked-up causing the vehicle to pull right running off the road. Fortunately, my two children and myself were not harmed. I am extremely disappointed/angry that my children were put into this situation. I believe this is a an unsafe vehicle and investigation should take place.