2012 Chrysler 200: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Nov 16, 2019 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 68,896 miles · TN

Car was in motion leaving a shopping area, turning right and accelerating onto a 4 lane highway. As 45 MPH was achieved, the car decelerated and stalled. The check engine light and the electronic throttle control light came on. I looked up the etc information and read I may be able to try again to drive the car. I did try and rolled on the shoulder for about 1/4 mile before having to accelerate though an intersection. At that point, car repeated the above failure and stalled. I was able to make a right turn and coast into a parking lot. The car was towed. While waiting on the tow, I read several reports of the same issue occurring in this model vehicle, often while driving on the interstate or in other dangerous locations like an intersection. This failure happened with no warning - no sputtering, hesitation or warning lights until the failure occurred. This failure could result in serious injury or death. It looks to me to be a known issue and should be subject to recall.

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 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 Mar 17, 2015 · Engine · 45,456 miles · GA

While taking off from a stop light. The 2012 chrysler 200 cut off with no warning (no stalling,sputter, hesitation of the sort). I was stopped not on the hwy but a major divided four lane hwy. (ga 54, newman, ga at the intersection of u. S. Hwy I-85). After several restart attempts. The vehicle restarted with the engine malfunction light illuminated. This vehicle only had 45,466 miles on it with all maintenance up todate being completed by the chysler dealership purchased from. Dealership notified, appointment scheduled for 3-26-2015. Who wants to drive a vehicle with a defect that the manufacturer is well aware of. Just look at the amount of complaints.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 67,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

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

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 Sep 12, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 3,750 miles · OH

The car will almost stall, randomly, when stopped at a stop sign or light. It has now started to act like it is going to stall when we start it. The car hesitates, randomly, when you go to accelerate. This has happened to us many times. Entering the interstate it acts like it stumbles before it will respond. We have pulled out onto a busy street where acceleration is a necessity and the car hesitates and almost caused an accident. Most recently, switching lanes on the interstate we lifted our foot off accl. To allow a car to pass us when we went to accelerate again the car would not respond, a car came up on us in our lane and almost rear ended us. (this was on the way to the dealership for the problem) the dealer has been unable to duplicate the issue and nothing was recorded on the computer. Many complaints about this issue on chrysler 200 forums. We have had a blk box installed and no feed back from dealer was provided even when requested in writing and verbally. We have an attorney, chrysler has put a low value on the complaint and we are not going to settle case at this time. I hope we do not have an accident while collecting data! *tr

Filed Jun 25, 2012 · Engine · 100 miles · IN

Car continues to have a speed impediment; it hesitates or stalls at 10, 20, 30, and 40 MPH increments and also at various times with acceleration from a low speed to a higher speed such as entering a highway from an "on ramp". Chrysler tells the owner to continue to just drive it and the computer will adapt to the car. Car stalls, hesitates or maybe experiences a seizure. In shop for more than 4 times with no resolution. Think this needs to be investigated as a safety recall. Dealer service man was asked if there was a recall and this question was met with an answer that there have been no recalls.