2013 Chrysler 200: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Dec 27, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · SC

Purchased car 8/03/21. Got full possession of car 8/18/21. The car shuts off while driving and backing up with no warning. It shuts off when you press on the brakes. When you come to a complete stop and then press on the accelerator , the car hesitates to move, then moves very slowly , jerks then starts to move at a normal pace . Engine light comes on continuously.

Filed May 7, 2019 · Engine · 114,003 miles · VA

Throttle body warning light went on, car hesitating when accelerating. Surging upon initial start in the morning.

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · AR

Car acts as if it does want to accelerate. Makes a thumping jerking motion will driving. It'seems most noticeable while interstate driving hard hesitation trying time accelerate. Since purchased in september 2012 always drives sluggish on city highway; thumping was noticeable-chased it up to learning a new vehicle. Thumbing getting harder and frequent....like fast "thump jerk, thumb jerking, thump jerk"-. I always have plenty of gas. It happens with 87 or 89 octane.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 200. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward and hesitated as if it were stalling. The contact mentioned that immediately after the failure, the brake warning light illuminated and the warning message for malfunction indicator light displayed on the message board. Also, the electronic stability control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and it was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Engine · 16,250 miles · CA

I purchased a used chrysler 200 touring 2014, on 2/24/2015. The year make of the vehical is 2014 on the inside sticker, but the model # of the engine is 2013. The vehical was parked in the garage as, I turned the key to start the car the car engine began to make a knock, clunking sound and it hesitated to start. The engine sounded like it was about to break, or engine damage had occured. This happened on two occations within 6 months. In more than 5 occations driving on the freeway to speed up, or to change lanes the vechical accelerating is stuck and keeps acceleratimg in an upward rhythem. In addition, there is no control of the gas pedal during time the vehical is accelerating. I brought the car in to be checked at honda where I purchased the vehical, honda this day had the chrysler dealership do a diagnostic test on my chrysler touring 200, 2013 model. I was told that nothing was found wrong with the vehical, and no additional service needed. I have been doing research with safecar.gov reading all the complaints and recalls for the chrysler 200 touring 2013. I am shocked that they had not been more courteous, or helpful about the potential risk, and problems descriptions of the chrysler touring 200 2013. I was turned away just like all the other customers, but what if my car stalls on the freeway, than what? My car is a potential danger and I cannot afford to buy another car. I fear I will be a victum of the "lemon law."

Filed Jul 25, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 31,107 miles · SC

On approximately 7/14/15, upon accelerating from a stopped position, my chrysler 200 hesitated on take off. I had to take my foot off the gas pedal and slowly try accelerating again, still with hesitation, but finally taking off. There was slight hesitation as my vehicle was accelerating, then the fuel seemed to catch up. This has occurred several times randomly since 7/14/15. I took my car to the dealership on 7/23/15 as it is still under manufacturers warranty, explained the situation, and they said they found no problems, that "no codes" showed up on the computer. This problem appears to effect the engine, fuel/propulsion system and speed control. I was very concerned each time this happened of being involved in a car accident. I will continue to be concerned until this problems is resolved. I intend to take it back to the dealership for further investigation into this problem.

Filed Mar 10, 2015 · Acceleration, Steering · MT

Car drove perfectly fine when purchased new 18months.ago. But after having it for 3months. Things started to go wrong. First incident was with the cruise control it has failed to shut off for me 3x. Applying pressure to the brakes didn't help or solve the problem either. After multiple times of pressing the off button it shut off after putting the car in neutral. Took it to car dealer ship & the computer was updated but no issues found. On many occasions my car has seemed to have shifting problems especially coming out of 1st gear. Took it into the dealership & no issues found the mechanic said car seemed fine but to return if problem returned. The problem still comes and goes but I try to ignore it because the shifting issue didn't seem any worse. But now recently in the last couple months another problem is occurring my tire pressure is always off checking it almost daily. I brought my car in and purchased new tires. The problem with the tire pressure still exists along with it pulling bad to the right, & I'm able to feel shaking in the steering wheel at as low as 25mph, reaching speeds 50+ the shaking is only felt at times, continues to pull & feels like I don't have complete control of the car. I took my car in again a week ago to the tire center and I was told they could feel what I was feeling but couldn't find the issue. I requested a alignment but they also said that was unnecessary because the alignment was fine. The shaking and pulling is now getting much worse and today we picked up yet another problem. Well stopped/parked car idles hard & feels as if its gonna stall out. A friend overlooked my car. He climbed underneath and had me apply a small about of pressure on the accelerator. Said he a whistling/sputter sound like its hesitating. He felt the shaking in the steering wheel when the rpms where at 1 & parked. Only approx. 32,000miles.