2013 Chrysler 200: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, HIS VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE CROSSED THREE BUSY HIGHWAY LANES. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED HIM THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10492882 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING COMPLAINTS ON MY BRAND-NEW 2013 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED SPORT; IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS SOME KIND OF "SHUTTER" WHICH LIMITS THE FORWARD VISIBILITY OF THE LOW-BEAMS. AS A RESULT, ANY TRAVELING AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, I.E. ABOVE 35 MPH, AT NIGHT, YOU ARE STRUGGLING TO SEE, AND "OVERDRIVING" THE HEADLIGHTS. FORGET ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE IN TRAFFIC, WITH CARS APPROACHING, QUITE LITERALLY, YOU CANNOT SEE 40 YARDS. IF A PEDESTRIAN DARTS OUT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE WELL ENOUGH TO REACT. IN MY AREA, THERE ARE A GREAT MANY DEE…

Owner-reported narrative. 12 miles reported. Look up ODI 10499736 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE A 2013 CHRYSLER 200 THAT WAS PURCHASED IN 11/12, IT HAS 2810 MILES ON IT AND IS FALLING APART. I TOOK IN TO THE SHOP BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE SQUEALING AND THERE WAS A RUBBING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS WERE SCUFFED AND NOW THE RACK N PINION WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ON TUESDAY. THE CAR SOUNDS AS IF IT HAS 300,000 MILES INSTEAD OF LESS THAN 3000. THE TAPPETS ARE RATTLING WHEN IT IDLES AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SLAMS FROM 2ND TO 3RD. THIS JUST STARTED WHEN I WAS RETURNING HOME FR…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,810 miles reported. Look up ODI 10499829 at NHTSA ↗

I BOUGHT MY 200 IN DECEMBER 2012. STARTING IN JANUARY, THE CAR IDLES VERY STRANGELY. WHEN I START THE CAR THE ENGINE RATTLES AS IF IT DOES NOT WANT TO START. THE BRAKES HAVE ALWAYS SQUEAKED AS IF THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AND WHEN I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND EVERY CAR SQUEAKS. LASTLY, IT IS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE DURING THE EVENING TIME BECAUSE OF THE LOW LIGHTING. I DO NOT BELIEVE I WILL EVER BY CHRYSLER AGAIN BECAUSE THE CAR RUNS AS IF IT 60,000 MILES OLD. I AM AFRAID IT IS GOING TO BREAK DOWN ANY MOMENT. I WISH I WO…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10507113 at NHTSA ↗

THIS VEHICLE AS A "SHUTTER" ON THE HEADLAMP. THIS GOES DOWN ON LOW BEAMS AND UP ON HIGH BEAMS. I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT, THE HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT SHINE DOWN THE ROAD, AND CLEARLY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE. THIS IS A HUGE DANGER ISSUE, THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. DEALERSHIP IS SAYING...SORRY, NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. PLEASE HELP ME. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10508228 at NHTSA ↗

HEADLAMPS ARE NOT VERY GOOD ON THIS VEHICLE, I HAVE HAD THE HEADLAMPS ADJUSTED BY THE DEALER ONCE AND THEY DID NOT IMPROVE, WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10511811 at NHTSA ↗

THE HEADLAMPS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE A SAFETY HAZARD, YOU CAN NOT SEE AT NIGHT, I ALMOST HIT A PARKED CAR AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF THE POOR VISIBILITY. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10511812 at NHTSA ↗

THE HEADLAMPS ON THIS VEHICLE, ON LOW BEAM, PROJECT LIGHT THAT IS INADEQUATE FOR SPEEDS ABOVE 30-35 MPH, ESPECIALLY ON RURAL ROADS. YOU SIMPLY CANNOT SEE MORE THAN APPROXIMATELY 40 YARDS IN FRONT OF THE CAR. EXTREMELY UNSAFE FOR NIGHT DRIVING. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 368 miles reported. Look up ODI 10515672 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2013-02-06 (February 6, 2013)

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.

Consequence: A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Reported: 2013-07-02 (July 2, 2013)

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Reported: 2013-11-06 (November 6, 2013)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.

Consequence: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

Reported: 2016-09-15 (September 15, 2016)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Consequence: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

Reported: 2017-10-10 (October 10, 2017)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.

Consequence: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.