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2012 Chrysler 200: common problems and reliability
One of the worst 200 years.
One of the Chrysler 200 years to avoid. All 200 years
638 owner complaints, most about engine. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 200?The 2012 Chrysler 200 has 638 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Chrysler 200 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 200 years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the 200?
Across the 8 200 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 13 (2010) to 1,987 (2015). With 638 complaints, the 2012 200 sits above the model's median of 344.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 200
seats:front assembly:head restraint
Campaign 17V640000Chrysler (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.
seat belts:pretensioner
Campaign 16V668000Chrysler (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.
electrical system
Campaign 13V282000Chrysler 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.
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 11V487000CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment regarding long-term reliability, with a sharp divide between the first-generation (2011-2014) and second-generation (2015-2017) models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 200. See the full 200 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used 200 listings typically run $7,366–$10,583 across 2011 to 2017 model years.
Other 200 model years
Compare every 200 year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.
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