2012 Chrysler 200: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
638
Complaints
4
Recalls
29
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
33
Injuries
63.3
Severity index
Severity index 63.3 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 129 2012 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2012 Chrysler 200 ranks 66 of 129 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 49% of its model-year peers. See the full 2012 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 146 | 22.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 140 | 21.9% |
| AIR BAGS | 136 | 21.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 103 | 16.1% |
| SEAT BELTS | 71 | 11.1% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 56 | 8.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 54 | 8.5% |
| STEERING | 45 | 7.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 146 of 638 complaints (22.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2017 | 143 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V640000 | 10/10/2017 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 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. |
| 16V668000 | 15/09/2016 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 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 |
| 13V282000 | 02/07/2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 manufactu |
| 11V487000 | 29/09/2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CHRYSLER 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, |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.