NHTSA Complaint #10676312 — 2011 CHRYSLER 200
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10676312 |
| Vehicle | 2011 CHRYSLER 200 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 71,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MN |
Consumer Description
IT WAS SNOWING LIGHTLY AND THIS CAR COULD NOT ESTABLISH TRACTION. I'VE HAD THE TIRES EXAMINED AND THEY HAVE BEEN VERIFIED BY A TIRE COMPANY AND A DEALERSHIP TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. THEY ARE ALL-WEATHER TIRES. THE DEALERSHIP FELT THE PROBLEM IN A TEST DRIVE AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE SWAY OR "FISHTAIL" EFFECT. THIS EFFECT OCCURS WHEN THERE IS ANY TYPE OF PRECIPITATION ON THE ROADS. I'VE RESEARCHED ON THE WEB AND DISCOVERED MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. ALL OF THE OWNERS ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IF THERE IS ANY MOISTURE ON THE ROADS AND NONE OF THEM HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THE SWAYING. SOME HAVE TRIED SNOW TIRES, HAVE WHEELS REALIGNED, REPLACING VARIOUS PARTS. SOME SAY THAT CHRYSLER EMPLOYEES HAVE CLAIMED IT IS A "KNOWN PROBLEM" WITHOUT A FIX. PLEASE GET CHRYSLER TO FIX THIS FOR US. *TR
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