2011 CHRYSLER 200 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

517

Owner Complaints

28 Crashes 5 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

13

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2011 CHRYSLER 200

The 2011 CHRYSLER 200 has received a total of 517 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, AIR BAGS. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (118 complaints), Electrical System (65 complaints), and Air Bags (47 complaints).

Recalls for the 2011 CHRYSLER 200

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2011 CHRYSLER 200, potentially affecting up to 5,202,611 vehicles.

Recall 16V668000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

| 1,435,625 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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Recall 16V668000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 1,435,625 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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Recall 16V668000 — AIR BAGS

| 1,435,625 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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Recall 13V282000 — AIR BAGS

| 442,320 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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...

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Recall 13V282000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 442,320 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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...

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Recall 11V315000 — STEERING:COLUMN

| 11,096 vehicles affected

Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

Consequence: A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 CHRYSLER 200

517 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 CHRYSLER 200. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine
Complaints: 118 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 65 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 47 9 Crashes 1 Fire 7 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 37
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 36
Seat Belts
Complaints: 25 5 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 24 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 20 1 Crash 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 20
Service Brakes
Complaints: 20 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 18 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 15
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 14
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 11
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 8
Structurebody
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 5
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 4
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 3
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11712700 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
When i drive my 2011 Chrysler 200 , When i got weight or put passengers in the back seats or weight in the trunk the rear of car sways or make excessive jerks to the right and left, even on dry surfaces . Also , makes a loud cracking or popping sounds even when it is a small bump . It feels like the rearend is falling out . All i know is i've had it checked at 4 different places and they haven't been able to find any problems . This is a situation that could cause me to be in a serious accident or worse could cause fatalities !!!!!!!!! I 've also had this aligned and this still continues to happen everytime I drive this vehicle !!!!!
#11685507 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
2011 Chrysler 200, 156k miles, Original owner. At Highway Speeds engine will shut off! Extremely dangerous as you lose power steering and brakes on a busy interstate. No warning lights. No check engine. Issue just started happening and has happened multiple times in last 3 weeks. Car is unsafe to drive. After occurrence car will restart after about 30 minutes. I do not know why NHTSA or Chrysler hasn't done anything to initiate an investigation and recall. This issue is widely reported on many forums. After second instance, a repair shop reproduced issue and saw U1403 so they updated PCM/ECU as they couldn't find anything else. It has happened since then and my scanner showed DTC codes P061C status code 30 and U0401 status code 20.
#11685507 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
2011 Chrysler 200, 156k miles, Original owner. At Highway Speeds engine will shut off! Extremely dangerous as you lose power steering and brakes on a busy interstate. No warning lights. No check engine. Issue just started happening and has happened multiple times in last 3 weeks. Car is unsafe to drive. After occurrence car will restart after about 30 minutes. I do not know why NHTSA or Chrysler hasn't done anything to initiate an investigation and recall. This issue is widely reported on many forums. After second instance, a repair shop reproduced issue and saw U1403 so they updated PCM/ECU as they couldn't find anything else. It has happened since then and my scanner showed DTC codes P061C status code 30 and U0401 status code 20.
#11685507 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
2011 Chrysler 200, 156k miles, Original owner. At Highway Speeds engine will shut off! Extremely dangerous as you lose power steering and brakes on a busy interstate. No warning lights. No check engine. Issue just started happening and has happened multiple times in last 3 weeks. Car is unsafe to drive. After occurrence car will restart after about 30 minutes. I do not know why NHTSA or Chrysler hasn't done anything to initiate an investigation and recall. This issue is widely reported on many forums. After second instance, a repair shop reproduced issue and saw U1403 so they updated PCM/ECU as they couldn't find anything else. It has happened since then and my scanner showed DTC codes P061C status code 30 and U0401 status code 20.
#11664118 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
Approximately [XXX] on [XXX] I was driving from my home to a doctors appointment on [XXX] in Tampa Florida. Approximately 8 mins from my home. The roads were in desperate need of repair with patchy potholes uneven pavement. I was going approximately 30 to 35 miles an hour that is the speed limit for this road as I was going over I hit one of the shallow holes in the road when that happened. the car bounced, and the headset exploded into the back of my head.!! it startled me, but not enough to cause an accident. I pulled over to see what had happened when I saw the headset. It looks like it exploded. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Safety Rating for the 2011 CHRYSLER 200

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 CHRYSLER 200 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 CHRYSLER 200

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 CHRYSLER 200. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

U67 Combo Rev10 — POWER TRAIN

Emissions recal U67 Catalytic Converter Efficiency

S1805000001 Rev. — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

(Revision C) C2206 U140E DTCs Set After Replacement Of ABS Module

S1121000006RevA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns

18-080-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM:...

18-080-16 — POWER TRAIN

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM:...

18-080-16 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM:...

18-071-16 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

"FLASH: POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE. THE TECHNICIAN MAY FIND THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) SET IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY: · **U0140 - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE.** SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE ANY...

18-071-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. The technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory: · **U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module.** Some customers may experience any...

1808515 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control

23-032-14 — STRUCTURE:BODY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 CHRYSLER 200

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2011 CHRYSLER 200.

Investigation PE12016 — ENGINE Closed

Opened:

Engine stall

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