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Problems with 2012 Chrysler 200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2012 Chrysler 200 starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 66 056 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 105 complaints from 2012 Chrysler 200 about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

WIRING 1 IGNITION 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2012 Chrysler 200

I bought this car use with 27,000 mile on it. i have only had the car for 45 days or so. my car is jumping forward when i come to a stop. at first the lurching was very faint now at 31,000 miles the lurching is more pronounced. i took the car to the dealership prior to the warranty ending and they acted like they where unaware of the issue/or didn't understand the issue. any way i am beginning to feel unsafe since it is happening more. the car lurched forward during a sudden stop one time, not good. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that the vehicle alarm activated while the doors or trunk were opened. the vehicle also stalled numerous times without warning. in addition, the headlights failed to illuminate while driving at night. the door ajar warning light illuminated while the doors were closed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where the electrical module was replaced, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 3,875.

First time car wouldn't start. dealership charged battery and did software update. second time car wouldn't start they replaced battery. third time car wouldn't start battery completely drained they said it was a glove box switch. fourth time car wouldn't start they said it was the usb cable keeping the radio powered on all the time. same chrysler dealership worked on it all four times. brand new car bought august of 2012. all four times have been in less than two months! this car is not safe. chrysler is not doing the right thing by their customers! any help would be appreciated. in the usa we should not have to put up with being ripped off like this. *tr

On april 26, 2012, i purchased a brand new 2012 chrysler from an official chrysler corporation dealership. since then this car has been put in the shop approximately 30 times for from medium to major problems. the 1st major problem was 9/26/212 which was diagnosed as gear-rack and pinon. it has had two lifters(relative to the motor) because of loud tapping. three heater cords; a couple of re-calls;transmissions leaks; internal engine damages; headlamps needed immediate replacements; washer fluid tank leaked and needed immediate replacement; the car horn failed to blow on demand; brakes needed immediate replacements; camshaft, rockers had to be replaced twice; heater cord experienced internal failure and had to be replaced; brake pads; brake light (dashboard) has been beeping on since 2013 and is still doing the same thing today; engine air filter had to be replaced; and a host of other vehicle problems that should not be happening on a brand spanking new 2012 vehicle!! please assist and advise.

Projector type head lamps are aimed too low and cannot be adjusted as designed. on dark roads peripheral lighting from head lamps is non existent. brights are needed but not practical for constant use and is illegal in town as well. this is a real design flaw and some one is going to get hurt in a night time accident due to the poor design of the lighting system on this model. *tr

I just rented the vehicle and noticed the following, the battery has no boot or other insulation device protecting either its positive or negative terminals. the battery is located down in a well in front of the front left tire. it would be very possible for someone to accidentally drop a metal tool down into that well where it could cause a short-circuit to the negative terminal. a short-circuited auto battery is capable of delivering hundreds of amps of current, which equates to an electric arc welder. the potential dangers of those unprotected battery terminals should warrant a safety investigation to determine if a recall should be initiated to correct this apparent desgin flaw. *tr

When going over the bridge or entering into traffic car seem to stall, radio and light shutoff and give me a error message enter id code. have been nearly rear ended by on coming traffic. the console for the heat controls have fell down and dealersays they cannot find anything wrong with it. purchased the car in march of 2012 and have had problems since i bought it. i love car but hate all the problems that i am having and it's only been 9 months and took it back to dealer about 4 times already and have an appointment on 1/11/2013. *tr

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