Problems with 2012 Chrysler 200 VISIBILITY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that the heater core malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to the kernersville chrysler dodge jeep ram dealer (950 nc-66, kernersville, nc) where it was diagnosed that the heater core failed. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred at approximately 72,000 miles. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that the heater did not work on the passenger side of the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to haasz automall of ravenna (4886 oh-59, ravenna, oh 44266) where it was diagnosed that the heater core and the radiator needed to be replaced. the contact was informed to pay a deductible because the vehicle was not purchased at the dealer. the technician also stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. the manufacture was made aware of the failure and stated that the deductible needed to be paid. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 54,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that there was a premature failure with the vent control electronic function. the vent controls failed to generate warm air when the heating function was used. an independent mechanic stated that the heater core needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle began to decelerate. the failure occurred on several occasions. the contact stated that the failure occurred after the heater blower failed to blow heat out of the passenger side vents. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. the local dealer (jim riehl's friendly chrysler jeep in sterling heights, mi) was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. when the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, the heater on the front passenger side failed to function and prevented the passenger side window from defrosting. the vehicle was taken to doug marine motors (1120 clinton ave, washington ct house in oh 43160) where it was diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. while attempting to drive the vehicle, the contact noticed that the heater failed to function on the passenger and middle vents. the failure caused the windshield to freeze. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that there was no heat coming from the front passenger side vent and the defroster also failed to function on the front passenger side. the dealer (landmark dodge chrysler jeep ram, 1900 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055, 1-(816) 833-2100) was contacted for routine servicing and they flushed the radiator, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. while the vehicle was stationary, the defroster stopped working in a snow storm and the contact could not clear ice/snow from the windshield in order to see properly. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 81,000.

The passenger side heat is not working, this appears to be a very common issue with this make and model. the issue get worst overtime as it is now affecting my ability to properly defrost my padsanger side windshield as well as the passenger side window which is causing a safety concern due limiting my visibility . this is driving hazard to me and other drivers during the winter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that passenger side blower failed to blow hot air which caused the defroster to become inoperable. as a result, there was limited visibility for the driver. the vehicle was taken to pat clemmons inc located at 1720 s. marshall st. boone ia, (515)432-5150 to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the heater coil needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. when the contact activated the defroster, the vehicle blew out cold air on the front passenger side and hot air on the front driver's side without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer stated that they never heard of the failure before and asked the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that the vehicle would not generate heat. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the heater core malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 54,000....updated 05/19/17 *bf *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. while driving 60 mph, the contact realized that the passenger side of the vehicle became cold. while the defroster was activated, the contact realized that only the driver's side was defrosting and not the passenger side. while the vehicle was stationary, the passenger side began to defrost. while the vehicle was in motion, the passenger side became cold. the dealer (east gate chrysler, 500 n shadeland ave, indianapolis, in) diagnosed that the heater core failed. the vehicle was not repaired. there were no recalls associated with the vin. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that the vent control failed to release heat from the vent on the front passenger side. the failure prevented the windows from defrosting in inclement weather. the vehicle was taken to yark chrysler jeep dodge ram (6019 central ave, toledo, oh 43615, (419) 877-7712) to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that the vehicle was not emitting heat and the defroster failed to defrost the windows. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the heater core and the radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. while driving 40 mph, the heat and the defroster on the passenger side started to blow cold air. the dealer (town and country jeep chrysler dodge, 3156 hempstead turnpike, levittown, ny 11756) diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the same failure occurred two years later. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 26,000. *tt updated 8/27/18*jb

The passenger side stopped working no heat. took the car to dealership and they flushed the system with chemical and coolant a lot of junk came out. that didn't work now dealership says heater core and radiator needs replaced $1700. i research this and there has been a problem with 2012 with the same problem. there should be a recall. *tr

2012 chrysler 200 heater issue. vehicle will not warm on passenger side preventing defogger to reduce ice or snow from windshield. the vehicle was taken to chrysler dealership and after several attempts to remove sludge from the radiator and heater core the heater still will not maintain heat to the passenger side which is a safety issue in keeping the windshield clear of ice or snow. dealership indicated that heater core, radiator and coolant reservoir will all need to be replaced. in reading various forms its known that chrysler uses some type of chemical to plug any pin holes in the radiator and this product is causing a sludge in the system and creating the problem. chrysler will not or indicated after calling, they will not pay the $1700 cost of the repairs that were created during manufacturing. *tr

Passenger side air blowing cold air while in high heat googled it seems to be major issue in these vehicles chrysler knows about it says it's a chemical the add to coolant plugging heater core. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that the defrost system did not function properly. the contact mentioned that the vehicle had to be flushed every year in order for the defroster to work. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. *tt consumer stated thermostat was replaced. vin not available *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that the defogger on the front passenger side malfunctioned and prevented the contact from seeing through the windshield. the failure recurred multiple times. the dealer stated that there was a heater core restriction due to sludge, which caused poor heater system performance. the system was flushed, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. while driving approximately 35 mph, the heater and the front passenger side defroster failed to function when activated. in addition, the transmission jerked while shifting from park into the reverse position on numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

In march 2014 owner noted a problem with the hvac system - no heat was delivered to the passenger side air vents or heater vents in cold weather. during routine oil change mechanic noted severe discoloration of engine coolant and buildup up sludge in coolant expansion tank. took vehicle to dealer for diagnosis. dealer stated that the coolant had been contaminated with the addition of the wrong type of coolant. per chrysler star # s1207000008, dealer flushed coolant system multiple times and commented that if that didn't work they would have to replace the heater core, radiator, oil cooler, and expansion tank. when repairs were completed owner noted that the temperature output from the air and heater vents was 20 degrees lower on the passenger side than the driver side. dealer stated that repairs were complete. owner is in process of contacting chrysler to have heater core and radiator replaced. *tr

Purchase new off the chrysler dealer lot april 2012.there are three knobs that control the heating and cooling in the car when the blower is turned to a low setting it will blow hot air regardless of temperature that is selected for example if it is sitting at 66degrees it will blow extremely hot air and only if the blower is set to max will it eventually cool down to the selected temperature. once the cooler temperature is acquired, if the blower is turned down it will eventually go back to blowing only really hot air regardless of temperature setting. *tr

The right side (passenger side) of vehicle gets very little heat. this caused the entire car to be cold. the defrost does not melt ice on windshield. this first happened when the car was 11 month old. the dealer replaced the radiator, heater core and cleaned the block. he said these were full of sludge. today, march 2015) at 34017 miles, i picked up the car from the dealer after complaining of the same lack of heat and the same was reported, replaced radiator,heater core, oil filter cooler and flush cooling system. also stated on the repair invoice "performed test and repair per star case [xxx]". this is apparently an account to charge the repair back to chrylser. chrysler knows of this problem. the service advisor told me that someone at manufacturing plant added a sealant to stop leaks. he said it is well known not to use this sealant because of the problems it will eventually cause in the system. this has been repaired twice, i have no reason to believe that it will not happen again. it has been paid by warranty but some day it will be out of warranty and i will not be the one paying for it!!!! chrysler must be held accountable for this and make a permanent correction to this problem. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he opened the rear driver side window and began to hear a high pitched screeching noise. the contact also stated that the noise created a lot of pressure on his ear drums. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 500.