2012 Chrysler 200 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

146Engine complaints

22.9%Of all 638 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE146 · 22.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM137 · 21.5%

AIR BAGS135 · 21.2%

Unspecified / other103 · 16.1%

SEAT BELTS70 · 11%

Share of the 638 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Chrysler 200 overview page.

What owners report

“WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND AFTER TAKING OFF THE CAR SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN WITH NO WARNING NO ENGINE LIGHT INDICATOR UNTIL AFTER THIS HAPPENED…”NHTSA complaint 10620921 — filed 08/08/2014

“2012 CHRYSLER 200 SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DOWN THE HWY WITH 2 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I LOST POWER STEERING AND MY BRAKES…”NHTSA complaint 10617328 — filed 07/29/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10610723 — filed 07/15/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2012 Chrysler 200: 146 of 638 complaints on file (22.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have in total?

638 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 33 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.