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2011 Chrysler 200 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 87 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200, 26% of that year's 336 total complaints. The dominant pattern is inadequate or fluctuating headlight illumination, with no related recall on file.

Electrical System complaints
87
26% of 336
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
49,421 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Low-beam headlights provide very limited forward illumination, sometimes only about 20 feet ahead even with high beams off.
  • Headlight brightness fluctuates while driving, described as a moving curtain effect that alternates between good visibility and near-blindness within seconds.
  • Headlight dimness or shuttering occurs going downhill or over road variations, making nighttime driving difficult.
  • Dealers repeatedly told owners the headlights were 'working as designed' after multiple visits, with no repair performed.
  • One owner reported a complete loss of gas, brakes, and hazard lights at a stop light, requiring the car to be put in park and restarted.

When 2011 Chrysler 200 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 5, 2011, latest Sep 12, 2026.

2011 Chrysler 200 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter72011 Q42013 Q22015 Q12016 Q32018 Q32020 Q12022 Q12026 Q3
87 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2011 Q4 (7).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by 200 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20103 (23%)
  2. 201187 (26%)
  3. 2012169 (26%)
  4. 2013128 (20%)
  5. 201438 (20%)
  6. 2015769 (39%)
  7. 2016114 (33%)
  8. 201713 (30%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA lists 87 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200, which is 26% of the 336 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chrysler 200 electrical system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2011 model year.
What is the main electrical issue on the 2011 Chrysler 200?
The most common pattern reported is poor or fluctuating headlight illumination, with owners describing very narrow beam range and dealers often unable to fix it.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 Chrysler 200?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Chrysler 200 is 49,421 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to electrical complaints?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Chrysler 200, with no fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.