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.
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.
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.