2012 Chrysler 200 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 64 brake complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, 10% of its 638 total complaints for the year. Owners reported issues at a median mileage of 50,000, with 4 crashes and 1 injury tied to the brakes category, and no related recalls exist for this problem area.
- Brakes complaints
- 64
- 10% of 638
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe brake pedal traveling to the floor with little or no stopping power, in some cases leading to rear-end collisions.
- Several report loud squealing or squeaking noises when braking in reverse, which dealers reportedly called normal.
- Some describe a hard downshift or shudder felt through the brakes when slowing to a stop.
- Owners report the ABS warning light coming on along with a loud metallic noise traced to a front wheel bearing, with the dealer disconnecting the ABS system.
- A few describe the car lurching or jumping forward when brakes are applied, sometimes worsening as mileage increased.
When 2012 Chrysler 200 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 21, 2012, latest Apr 28, 2022.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 200
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 2012 Chrysler 200 owners reported brake problems?
- NHTSA lists 64 brake complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is 10% of the 638 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200?
- No. NHTSA does not list any recalls tied to the brakes problem area for the 2012 Chrysler 200.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2012 Chrysler 200?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2012 Chrysler 200 is 50,000 miles.
- Have brake complaints led to crashes on the 2012 Chrysler 200?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 1 injury associated with brake-related complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, with 0 fires reported.
- Is the 2012 Chrysler 200 worse for brake complaints than other years?
- Its 10% share of complaints tied to brakes is similar to 2011 and 2013, but lower than 2016's 16% share, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.