How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have?

NHTSA lists 169 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is 26% of all 638 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200 electrical system?

The JSON provided does not list any related recalls directly tied to this component, though one sample complaint references a separate NHTSA campaign (13v282000) with a delayed part.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2012 Chrysler 200?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 60,000 miles.

Did the 2012 Chrysler 200 electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA data for this component shows 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury reported.

What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2012 Chrysler 200?

Most sample complaints describe headlight low-beam illumination that projects only a short distance, limiting nighttime visibility.

2012 Chrysler 200 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 169 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, 26% of all complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure was 60,000, and the data includes 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury tied to this system.

Electrical System complaints: 169; 26% of 638
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Low-beam headlights project only a short distance ahead, leaving drivers with very limited visibility on dark or rural roads.
Owners describe a curtain-like cutoff in the headlight beam pattern that sharply limits peripheral and forward vision at night.
Dealers repeatedly readjusted headlight aim without resolving the poor illumination, and some owners were told the lights operate as designed.
A battery mounted in a wheel well was reported with exposed terminals and no insulation boot, raising short-circuit concerns.
One owner reported a fire that started after the driver-side heat stopped working, and Chrysler denied responsibility for the incident.
An owner cited an unrepaired NHTSA electrical system recall campaign (13v282000) where the replacement part was unavailable for an extended period.

When 2012 Chrysler 200 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2012, latest Mar 5, 2026.

169 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2016 Q1 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 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.

20103 (23%)
201187 (26%)
2012169 (26%)
2013128 (20%)
201438 (20%)
2015769 (39%)
2016114 (33%)
201713 (30%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have?: NHTSA lists 169 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is 26% of all 638 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200 electrical system?: The JSON provided does not list any related recalls directly tied to this component, though one sample complaint references a separate NHTSA campaign (13v282000) with a delayed part.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2012 Chrysler 200?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 60,000 miles.
Did the 2012 Chrysler 200 electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA data for this component shows 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury reported.
What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2012 Chrysler 200?: Most sample complaints describe headlight low-beam illumination that projects only a short distance, limiting nighttime visibility.