YearToAvoid

2012 Chrysler 200 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, about 3% of its 638 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this component, and the median mileage at failure was 72,894 miles.

Fuel System complaints
18
3% of 638
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
72,894 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel pump failure causes the engine to lose power or fail to start, sometimes with a strong gasoline smell inside the car.
  • Vehicles stall unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds, including during turns, with no warning lights illuminated.
  • Owners report a rodent-damaged evac hose triggering a check engine light after unrelated recall service.
  • Several owners describe unexpectedly poor fuel economy on the 2.7L engine compared to other vehicles they own.
  • Stalling issues recur after dealer visits with no diagnostic codes found, leaving the root cause unresolved.

When 2012 Chrysler 200 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2012, latest Sep 28, 2023.

2012 Chrysler 200 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2012Jan 2014Jul 2015Aug 2018Oct 2019Mar 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2012 to Sep 2023; peak Jun 2012 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20101 (8%)
  2. 201116 (5%)
  3. 201218 (3%)
  4. 201355 (9%)
  5. 20147 (4%)
  6. 201557 (3%)
  7. 201614 (4%)
  8. 20173 (7%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is about 3% of the 638 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200 fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2012 Chrysler 200?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Chrysler 200 is 72,894 miles.
Did the 2012 Chrysler 200 fuel system issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury among the 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, with no fires reported.
How does the 2012 Chrysler 200 compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2012 model's 18 Fuel System complaints (3% share) are lower in share than 2010 (8%), 2011 (5%), and 2013 (9%), but higher in count than most years except 2013 and 2015.

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.