How common are HVAC problems on the 2012 Chrysler 200?

NHTSA shows 23 HVAC complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is 4% of that year's 638 total complaints. That is the highest count and share among all 200 model years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200 heater issue?

No. NHTSA lists no related recall for this HVAC complaint pattern on the 2012 Chrysler 200.

At what mileage do HVAC problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported HVAC complaints is 60,000 miles.

What is the main HVAC complaint on the 2012 Chrysler 200?

Owners most often report loss of heat or cold air on the front passenger side, frequently tied to a sludge-clogged heater core and failed defroster.

Did the 2012 Chrysler 200 HVAC issue cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these HVAC complaints.

2012 Chrysler 200 HVAC Problems

NHTSA lists 23 HVAC complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, 4% of its 638 total complaints that year, the highest share of any 200 model year. Median mileage at failure is 60,000, and no related recall has been issued.

HVAC complaints: 23; 4% of 638
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical HVAC symptoms owners report

Passenger-side vents blow cold or barely warm air while the driver side stays hot, even at high heat settings.
Heater core and radiator become clogged with sludge, which owners link to coolant additive contamination reported by dealers.
Front passenger-side defroster fails, leaving the windshield unable to clear ice or snow in cold weather.
Heat output at low blower settings runs unexpectedly hot regardless of the temperature knob position.
Heater core replacement is diagnosed by dealers or independent mechanics but sometimes left unrepaired.
One owner reported the transmission jerking during park-to-reverse shifts alongside the heater failure.

When 2012 Chrysler 200 HVAC complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 5, 2014, latest Jun 5, 2020.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Jun 2020; peak Jan 2018 (6).

HVAC recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

HVAC complaints by 200 model year

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

20100 (0%)
20117 (2%)
201223 (4%)
20135 (1%)
20141 (1%)
20151 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20171 (2%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are HVAC problems on the 2012 Chrysler 200?: NHTSA shows 23 HVAC complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is 4% of that year's 638 total complaints. That is the highest count and share among all 200 model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200 heater issue?: No. NHTSA lists no related recall for this HVAC complaint pattern on the 2012 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do HVAC problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported HVAC complaints is 60,000 miles.
What is the main HVAC complaint on the 2012 Chrysler 200?: Owners most often report loss of heat or cold air on the front passenger side, frequently tied to a sludge-clogged heater core and failed defroster.
Did the 2012 Chrysler 200 HVAC issue cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these HVAC complaints.