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2012 Chrysler 200 Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 71 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, 11% of that year's 638 total complaints. These complaints are linked to 6 crashes and 6 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 55,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Seat Belts complaints
71
11% of 638
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
55,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

  • Rear seat belts lock unexpectedly and pin the passenger, sometimes requiring the belt to be cut to free a child from a car seat.
  • Passenger seat belt buckle recoils and strikes the occupant when unbuckled, in one case causing arm numbness and tingling.
  • Seat belt warning light and chime malfunction intermittently or fail to activate for the passenger seat.
  • Rear seat belt fails to unlock and retract properly during normal use.
  • In a crash at 10 mph, the driver seat belt failed to restrain the driver, letting her head strike the steering wheel.

When 2012 Chrysler 200 seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 15, 2013, latest Feb 22, 2023.

2012 Chrysler 200 seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month12Jan 2013May 2015Dec 2016Apr 2017Aug 2017Dec 2017Oct 2018Feb 2023
71 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Feb 2023; peak Jun 2017 (12).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20104 (31%)
  2. 201125 (7%)
  3. 201271 (11%)
  4. 201386 (14%)
  5. 201434 (18%)
  6. 201518 (1%)
  7. 20162 (1%)
  8. 20171 (2%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA lists 71 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is 11% of the 638 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the seat belt component on the 2012 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do seat belt problems usually show up on the 2012 Chrysler 200?
The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2012 Chrysler 200 is 55,000 miles.
Are the 2012 Chrysler 200 seat belt complaints linked to crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data ties 6 crashes and 6 injuries to complaints filed under the seat belt problem area for this model year.
How does 2012 compare to other Chrysler 200 model years for seat belt complaints?
The 2012 model year had 71 seat belt complaints (11% share), less than the 2013 model year's 86 complaints (14% share), but more than 2011's 25 complaints (7% share).

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.