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2012 Chrysler 200 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 45 steering complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, about 7% of that year's 638 total complaints. Owners most often describe sudden steering wheel lockup or the car veering/pulling to one side, sometimes tied to stalling. There is no related recall listed for this issue.

Steering complaints
45
7% of 638
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
29,875 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel suddenly locks up while driving at low speed, often right before or during an engine stall.
  • Vehicle veers or is pulled sharply to the right, sometimes when coming off a bridge, releasing pressure on the wheel, or accelerating.
  • Loss of steering control while going through a curve, in one case leading to a crash with injuries.
  • Steering tightens up in traffic along with interior lights going dark and unresponsive brakes.
  • Front end makes a clanging metal noise while turning, backing up, or slowing, following earlier stalling episodes.

When 2012 Chrysler 200 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2012, latest Apr 24, 2021.

2012 Chrysler 200 steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2012Apr 2013Nov 2013Jul 2014Mar 2015Oct 2015Apr 2017Feb 2020
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Apr 2021; peak Nov 2012 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20101 (8%)
  2. 201124 (7%)
  3. 201245 (7%)
  4. 201338 (6%)
  5. 201413 (7%)
  6. 201586 (4%)
  7. 201623 (7%)
  8. 20172 (5%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA lists 45 steering complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is about 7% of the 638 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this steering problem area.
At what mileage do 2012 Chrysler 200 steering problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Chrysler 200 is 29,875 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, with no fires reported.
Is the 2012 Chrysler 200 worse for steering complaints than other years?
Steering complaints made up 7% of total complaints in 2012, similar to 2011 (7%) and 2014 (7%), while 2015 had more complaints (86) but a lower share (4%).

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.