How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2012 Chrysler 200?

NHTSA lists 36 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is 6% of the 638 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2012 Chrysler 200?

Yes. Recall campaign 17V640000 covers a failure in the occupant restraint controller that can prevent active headrests from deploying; Chrysler dealers replace the ORC free of charge.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Chrysler 200 is 53,921 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2012 Chrysler 200 lists 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries.

2012 Chrysler 200 Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 36 of 638 total complaints (6%) filed against the 2012 Chrysler 200, with a median failure mileage of 53,921. NHTSA also lists a related recall (campaign 17V640000) covering occupant restraint controller failures that can disable active headrests.

Structure & Body complaints: 36; 6% of 638
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 53,922 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Active headrests reportedly popped off or deployed unexpectedly while driving, in some cases without any crash or airbag deployment.
Owners describe water leaking into the interior from underneath the dashboard after rain, most noticeable when turning corners.
Some owners report door handle chrome delaminating into sharp edges, causing cuts during normal door use.
Paint bubbling and rust were reported above the headlight area and on the hood, with dealers attributing it to prior repainting or aluminum corrosion.
A few owners describe rear-end instability or fishtailing in light snow conditions, describing the car as unstable at low speeds.
One owner reported smoke and fire coming from the front driver-side door area.

When 2012 Chrysler 200 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 24, 2013, latest Mar 18, 2024.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Mar 2024; peak Oct 2014 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 200

NHTSA 17V640000Oct 10, 2017Structure & Body363,930 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:head restraint
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Risk: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.

Structure & Body complaints by 200 model year

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

20101 (8%)
20119 (3%)
201236 (6%)
201398 (16%)
201423 (12%)
201547 (2%)
20169 (3%)
20171 (2%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2012 Chrysler 200?: NHTSA lists 36 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is 6% of the 638 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2012 Chrysler 200?: Yes. Recall campaign 17V640000 covers a failure in the occupant restraint controller that can prevent active headrests from deploying; Chrysler dealers replace the ORC free of charge.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Chrysler 200 is 53,921 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2012 Chrysler 200 lists 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries.