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2012 Chrysler 200 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, about 3% of the 638 total complaints for that year. There is 1 crash tied to this area and no related recalls. Median mileage at failure is 24,750 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
22
3% of 638
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
24,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden, violent rear-end swerving from side to side when driving 30-70 mph and hitting slight dips or bumps in the road.
  • Some describe the rear suspension kicking out of its trajectory after hitting a recessed manhole cover or pothole, especially in straight-line driving.
  • Several owners report severe fishtailing in snowy or icy conditions, even at reduced speeds around 35 mph, that persisted after replacing tires and redoing the alignment.
  • One owner reported factory-upgraded 18x7 inch wheels paired with tires described as under-rated for the vehicle's size, weight, and power, causing steering and control problems.
  • One complaint describes a suspension or brake part detaching while driving at low speed after a loud noise, causing the car to stop suddenly.

When 2012 Chrysler 200 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 25, 2012, latest Jun 7, 2021.

2012 Chrysler 200 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2012Sep 2013Jan 2014Sep 2014Oct 2015Mar 2017Jun 2021
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Jun 2021; peak Apr 2012 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20101 (8%)
  2. 201122 (7%)
  3. 201222 (3%)
  4. 201321 (3%)
  5. 20145 (3%)
  6. 201589 (4%)
  7. 201615 (4%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2012 Chrysler 200, about 3% of the 638 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel problems on the 2012 Chrysler 200?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2012 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 24,750 miles at the time these suspension-related failures were reported.
Did suspension issues cause any crashes on the 2012 Chrysler 200?
Yes, NHTSA records 1 crash associated with Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, with no reported fires or injuries.

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.