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2012 Chrysler 200 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 54 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, about 8% of its 638 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 59,950 miles, and there are no related recalls tied to this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
54
8% of 638
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
59,950 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Some owners report sudden loss of acceleration in traffic, with the car limited to a low top speed while RPMs stayed high, then the issue clearing itself before the dealer could diagnose it.
  • Others describe the vehicle failing to accelerate while merging onto a highway and losing speed instead, forcing evasive lane changes to avoid being rear-ended.
  • Owners report the vehicle shutting down completely without warning lights while making a slow turn, then being able to restart it afterward.
  • Some describe a loud bang when shifting from reverse into drive.
  • A few owners noted a loud clicking sound near the timing cover when turning off the vehicle, which a mechanic attributed to a sensor malfunction.

When 2012 Chrysler 200 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2012, latest Jan 7, 2025.

2012 Chrysler 200 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2012Nov 2013Mar 2015Sep 2016Dec 2017Feb 2019May 2020Nov 2023
54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2012 to Jan 2025; peak Nov 2012 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20102 (15%)
  2. 201138 (11%)
  3. 201254 (8%)
  4. 201362 (10%)
  5. 201414 (7%)
  6. 2015693 (35%)
  7. 201663 (18%)
  8. 201710 (23%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA lists 54 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is about 8% of the 638 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200 transmission?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do these transmission problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2012 Chrysler 200 is 59,950 miles.
Did the transmission complaints cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 2012 Chrysler 200 Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
How does 2012 compare to other Chrysler 200 model years for transmission complaints?
The 2012 model's 54 complaints are far fewer than the 2015 model's 693 complaints, which represent 35% share of that year's total complaints, the highest in the lineup shown.

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.