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.
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.
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.