2013 Chrysler 200 Electrical System Problems
The 2013 Chrysler 200 has 128 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, 20% of its 628 total complaints. Owners report weak headlight visibility, sudden loss of exterior lighting, and dashboard warning light cascades, with a median failure mileage of 60,201. There are no related recalls in NHTSA data.
- Electrical System complaints
- 128
- 20% of 628
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 60,201 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Low-beam headlights project a narrow "shutter" pattern that leaves the road ahead dark at highway speeds, making night driving difficult.
- Headlights and tail lights have gone completely inoperable while driving, in one case leading to a crash after the vehicle could not be seen.
- Multiple warning lights, including battery, traction control, airbag, ABS, and check engine, have illuminated together, sometimes tied to a dead battery.
- One vehicle caught fire underneath the engine while being driven on the highway, forcing the driver to pull over and evacuate.
- Dealers in several cases told owners the headlamps were not adjustable and could not be improved despite the visibility complaints.
When 2013 Chrysler 200 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 22, 2013, latest Jun 4, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 200
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System 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 electrical system complaints does the 2013 Chrysler 200 have?
- NHTSA lists 128 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200, which is 20% of the 628 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Chrysler 200 electrical system?
- No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200.
- What electrical problems do owners report most on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
- Owners most often describe inadequate low-beam headlight visibility and sudden loss of headlights or tail lights while driving, along with multiple dashboard warning lights appearing together.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Chrysler 200 is 60,201 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.
- Are the electrical problems dangerous on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
- NHTSA data tied to these electrical complaints includes 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury, so the issue has been linked to real-world safety incidents.