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2013 Chrysler 200 Visibility & Wipers Problems

The 2013 Chrysler 200 has 22 Visibility & Wipers complaints, 4% of its 628 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 61,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
22
4% of 628
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
61,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Windshield wipers stop working suddenly while driving, in some cases tied to a failed windshield chip sensor or a faulty TIPM (integrated fuse module).
  • Defroster and heater blow cold air only on the passenger side, leaving the windshield unable to clear and reducing visibility.
  • Owners report a coolant additive or sludge clogging the thermostat, which blocks warm airflow to the defroster and heater core.
  • Low-beam headlights reportedly project too little light at speeds above 30-35 mph, limiting forward visibility to about 40 yards at night.
  • A power window activates intermittently on the front passenger side without a diagnosed cause.

When 2013 Chrysler 200 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 7, 2013, latest Jun 4, 2026.

2013 Chrysler 200 visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2013Jul 2015Oct 2017Mar 2018Dec 2019Feb 2022
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2018 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 201119 (6%)
  3. 201260 (9%)
  4. 201322 (4%)
  5. 20148 (4%)
  6. 201514 (1%)
  7. 20162 (1%)
  8. 20171 (2%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Chrysler 200 owners reported Visibility & Wipers problems?
NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2013 Chrysler 200, which is 4% of the 628 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chrysler 200 wiper or defroster issue?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do these problems tend to appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 61,000 miles.
Did these Visibility & Wipers complaints lead to crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these 22 complaints.
How does 2013 compare to other 200 model years for this issue?
The 2013 model year's 4% share is lower than 2012's 9% and 2011's 6%, but higher than 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

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.