Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Chrysler 200
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Chrysler 200 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 639 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V640000 Active Headrests may not Deploy in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V282000 Non-Deployment of Head Restraints NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V487000 ROD BEARING FAILURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 146 complaints
- Electrical System 140 complaints
- Air Bags 136 complaints
- Unknown or Other 103 complaints
- Seat Belts 71 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 56 complaints
Of the 639 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 639 complaints, owners report 33 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Chrysler 200 has a below-average reliability rating, with high complaint counts in critical areas such as the engine, electrical system, and air bags. Four recalls and numerous complaints highlight potential issues with engine and airbag systems. The evidence points to frequent problems, though individual issues are not uniformly reported.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical System | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| Air Bags | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Electrical malfunctions
- Airbag warning light
- Alternator failure
- Overheating engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Chrysler 200 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.