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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2012 Chrysler 200 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
54about this part
Share
8%of 639 total for the year
Median mileage
59,950miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Chrysler 200, 8% of the 639 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,950 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Without any symptoms or warning my 2012 Chrysler 200 experienced total transmission failure while driving in heavy city traffic. While turning left at an intersection I lost all gears. I was nearly rear ended by a city bus. The Chrysler dealership that the car was towed to states this is a common issue with the 200 v6.”

NHTSA complaint #11004707, filed 2017-07, 80,010 miles

“Leaving my office, in traffic, the car would not accelerate. The max speed it would go to was only 40 MPH, but the RPM's were high. By the time I got it to the dealership (about 20 minutes later), the problem had corrected itself. The dealership was unable to pull the code, so they told me to come back if it happened again.”

NHTSA complaint #10535009, filed 2013-08, 13,755 miles

“I have been tiwed twice a d stuck on side of the road 4 times. I'll be driving along when everything just quits. Engine, power steering and power brakes. One time I was just about to get on a highway. Couldn't get car 100% off road. Very dangerous. When I try to restart car it trys to start. I let go of key and cajr just keeps trying to start. After being towed twice car started right up. So when it quits I give it about 10-15 minutes and it starts. Googled and people having same problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11385038, filed 2020-12, 125,600 miles

“While driving, attempted turn was made going approx. 10mph and the vehicle completely shut down without warning lights or anything. Once shut down I am able to restart but having this issue remain is frustrating. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership several times and each time no code is found and nothing is able to be done. Having this issue can cause serious damage and is extremely dangerous especially since I have children and I fear for our safety.”

NHTSA complaint #10628805, filed 2014-08, 30,000 miles

“I bought my car brand new in 2012 from chryaler dodge and jeep in springfield pa. I babe around 96,000 miles on my car and this will now be the third alternator that has been put in my vehicle. From what I know, the alternator should last up between 80,000 to 100,000 miles. I believe there has to have been a defect with my specific car. Along with some of the other recall items I am now reading about with my model, having kids, I am increasingly concerned about my health and saftey driving this vehicle. I want to know what can be done about this on your end”

NHTSA complaint #11185476, filed 2019-03, 97,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20171023%
20166318%
201569535%
2014147%
20136210%
2012548%
20113811%
2010215%

Other parts of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Engine
146 complaintsElectrical system
140 complaintsAir bags
136 complaintsOther or unknown
105 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
81 complaintsSeat belts
71 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsExterior lighting
36 complaintsElectronic stability control
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler 200

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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