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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2012 Chrysler 200 Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
26about this part
Share
4%of 639 total for the year
Median mileage
37,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Chrysler 200, 4% of the 639 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Car would not accelerate over 20 miles and hour after the traction control and ABS light came on. The car then rapidly accelerated and worked fine until I reached work. When driving home it did it again and wouldn't resolve itself. I took it to the Chrysler dealer and 1 week and 1,200.00 later they informed me my car was fixed and that a faulty sensor was the issue and that it was very common.”

NHTSA complaint #11299248, filed 2020-01, 12,400 miles

“While driving down the road the etc light came on and the traction light came on and the car will not accelerate. I was able to park the car and when I restarted it that was a very rough idle and the check engine light the etc light and the traction light are all on.”

NHTSA complaint #10914975, filed 2016-10, 35,123 miles

“In traffic, steering wheel tightened up and all interior lights were off. Tried to brake but no response, shifted into neutral restarted the car and it turned back on. Seemed to mess up the shifter a little in the process, as well as almost hitting the car in front of me. Probably going about 10-15 MPH, and I was lucky to throw the car in neutral and restart otherwise I would of floated into an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10542940, filed 2013-09, 38,000 miles

“When purchased this car, noticed that it pulled severly to the left, spoke to dealer ship and they stated that it was normal for front wheel drives to do so. So I continued to drive this car but always having to be on alert when driving on highway if car was going to jerk off road. This car handles horrible! I do not feel safe in this vehicle and do not feel if any control was lost, that I would be able to regain control due to this. …”

NHTSA complaint #10556637, filed 2013-12, 1,000 miles

“I was merging on I-271s when suddenly check engine light came on and my car came to a complete stop (the engine was still running). I was not able to accelerate so I slowly maneuvered my car onto the shoulder. I turned off the car and re-started,but I couldn't still accelerate. I had the car towed 25 miles to a trusted mechanic. The next day I was told my him that the crankshaft position sensor was bad and needed to be replaced. I believe that the sensor issue is serious. Without warning my car came to a sudden stop on major highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10865297, filed 2016-05, 56,068 miles

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017614%
2016165%
20151608%
201484%
2013366%
2012264%
2011113%
201018%

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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsExterior lighting
36 complaintsElectronic stability 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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