Chrysler 200 2013

Model 200 made in 2013 by Chrysler got 23 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

200 year 2013

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 2013

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
13V043000	Chrysler Group LLC	from 10/30/2012 to 11/02/2012	V (Vehicle)	1785	MFR	Chrysler Group LLC	02/06/2013	02/12/2013
Defect Summary	Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 chrysler 200 and dodge avenger vehicles manufactured from october 30, 2012, through november 2, 2012. these vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
Consequence Summary	A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. an engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during march 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Notes	Chrysler's recall campaign number is n02.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
02/06/2013	12
	I have been researching complaints on my brand-new 2013 chrysler 200 limited sport; it seems that there is some kind of shutter which limits the forward visibility of the low-beams. as a result, any traveling at the posted speed limit, i.e. above 35 mph, at night, you are struggling to see, and overdriving the headlights. forget about when you are in traffic, with cars approaching, quite literally, you cannot see 40 yards. if a pedestrian darts out, you will not be able to see well enough to react. in my area, there are a great many deer; if i cannot let cars around me, so i am able to use my high beams, i will not be able to see in time. i am very concerned about this issue. even with the equipped driving lamps on, you still cannot see further. the driving lamps spread to the sides, but not even as far as half of the headlamp distance. the car is wonderful otherwise; but i am truly scared to drive at night with it. i have 20/20 vision with above average night vision, and i still have difficulty; my wife cannot drive my vehicle, and will not at night.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
02/23/2013	2810	1
	I have a 2013 chrysler 200 that was purchased in 11/12, it has 2810 miles on it and is falling apart. i took in to the shop because the brakes were squealing and there was a rubbing sound in the front end. the brakes were replaced and the rotors were scuffed and now the rack n pinion will need to be replaced on tuesday. the car sounds as if it has 300,000 miles instead of less than 3000. the tappets are rattling when it idles at a stop light and the transmission feels like it slams from 2nd to 3rd. this just started when i was returning home from having it in the shop. i will never purchase another chrysler product and when this one is paid for in 2015 i will get trade it because the car is not safe, in my opinion. i had planned on giving it to my son but i do not wish him to be hurt in an unsafe vehicle that had mechanical when it had less than 3000 miles on it. i am not reporting the service department because they did listen to me and fixed some of the issues with parts they had in stock, but had to order the rack n pinion as to replace it on tuesday. i feel these are serious issues that should be addressed before a car owner is hurt or killed. i will be contacting someone possibly the highway safety and transportation board about these issues so that a recall can be issued or it can be noted and kept on file for future problems. *tr
STEERING
02/23/2013	2810	1
	I have a 2013 chrysler 200 that was purchased in 11/12, it has 2810 miles on it and is falling apart. i took in to the shop because the brakes were squealing and there was a rubbing sound in the front end. the brakes were replaced and the rotors were scuffed and now the rack n pinion will need to be replaced on tuesday. the car sounds as if it has 300,000 miles instead of less than 3000. the tappets are rattling when it idles at a stop light and the transmission feels like it slams from 2nd to 3rd. this just started when i was returning home from having it in the shop. i will never purchase another chrysler product and when this one is paid for in 2015 i will get trade it because the car is not safe, in my opinion. i had planned on giving it to my son but i do not wish him to be hurt in an unsafe vehicle that had mechanical when it had less than 3000 miles on it. i am not reporting the service department because they did listen to me and fixed some of the issues with parts they had in stock, but had to order the rack n pinion as to replace it on tuesday. i feel these are serious issues that should be addressed before a car owner is hurt or killed. i will be contacting someone possibly the highway safety and transportation board about these issues so that a recall can be issued or it can be noted and kept on file for future problems. *tr
02/23/2013	2810
	I have a 2013 chrysler 200 that was purchased in 11/12, it has 2810 miles on it and is falling apart. i took in to the shop because the brakes were squealing and there was a rubbing sound in the front end. the brakes were replaced and the rotors were scuffed and now the rack n pinion will need to be replaced on tuesday. the car sounds as if it has 300,000 miles instead of less than 3000. the tappets are rattling when it idles at a stop light and the transmission feels like it slams from 2nd to 3rd. this just started when i was returning home from having it in the shop. i will never purchase another chrysler product and when this one is paid for in 2015 i will get trade it because the car is not safe, in my opinion. i had planned on giving it to my son but i do not wish him to be hurt in an unsafe vehicle that had mechanical when it had less than 3000 miles on it. i am not reporting the service department because they did listen to me and fixed some of the issues with parts they had in stock, but had to order the rack n pinion as to replace it on tuesday. i feel these are serious issues that should be addressed before a car owner is hurt or killed. i will be contacting someone possibly the highway safety and transportation board about these issues so that a recall can be issued or it can be noted and kept on file for future problems.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
02/06/2013	12
	I have been researching complaints on my brand-new 2013 chrysler 200 limited sport; it seems that there is some kind of shutter which limits the forward visibility of the low-beams. as a result, any traveling at the posted speed limit, i.e. above 35 mph, at night, you are struggling to see, and overdriving the headlights. forget about when you are in traffic, with cars approaching, quite literally, you cannot see 40 yards. if a pedestrian darts out, you will not be able to see well enough to react. in my area, there are a great many deer; if i cannot let cars around me, so i am able to use my high beams, i will not be able to see in time. i am very concerned about this issue. even with the equipped driving lamps on, you still cannot see further. the driving lamps spread to the sides, but not even as far as half of the headlamp distance. the car is wonderful otherwise; but i am truly scared to drive at night with it. i have 20/20 vision with above average night vision, and i still have difficulty; my wife cannot drive my vehicle, and will not at night.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
01/11/2013	2600
	Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 200. the contact stated while driving at highway speeds, his vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. the vehicle crossed three busy highway lanes. in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating he had to shift into neutral gear and coast to the side of the road. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised him they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was approximately 2,600. the vin was unavailable.
01/11/2013	2600
	Tl- the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 200. the contact stated while driving at highway speeds, his vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. the vehicle crossed three busy highway lanes. in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating he had to shift into neutral gear and coast to the side of the road. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised him they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was approximately 2,600. the vin was unavailable. rvk
01/11/2013	2600
	Tl-the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 200. the contact stated that when driving at highway speeds, his vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. the contact was taken across three busy highway lanes. in order to stop the vehicle he had to shift gears to neutral and then coasted to the side of the road. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer. after diagnosis they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 2,600. the vin was unavailable. tb
VISIBILITY/WIPER
02/06/2013	12
	I have been researching complaints on my brand-new 2013 chrysler 200 limited sport; it seems that there is some kind of shutter which limits the forward visibility of the low-beams. as a result, any traveling at the posted speed limit, i.e. above 35 mph, at night, you are struggling to see, and overdriving the headlights. forget about when you are in traffic, with cars approaching, quite literally, you cannot see 40 yards. if a pedestrian darts out, you will not be able to see well enough to react. in my area, there are a great many deer; if i cannot let cars around me, so i am able to use my high beams, i will not be able to see in time. i am very concerned about this issue. even with the equipped driving lamps on, you still cannot see further. the driving lamps spread to the sides, but not even as far as half of the headlamp distance. the car is wonderful otherwise; but i am truly scared to drive at night with it. i have 20/20 vision with above average night vision, and i still have difficulty; my wife cannot drive my vehicle, and will not at night.