Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2011 Chrysler 200. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chrysler 200 based on all problems reported for the 2011 200.
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that all four brake pads were worn out with very low mileage on the vehicle. The contact heard a grinding sound whenever the brakes were depressed while driving 10 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the failure was due to normal wear and tear. As a result, the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,000.
My first problem is an worsening squeaking and grinding in my brakes. I purchased the car in oct 2011 and started having squeaking brakes in March 2012. I have returned my car to the buying dealership three times prior to my 12,000 brake warranty. I was told by a certified Chrysler mechanic nothing is wrong with my brakes and they did not hear anything. My brake issue has gotten worse I hear it constantly with any stopping motion. I then took my car to a non certified Chrysler mechanic and I was shown my rear brakes are warped. And the brakes are defective. This mechanic did not want to fix the issue he stated return to your dealership because even if we replace the pads the defective parts will cause the problem again. I called the buying dealership that same day and told the person in service center what I was told he guaranteed his technician did their job and refused to look in the system to provide me with exactly what she did since the issue was not fixed. Needless to say that individual is unprofessional and totally disregard my concern. I called Chrysler headquaters filed a complaint that same day. A few days later I took it to another Chrysler dealership the technician agreed my rotors in the rear where warped and "reglossed them" this did not fix the issue. I returned a few days later telling him the noise never went away. I was told I would have to pay for the new brake pads or to be reglossed. He advised me my pads are placed in a certain position that causes them to make that noise but could not give me a straight answer if this was abnormal or normal. But pretty much deal with it. I have all the paperwork from each dealership and mechanic regardless if the warranty is expired if the brakes are defective they will never work properly. My second concern is my car has stalled three times in the month of June 2012 while driving going less than 20 miles.