Three problems related to crankshaft position sensor have been reported for the 2012 Chrysler 200. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chrysler 200 based on all problems reported for the 2012 200.
Vehicle randomly stalls, reverse and drive. It will stall in traffic, while driving and backing out of the driveway. I had a p0335 code after it stalled about 10 time. I have changed the crankcase sensor 3 times but does not correct the issue. Also have electrical issue with windows not working and only half the defrost working.
Purchased a used Chrysler 200 in February 2017 at 87,xxx mi. It is now June 2017 and 3 times in the last 3 days my car has suddenly died. The first time I was slowing down and made a right turn and upon accelerating it died, dash lights illuminated, quickly tried to restart and was unsuccessful with just nothing happening when turning key. Took key out of ignition and retried and started right up. Next day I was again slowing down and making a right turn and bam same thing same details. 3rd incident I was driving straight and the car stalled this time I was doing about 15 mph and the steering locked up, quickly took key out and restarted. Engine light was on and diagnosed as crankshaft position sensor malfunction. Replaced the sensor and have only driven for short distance as the first 2 times this happened were terrifying enough. After hours of online research I've found this is common and just being neglected. Chrysler fix this issue before someone gets seriously injured.
With no warning, no engine light, on I pulled out into traffic, turning right on a two way road the car went into traffic and suddenly no power. I was lucky to be able to drift on the shoulder. I towed my car to the dealer and was told it was the crank sensor. I asked what caused it, because I had no warning, they said it was probably a short. This could have been very tragic.