Four problems related to defogger 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.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. When the contact activated the defroster, the vehicle blew out cold air on the front passenger side and hot air on the front driver's side without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that they never heard of the failure before and asked the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle was not emitting heat and the defroster failed to defrost the windows. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the heater core and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the defrost system did not function properly. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had to be flushed every year in order for the defroster to work. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
In March 2014 owner noted a problem with the hvac system - no heat was delivered to the passenger side air vents or heater vents in cold weather. During routine oil change mechanic noted severe discoloration of engine coolant and buildup up sludge in coolant expansion tank. Took vehicle to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer stated that the coolant had been contaminated with the addition of the wrong type of coolant. Per Chrysler star # s1207000008, dealer flushed coolant system multiple times and commented that if that didn't work they would have to replace the heater core, radiator, oil cooler, and expansion tank. When repairs were completed owner noted that the temperature output from the air and heater vents was 20 degrees lower on the passenger side than the driver side. Dealer stated that repairs were complete. Owner is in process of contacting Chrysler to have heater core and radiator replaced.