Wiper problems of the 2012 Chrysler 200 - part 1

The problem seems to be with the electrical system the tipm is malfunctioning. Wipers will stop midstream or run constantly, any time power is engaged in the car the wipers will begin to work whether the switch is on or off and regardless if the key is even in the ignition or not. Airbag lights are lit up, blinker switch will engage wipers to run.

It happened to my wife with our three kiddos in the car, she was on the freeway doing speed limit 65 when the car just shut off going around a corner at night all of everything shut off including head lights, power steering, and moter it almost through her and kids off the road in the dark ,the wipers shut off whenever they want and the healights off and on without warning, the horn blows unpredictable like , eceleration from bogging down to super fast causes the car to swerve and jerk around unpredictabley the windows sometimes work and sometimes not, once in a while car wont start and or stalls while driving. I'm really worried and scared my wife and kids are going to get hurt or killed or hurt someone else because of these electrical issues. I was so happy to buy my wifey something nice ,safe and sound to drive kiddos back and forth and take me to work and back for it to only turn out super unsafe and unpredictable , we love our crysler 200 still but its unsafe and needs to be addressed as soon as we can before anyone gets hurt or killed, I'll do anything to get help with resolving this issue. It needs help that I cant provide, or afford I'm still happily paying for it crossing my fingers nothing else this scary happens.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently became inoperable. The failure occurred with the high beam and low beam headlights. Additionally, the windshield wipers only operated at high speeds because the variable speed control was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The battery was replaced; however, the failures reoccurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

With the wipers on, all of a sudden, they will start to skitter across the windshield then stop and start again then speed up and slow down. If they are turned off the wipers will continue to run then finally stop halfway in the glass then finally goto the resting position. This occurs randomly at any time of year. I have had the wiper switch replaced hoping that the relay in the switch assembly was the issue but the problem still persists.

While driving car shut off. Also windshield wipers not working properly.

There was cold air coming out of the passenger side air vents. This would take a significant amount of time to defrost the windows. The air was about as cold as the static outside air temperature. The drivers side air would eventually heat up the entire windshield to safely drive. However, if it was below 20�f outside the drivers side heat would not be hot enough to keep the passenger side window defogged. This posed a lot of safety concerns cursing along the highway. Later, this was deemed to be a clogged/faulty passenger side heater-core which had to be replaced. After this was replaced the passenger side air is about as hot as the drivers side now. The defrost times are equal on both sides during cold starts and visibility is back to normal. The mechanic recommends doing an annual cooling flush to prevent the heater core from becoming faulty in the future. Although they said even that isn't a guarantee to solve the issue entirely. Apparently the heater core has a critical design issue.

The heater core become clogged preventing air flow, to defrost the windshield on the passenger side of the car. I even did the regular scheduled coolant flushes to prevent this from happening, and it still happened. It becomes dangerous as the vehicle heater core becomes so backed up that not even a full heater core flush can save it. I have read on line that this is a issue that happens to a lot Chrysler vehicles, and it sounds as if it has to do a lot to with the car was manufactured through the sand cast process. The car has overheated also has a hard time keeping the car warm because of the clogged heater core. This problem has effected many of the 200 vehicles , and im surprised that a resolve has not be brought out yet. , it almost got me in a accident on the turnpike because I couldn't defrost the windows.

While driving the vehicle in 30 degree weather, started smelling something very bad coming from hvac system and windows became very foggy. I had to roll the windows down with the defrost on in order to see. Vision was still impaired. After letting it sit, a film appeared on the inside of the windshield, which is hard to remove. Further impairing vision. Prior to this, heat on the passenger side stopped working so the passenger side of the windshield would not defrost quickly. Currently have it in the shop. They are guessing it's the heater core, a known issue with this vehicle. Estimated cost starting at $900.

My horn started honking on it own. I first noticed it when I was outside the car and had not touched it, the horn started honking. I got in the car and it stopped. Every time I drive the car the horn honks on its own, sometimes long honks other times brief. The next thing it started raining and the wipers would not work properly they would swipe halfway and stop, only working when on high. Finally I was driving home and the car stopped in traffic. I sat for a few minutes and started it and it would stop after moving for about an inch. The car stopped three or four times and finally I was able to drive the 2 or 3 miles to my home and park.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the heat and defroster were not working specifically on the passenger side, which affected the contact's visibility while driving. The contact also noticed a fuel odor coming from the heating unit when it was activated. The contact called the dealer (barbera autoland, 7810 e roosevelt blvd, philadelphia, PA 19152, (215) 333-3700) and was informed that there was no recall. The contact was advised to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer agreed with the dealer and stated that there was an assistance program to help pay for the repairs, if the contact was eligible. The manufacturer advised the contact to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 60,000.

2012 Chrysler 200 convertible heat fails to defrost window causing total visibility loss and inability to see out of windshield. Lack of heat does not allow for safe operation of vehicle. This occurs when vehicle is running. The car can not warm up enough to defrost windshield. No heat coming from defrost or vents. Blows cold air. This occurs when driving or stationary. Can not see! dangerous!.

Known issue with heater core results in not only comfort issues, but driving hazard, as the defroster is also impacted. Heat does not flow from passenger side defroster, resulting in lack of visibility. This has happened more than one time while driving, including instances of total blockage of view on right side of windshield.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the heat and defroster stopped working. The vehicle was taken to landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram 1900 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055 four times and each time the heater cooler was replaced. The manufacturer was also contacted and made aware of the contact but were unable to provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000. Am.

The heater core gets clogged up and your windshield visibility will not be cear. Thia will cause unsafe driving measures. No heat my car blows out vool air only.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving unknown speeds, cold air blew out of the passenger side vent without warning. The contact called a local dealer (bob caldwell Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram, 1888 morse rd, columbus, OH 43229) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 56,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200 convertible. While turning the heat on in the vehicle. The passenger side blew cool air instead of hot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,000.

The vehicle has lost most of its heating capabilities and will not defrost the windshield. This is extremely dangerous as we live in a cold climate during the winter and could cause an accident as well as causing the driver to be very uncomfortable while driving. I have read up on numerous complaints of this and I cannot believe there hasn't been a recall submitted by Chrysler. I even had a past Chrysler mechanic inform me that when he was working for a Chrysler dealership that the dealership received a letter informing them that they would start to see this problem occuring with these vehicles. Unbelievable! and yet no recall has been issued? this needs to be addressed for serious safety concerns before people are killed if it hasn't happened already.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the defroster failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to glendale Chrysler (10070 manchester rd, st louis, mo 63122) where it was diagnosed that the engine core radiator, heater core, and radiator cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Defrost doesn't work. Dealership calls for replacing radiator, heater core and oil cooler due to sludge build-up/clogging in coolant/heating system. This appears to be due to an incompatibility between the coolant used by Chrysler and the chemicals/oils used in the manufacture of the engine system. This is 100% a manufacturing defect and the dealer & manufacturer are unwilling to replace. Fairly common problem with the 2012/2013 Chrysler 200, regardless of engine type. This is a safety concern as the windshield can become fogged very quickly while driving under the right conditions (damp weather) and without warning, posing a safety hazard. Started about one year ago.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, the heater on the front passenger side failed to function and prevented the passenger side window from defrosting. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Passenger windshield visibility do to heater core not giving heat at passenger side clogged at about 70k miles dangerous to me and oncoming traffic an accident waiting to happen.

Takata recall no heat on passenger side, blows cold air. Unable to defrost passenger side of windshield. Chrysler service advised that heatercore plugged, need to replace heater core, radiator, engine oil cooler & thermostat. Had all replaced, at a cost of $2200. One year later, same problem, no heat passenger side.

Passenger side heating and defrost not working and barely working on driver side. Will not defrost causing trouble with visibility. . . There have been numerous complaints about this very same issue on "carcomplaints. Com" the issue became noticeable when it state to get cold in November and December of 2017 around 68,000 miles.

The entire heating system for the passenger side does not work. I can be stationary or on a roadtrip. I'm only able to defrost a small part of my windshield making it very unsafe to drive in the winter. I have seen other people with this issue that say it is a manufacture problem and costs around $1,700 to fix. That is unacceptable.

Visibility on the passenger side of windshield is impaired (non existent) the defroster on the passenger side of the car no longer blows warm air instead cold air is being produced from the windshield vent and also heat from middle and side registers on the passenger side. Dangerous for winters in NY. Ridiculous amounts of complaints registered regarding this problem and many costly solutions not resolving the issue. This needs to be a recall from Chrysler.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. Upon starting and driving the vehicle for a while, the heater ventilation would circulate hot air on the driver side and cold air on the passenger side. Due to the failure, the defogger on the passenger side of the vehicle was not operational and prevented the contact from seeing out the windshield. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Both the dash and passenger window defrosters on the passenger side of the car blows cold air. This is not just a comfort issue. The restricted visibility is very dangerous. I wish I would have known before I purchased this vehicle. There are hundreds of complaints online and the cost to fix is ridiculous. This needs to be a recall from Chrysler.

The car had only 35,000 miles when the issue started. The passenger heat is cold, and the defrost will not work, while the driver's side gets warm, and will defrost a small amount of the driver side windshield, and nothing on the side windows. This issue is a hazard for visibility in the winter. I have researched the matter to finds this is a common issue with the Chrysler 200 and has a repair bill of $1500 as the passenger side has a blockage or clog in the system.

Heat stopped working on passenger side. Defrosting is more difficult being that the air is not warm in cold temperatures. Prior to the heat not working on the passenger side the a/c stopped getting cold too. (it was getting cold only on the drivers side).

Defrost does not work and this impairs visibility. Cannot drive car when windshield fogs. Dealer reports that the heater core needs to be replaced at a cost of $2000. This is widespread among this model and similar models according to computer search.

Complaint: passenger seat belt gets stuck when buckled. You have to pull really hard to release the buckle. If I were to get in a wreck I could not get a passenger out of my passenger seat because its too hard to unbuckle. This occurs when car is moving and stationary. Heater problems: my passenger side heat is not working it is blowing cold air and will not defrost the passenger side. Only the driver side right vent blows warm air. This issue occurs when car is stationary and moving.

The passenger side heat is not working, this appears to be a very common issue with this make and model. The issue get worst overtime as it is now affecting my ability to properly defrost my padsanger side windshield as well as the passenger side window which is causing a safety concern due limiting my visibility . This is driving hazard to me and other drivers during the winter.

The heat on the passenger side is no longer working and therefore the windows on the passenger side will not defrost. After performing some research online it appears that this is an issue with the heater core that Chrysler knows about.

Passenger side does not have any heat coming out of the vents, or defrosters. Only the far driver side produces small amount of warmth. Being that I live in wisconsin, it has become hazardous for me to drive my vehicle in the winter for obvious reasons. Not being able to unfog, or defrost your windows is unbelievably dangerous! aside from the dangers of driving at times with only half of a clear windshield, my passengers and I freeze inside the vehicle during the winter! the only way to clear the windshield and passenger window is to periodically open the windows while driving, which only makes the inside temperature that much more unbearable.

My 2012 Chrysler 200 ; 2. 4l engine has no heat on the passenger side - no heat on defroster, floor, or out vents. Dealer said there is build up in cooling system (star case #1207000008) ; recommends replacing heater core, radiator, thermostats, engine oil cooler - est $2000. 00 repair. No heat during defrosting causing windshield fogging and reduced visibility during cold weather. This started Jan 2, 2017 and is ongoing.