Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2013 Chrysler 200

Ten problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2013 Chrysler 200. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chrysler 200 based on all problems reported for the 2013 200.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2020

My 2013 Chrysler 200 s keeps stalling. I replaced the fuel pump, bought a new battery, and had my alternator and transmission looked at, all the transmission shop found was an oil pressure code, and they cleared it.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2020

Just purchased the car and less than 24 hours after buying, the car sits dead. Noticed there was no coolant in the overflow so I added coolant and once I got into my vehicle it had the battery light illuminated. I drove it about 2 miles and the traction control light came on, the airbag light came on, the electrical system light came on, the abs light came on, and the check engine light came on before my vehicle completely died and has not moved since! I jumped it but it stalled out before I could even get the hood closed and drive anywhere. I replaced the battery but the issue here is the alternator! why hasn't this been recalled yet??.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2020

Reference recall p60 for alternator diode issue. The complaint vehicle has an intermittent issue with a dead short to ground condition within the alternator. Vehicle running will intermittently dead short to ground. The vehicle shuts off unexpectedly in this condition and the battery and electrical system is completely shorted and nonfunctional. In this condition I removed the electrical connection to the alternator and voltage was restored. Replaced the cable and observed the short condition again. It is very disturbing that the scope of this issue was not adequately defined initially. I have escalated this to fca directly and was provided with a reference number 76150991, they have said that there is nothing they can do and the repair is out-of-pocket until Chrysler engineering to the NHTSA makes a different decision. I truly believe there are several people who will unknowingly replace the battery and start driving again, putting their lives and others on the road at risk.

4 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2019

This is the second time in 2 years that I had to replace the alternator and battery on this car. I also had to replace fuses on this car. All the hazard lights came on battery light, hazard lights, all the lights in dashboard came on. Care accelerated slowly until it turned off. Couldn't drive.

5 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2018

Takata recall the wiper connector under the hood broke. I have had the car for 5 years brand new and ever other year something is breaking on this car. Why? my wiper sprayer does not work. I am disappointed by the money I have spent in paying the car note and replacing parts. In June of 2018 I had to replace the alternator. . . I work so hard to purchase a car that I can depend on for transportation for me and my children's safety, did I pick the wrong company for that. Thanks mrs. Borum.

6 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2017

The battery light came on the car started stalling I got a jump off it ran for a second and started stalling again I jumped it off again I took the negative off and left the positive on in the car die to me that is the alternator.

7 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2017

Something electrical is draining my battery. When I drive, the check engine light comes on, the abs, traction, and brake light comes on while driving. When I'm idle nothing happens. When I'm on the highway it jerks and stalls a bit. I have to accelerate a lot to keep it going. I've had the battery replace 2 times in the past 3 months - brand new. It keep draining my battery. The alternator was fine. I took it to the dealership they told me they can't read it if the lights are not on. But it only comes on when I'm driving. The lights in the car, headlights, and radio all go out while I'm driving then back on. The headlights flicker. I'm about to need to have the battery replaced now a third time with no help from the dealership. My engine light is still on and and it drives rough and I smell gas when I'm driving. I just bought this car in August and I've had more issues with it than any other vehicle I've ever owned. I've only received 1 recall for the vehicle, I believe it should be thoroughly checked because it's too many issues for a car that's only 4 years old.

8 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 20 mph and making a right or left turn, the power steering became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, while driving 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed, which caused the battery to fail. Both the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

9 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2016

Electrical short, destroyed alternator, pcm and battery. Manufacturer is refusing to pay or help . Upon reviewing ther internet we noticed that most of there vehicles since 2012 have had this problem the fee to pay is over 2000. 00 an no guarantee it will not happen again.

10 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2015

I was driving down the highway leaving work, I got up to roughly 55mph when my car just shut off while driving down the road. I was told by the dealership that the alternator failed without warning. They can not give me an explanation as to why a vehicle that is less than 2 years old and less than 30k miles suddenly stopped without warning. There is currently a recall issued by Chrysler for this exact issue but my vehicle is not one of the ones covered under the recall according to Chrysler. No check engine or check battery lights prior to the incident. At the time of incident nearly every light on my dash lit up and the vehicle just shut off, the speedometer went from 55 to 0 and I was luckily able to coast off of the highway without incident since I had just gotten on and was getting up to speed I had not left the right lane yet. Had I been anywhere else on the highway this incident could have easily led to serious injury or death. I have spoken with the dealership and they claimed there is nothing they can do for me, I have also spoken with a lemon law attorney and was informed that since it did not end in serious injury or death that it must happen again before they can help me. I do not feel safe putting my wife or infant child in to a vehicle that just shut off at a speed of 55mph.


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