Check Engine Light On problems of the 2013 Chrysler 200

Six problems related to check engine light on 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 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2021

I have owned this car for 3 years. A year after owning it I began having issues with the engine shutting down while driving. It is random and happens with no warning, no check engine light or any indication that it's going to happen. It has happened in traffic where I was almost rear ended by a semi because when the engine dies I lose power steering and can't get it off the road. Sometimes it will restart right away other times it takes an hour or more. This has happened while on the highway and city streets. Most commonly it happen when I have to take my foot off the accelerator and then reapply, like slowing down for a car turning in front of me, taking a turn and taking an exit ramp. This has happened many times over the last couple years. I have had it at a dealership and they can't diagnose a problem or recommend a fix. I have also been in contact with the manufacturer and they told me there was nothing they could do and I would just have to drive the car and take it back in if the problem worsens. That is not an option because it is either going to get me stranded on the side of the road or in an accident.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2019

No check engine light, pressing on brake pedal while at a stop sign or red light, automobile stalls. Put it in park and restart, rpm range varies. Use brakes too much rpm increases need to stop vehicle and restart to get better rpm and dashboard blinks for the mileage.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2017

Bought care used from the dealer 9 months ago and at approx. 52,000 miles the check engine light and traction control light came on while driving. The car decelerated to 30mph and lost all throttle control. Luckily I could pull over and get out of traffic and when I stopped the engine shuttered violently then cut off. This could have been fatal if it happened on the interstate. Had to restart the car over a dozen times to get it home. Finally got it to the shop and they have replace the throttle body and computer. Still at the shop and the issue is still not resolved. The bill is almost $600 and I don't have a working car . After doing research I see this is the same issue that happens to this car. Chrysler really needs to recall all of these cars and refund all money so we can buy a car that runs and will not potentially kill someone.

4 Check Engine Light On 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.

5 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2017

While driving the vehicle it cut off suddenly with no warning or check engine light came on. Took the car to a dealership they tore the engine down and discovered chunks of metal in the oil pan and metal clogged the oil filter. They did not give me a cause for the metal being present. They said I would have to pay more money in labor to have them dig in to the engine to figure out what failed.

6 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2016

While operating vehicle at normal speeds on streets and highways, the electronic stability control and check engine lights engage on the dash indicating a malfunction of the electronic stability control at 23,000 miles. Vehicle become sluggish in drivetrain performance.




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