Car Accelerates On Its Own Problems of Chrysler 200

Chrysler 200 owners have reported 6 problems related to car accelerates on its own (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chrysler 200 based on all problems reported for the 200.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2015 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 05/03/2020

When at a stop sign the and the vehicle is in drive the steering wheel shakes rapidly. Turn it in a different gear it stops. When trying to accelerate it has a delay; rpm will jump and nothing happens. You release the gas and the cars rpm drops and car jerks you into next gear. With this the vehicle is unsafe when trying to rapidly accelerate. This could potentially cause a wreck or a fatality due to the jerking motion and unaware of the problem could cause major injuries.

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2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 12/24/2018

Car would not accelerate over 20 miles and hour after the traction control and abs light came on. The car then rapidly accelerated and worked fine until I reached work. When driving home it did it again and wouldn't resolve itself. I took it to the Chrysler dealer and 1 week and 1,200. 00 later they informed me my car was fixed and that a faulty sensor was the issue and that it was very common.

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3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2015 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that when switching the transmission to the park position the vehicle would jerk and while the engine was idling the rpm's would increase very high causing a roaring sound coming from the engine. Also, while driving at speeds above 50 mph the vehicle would experience unintended acceleration. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 15,000. Jft.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2015 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 12/18/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while parking, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. No police report was not filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was damage on the front bumper. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed but the failure cause was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,800. Jo.

5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2015 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

2015 Chrysler 200. Consumer writes in regards to unexplained sudden acceleration when coasting or trying to slow down. The consumer stated the first problem he encountered with the vehicle, was a squeaking brake system. After two visits to the shop, the resolved the problem. Then it took three to four trips to resolve a problem with the trunk latch that would not release the trunk lid. Then it tool a couple of other trips to resolve a problem with a yellow engine earning light that came on for no apparent reason.

6 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2013 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 01/11/2013

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at highway speeds, his vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. The vehicle crossed three busy highway lanes. In order to stop the vehicle from accelerating he had to shift into neutral gear and coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised him they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 2,600. The VIN was unavailable.

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