Chrysler 200 owners have reported 9 problems related to defogger (under the visibility 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.
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 200. While driving various speeds in the winter months, the passenger side defroster became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. The VIN was not available.
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~tl the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that cold air was coming from the passenger side vent when the defogger was activated, which prevented the windshield from defrosting. The vehicle was not taken toa a thermostat was clogged with glue. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost of the repairs. The contact researched the failure online and found that the glue that was used in the manufacturing process melted and clogged the defogger lines. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. The VIN was not available.
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The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the air conditioner blower malfunctioned and the front windshield could not be defrosted or cleared when driving in the rain. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the cause of the failure was due to a faulty tipm that needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the defroster failed to completely defrost the front windshield and front driver and passenger windows. The vehicle was taken to leith Chrysler Jeep (5500 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616, (919) 872-5500) where the dealer found no failure and stated that the defroster was working as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to adjust the inside temperature to match the outside temperature during the seasons. The failure mileage was approximately 700.
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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.
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The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the front defroster failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was not available.
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.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems | |
| Defogger Heater problems | |
| Defogger problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Sun Roof problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Defogger Controls problems |