TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 200. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEATER FAILED TO FUNCTION ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE VENT. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE WINDOWS FROM DEFROSTING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,…
2012 chrysler 200 visibility problems
moderate 42 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
42
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* 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.
TL* 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 56,0…
THERE IS LOW HEAT OUTPUT FROM THE HEATER VENTS DUE TO THE HEATER CORE PLUGGING UP WITH "SLUDGE" AS CHRYSLER CALLS IT. THERE IS A CHRYSLER STAR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HOTLINE CASE, NUMBER S1207000008 EXPLAINING HEATER CORE RESTRICTION DUE TO SLUDGE CAUSING POOR HEATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. IT IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF CHRYSLER 200 AND DODGE AVENGERS WHICH I AM SURE CAN BE VERIFIED …
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2012 chrysler 200?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 42 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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