Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2012 Chrysler 200 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) and 17V640000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I was driving straight forward, in the right lane of a four lane highway (two lanes in either direction). A car traveling in the opposite direction, lost control and crossed the highway, striking my car's front end. My car received extensive front end damage. The car was totaled, as was the other car. I was driving and my wife was in the front passenger seat. We were both wearing our seat belts. At the time of the impact, neither airbag deployed, nor did the seat belt pretensioners activate (locking the seat belts in place), causing serious injury to both of us, requiring hospital admittance in the intensive care unit, for myself. Police traffic crash report, photos and other documents are available if required, in the future. Also, I just received a re-call notice, dated October 1, 2016. …
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Chrysler 200. While the contact's granddaughter was driving 10 MPH and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side. The air bags failed to deploy and the driver side seat belt failed to restrain the driver, which caused her head to hit the steering wheel. The driver sustained bruising to the forehead, but medical attention was not required. The front seat passenger was uninjured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to a local auto body shop where it was deemed a total loss. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts) several months prior to the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified as the recall notice stated that owners would receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. The failure mileage was 80,566.
Tl* the contact's spouse owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While the contact's spouse was driving 45 MPH, her vehicle was cut off by another vehicle and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the c3/c4 cervical vertebrae and a laceration to the knee, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was concerned that the air bags were never replaced. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Chrysler 200. While the contact's partner was driving 25 MPH, the driver crashed into a wall to prevent rear ending another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the back and neck, which required medical attention. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and confirmed destroyed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags), but the vehicle had not been serviced. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. ...updated 10/17/17 updated 9/5/18
I got into a car accident in May of 2016. My air bags did not deploy, as they should have given the speed I was going. I also was not notified of this recall until later that year. I have called and checked online to see when the parts would be in to have the recall issue solved and I have been told they do not have an eta and the parts aren't available.
Takata recall unknown my car stalled out on the side of the road and I left it there to be picked up by my mechanic the next morning. I found out the next day that my car had been crashed and I went to the tow yard where the vehicle had been taken to retrieve my personal items from the vehicle and noticed that my airbags did not deploy. My car has been considered a total loss by geico car insurance. Geico claim number [redacted]. I still have my title, it is a rebuilt one. Geico has been taking their sweet time to reimburse me for my vehicle. The actual accident occurred on April 25th, 2017. The police report is inaccurate. Today is August 30th, 2017 and I'm still waiting on a check. The tow yard has apparently become the lienholder so I've been told and geico has to pay them off before they can pay me? I don't know it's crazy. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that parts for the recall repair were not available and that they did not know whether the air bag indicator illuminating was due to the recall or not. The contact spoke to central Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram of norwood (56 boston-providence turnpike, norwood, ma 02062) who stated that parts for the recall repair were not available; however, they could diagnose the failure for a fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that within two weeks of owning the vehicle, the head rest restraint deployed without warning. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V282000 (electrical system, air bags), 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags), and 17V640000 (seats, air bags). The dealer (autonation USA corpus christi, 3115 s padre island dr, corpus christi, tx 78415-1815, [phone]) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (bill luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram located at 2425 w camelback rd phoenix, az 85015) where it was diagnosed that the seat belt module needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was made of the failure and placed the contact on the fast track system where they would reach out to him when the remedy was available. The contact paid for the repair and requested reimbursement. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Seat Belt complaints in other 200 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 2012 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA has 71 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 Chrysler 200, 11% of the model year's 638 complaints. The component named most often is front (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2012 Chrysler 200 seat belt problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seat belts recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2012 Chrysler 200 seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 55,000 miles, and 22% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 6 injuries to seat belts problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.