Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Chrysler 200 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers started skipping and eventually stopped working. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,411.
Several times now while a heavy down pour is going on my wipers have either been choppy or completely stopped. This is an absolute problem and the motor has been tested as well as fuse. The next component would be the computer and I can not nor will I spend more money on this car. This is a safety issue I have seen in multiple chrysler 200 forums online.
The defroster and heater only blow cold air, they no longer blow any warm or hot air, with the temperature controls on maximum heat. The heater core is blocked with sludge. When the car was manufactured, the coolant was mixed with a machining oil that is designed to plug any pinholes that develop in the radiator. Over time, this additive causes sludge to form in the coolant. That sludge blocks the heater core. Flushing the cooling system does no good. Chrysler has been advising dealership service advisors to replace the radiator, heater core, oil cooler, and overflow tank to solve the problem. This is common on 2012, 2013, and 2014 Chrysler 200's. The pictures I have attached show the sludge in the overflow tank that forms in the cooling system and blocks the heater core. …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. When the heater was turned on, the driver's side vents emitted warm air and the passenger's side vents emitted cold air. The failure caused the defogger not to work on the passenger side of the windshield. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was contacted (all star Dodge Chrysler, st louis, mo, [phone]), but the vehicle was not taken to the shop as requested by the dealer. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts). The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
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. 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While the contact's daughter was driving 60 MPH, the defroster was activated and the front passenger vent failed to provide visibility. The driver had to pull over and manually wipe the windshield to continue driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
My power windows won't go up at times. When my driver side window rolls up then the passenger side window won't roll up and vice versa. When my passenger side window works fine the driver side window won't roll up. The electrical problem has caused my cigarette lighters and charger ports in my car to stop working! It happens whether sitting still or moving. The window wash that window cleaner comes out of keeps getting clogged.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were no longer functional and only the driver side of the vehicle emitted heat. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the integrated fuse system malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. When the contact turned on the heat in the vehicle, only the driver's side would heat up, not the passenger side. The failure prevented the window on the driver's side from defrosting and made it hard for the contact to see. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the windshield wipers failed to engage without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield chip failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Window & Wiper complaints in other 200 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2013 Chrysler 200, 4% of the model year's 628 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2013 Chrysler 200 window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2013 Chrysler 200, though it has 5 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 2013 Chrysler 200 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
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.