Chrysler 200 Headlight Problems

Owners have filed 138 complaints about lights problems with the Chrysler 200 — 3% of all 200 complaints. The worst model years are 2012 (36), 2013 (35) and 2015 (31). Problems typically start around 22,000 miles. No headlight recall has been issued for the 200.

138complaints
2012worst year
22ktypical miles
0related recalls
7crashes
0fires

Headlight complaints by model year

2010201120122013201420152016201727363563121
Headlight complaints per model year, Chrysler 200.
YearComplaintsShare of year's complaintsTypical mileage
201712%14,000 miles
201621%21,000 miles
2015312%52,000 miles
201463%83,000 miles
2013356%16,000 miles
2012366%10,000 miles
2011277%6,000 miles

Which parts fail

  • Headlights
    9
  • Turn signal
    2

Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    6355%
  • 25k–50k
    1311%
  • 50k–75k
    1715%
  • 75k–100k
    1211%
  • 100k–150k
    44%
  • 150k+
    54%

What owners report

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the headlights were activated, but the headlights and tail lights failed. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries that did not require medical attention. In addition, while parked with the vehicle started, the vehicle jerked forward without warning and crashed into a curb. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100.

2015 200 · 0 miles · Feb 2015 · crash · 1 injury

2015 Chrysler 200.air bag light comes on passenger side makes the power train to keep on building speed with no personal assist.the dash lights at night when turn down on switch suddenly gets very bright it will blind you.the engine speeds up with no personal assist. Only in motion

2015 200 · 61,000 miles · Aug 2018 · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle had a feature, which alerted her that the blinker bulb was out. The contact also discovered that the headlights and tail lights were not working. The bulbs were replaced three times, but the failures continued. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer to check for similar recalls with earlier model vehicles. The manufacturer stated that the dealer would "assign" a recall to the contact's vehicle. Dwayne lane's Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (10515 evergreen way, everett, wa 98204, [phone]) stated that they could not create a "recall" for the vehicle. The contact relayed this information to the manufacturer and was referred to NHTSA. The contact mailed a letter to NHTSA on August 27, 2019, but had not received a response. …

2014 200 · 82,000 miles · May 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the front passenger side headlight failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to have the headlight replaced. The contact called dwayne lane's Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (10515 evergreen way, everett, wa 98204, [phone]) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 83,064. The headlights replaced 3 seperate times but the problem still persists.

2014 200 · 83,000 miles · Jun 2019

This Chrysler 200 213 needs to be recalled we have a problem with the lighting for headlight allo being there like a wall high beam you can't see very far hit a deer at 70 miles per hour on highway 41 fond du lac wisconsin marcus car 2013 from summit automotive took a back as we had a shifting problem between 25 and 30 miles per hour jerking and shifting we're having heating problems and now we have 80,000 miles on the car trying to get this car recall at 325 miles on the car have all the paperwork for the lemon law the guy come down to the car drives away it does and that's just how the car was made bull crap how many complaints do we have now feeding on the passenger side no heat driver side has heat 80000 miles on the car now starting problems with the car starts with a rattle you shut it off and it runs okay you have 1120 cars out there right now with this problem that I have I have …

2013 200 · 78,000 miles · Jun 2018 · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving at an unknown speed, the headlights and tail lights became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to transitowne Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram williamsville (7408 transit rd, williamsville, ny 14221, [phone]) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The mechanic replaced the headlamp bulbs. Additionally, while attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a fire hydrant. The contact was not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

2013 200 · 51,000 miles · May 2018 · crash

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently became inoperable. The failure occurred with the high beam and low beam headlights. Additionally, the windshield wipers only operated at high speeds because the variable speed control was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The battery was replaced; however, the failures reoccurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

2012 200 · 127,000 miles · Sep 2024

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. …

2012 200 · 115,000 miles · Apr 2017 · crash

Frequently asked questions

Which Chrysler 200 years have headlight problems?

By NHTSA complaints, the 2012 (36), 2013 (35), 2015 (31), 2011 (27) and 2014 (6) model years. Headlight complaints make up 6% of all complaints for the 2012.

Is there a recall for Chrysler 200 headlight problems?

No. NHTSA lists no lights recall for any Chrysler 200 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.

At what mileage do Chrysler 200 headlight problems start?

Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 22,000 miles; 67% happened before 50,000 miles.

What part fails most often?

Owners most often name the headlights (9 mentions), followed by the turn signal (2).

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.