2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible recalls and problems

1 recall and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible.

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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible recalls

Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 11V315000 · reported June 8, 2011 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · 11,096 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
The risk
A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 19, 2024 · Seats · 46,900 miles

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the driver’s and passenger’s side front seats moved unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the…

Feb 25, 2019 · Air bags · 54,500 miles · crash reported

ON JAN 3RD 2019 I HAD AN ACCIDENT (FRONT IMPACT) AND THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED - BUT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS - THE AIRBAGS DID NOT EVEN COME CLOSE TO MY FACE -- IT WAS 10 INCHES AWAY FROM MY FACE AND IMMEDIATELY DEFUSED. I WAS REALLY APPALLED AND I STRONGLY BELIEVE ITS A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG AND IT WAS NO WAY SAVING MY…

Dec 11, 2018 · Engine · 134,000 miles

INITIALLY THE PROBLEM STARTED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND DID RESTART AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND RECONNECTING IT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH 1 WEEK AGO THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER TWITH NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. IT DID…

Sep 5, 2018 · Structure · 53,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE ELECTRONIC HARD TOP ROOF, THE MESSAGE "TOP MALFUNCTION" DISPLAYED AND THE HARD TOP ROOF WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (LARRY H. MILLER TUCSON CHRYSLER JEEP, 7800 EAST 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ) WHERE IT…

Dec 19, 2017 · Electrical system · 50,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO WORK ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FOR WARM AIR WHEN THE HEATING OPTION WAS UTILIZED. THE FAILURE CAUSED DIFFICULTY DEFROSTING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND FLUSHED THE SYSTEM…

200 Convertible model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2011 13510

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Questions

Does the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible, the most recent reported on June 8, 2011 (Steering: column). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible?
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (11 complaints), followed by seat belts (7).
How many 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 19, 2024.