2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible problems & reliability
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 11 | 31% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 20% |
| Engine | 6 | 17% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% |
| Power Train | 3 | 9% |
| Seats | 3 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 6% |
| Steering | 2 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 16 reported components →Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 20 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 31,500 miles (middle 50% between 12,274 and 50,750 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Seats · filed Sep 19, 2024
“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…”
Air Bags · filed Feb 25, 2019
“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…”
Engine · filed Dec 11, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Engine stall
Preliminary Evaluation PE12016 · opened Jun 18, 2012 · closed Oct 15, 2012
Technical service bulletins
71 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible. The 10 most recent:
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 27, 2023
Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)…
3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2022
Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)…
3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2022
Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)…
3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2022
Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold For…
9004509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 20, 2022
If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2022
Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold
9004509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2022
Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold
9004509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2022
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 31,500 miles — worth a pre-purchase inspection if the car is near that mileage.