2013 Chrysler 200 electrical system problems

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38 owners have reported electrical system problems with the 2013 Chrysler 200, 22% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 110,718 mi.

Electrical System complaints
38
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Related recalls
1
Median mileage
110,718 mi

Specific components reported

Electrical System covers: Battery, wiring, infotainment, instrument cluster, communication and software.

ComponentComplaints
Electrical system37
Electrical system:horn1

Electrical System complaints across Chrysler 200 years

182011332012382013122014199201542201692017
Electrical System complaints by model year. The 2013 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

Under 10k110k–30k30k–60k760k–100k11100k–150k3150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 13V282000Jul 2, 2013442,320 vehicles
    AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

What owners say

  1. Filed Jun 4, 2026KYElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionVisibility & Wipers
    The horn will honk sporadically and will not start at times then wipers will malfunction. Had tipm looked at was told it is normal for this to go out, bad design.
    NHTSA complaint #11741997 · source
  2. Filed Mar 26, 2026120,000 miMIAirbagsElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag unexpectedly deployed without the vehicle being in a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the passenger’s seat became inoperable and could not be adjusted or properly positioned. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired due…
    NHTSA complaint #11727212 · source
  3. Filed Aug 5, 2025FLElectrical SystemEngine
    I started having the oil pressure warning light come on same day after an oil change. It was a 3-hour drive, and the light will come on while my foot is on the break. Oil level was in the safe marker. Then I started feeling rumbling like I was driving a stick shift car. One major incident I was waiting for my turn at a light and when it turned green, the car was stalling but went. All of sudden it stopped and cut off and wouldn't crank back up. When it did the light was red…
    NHTSA complaint #11678542 · source
  4. Filed May 22, 2025TNElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSeats & Seat Belts
    Headrest popped out Radio goes blank or completely then comes back on Throttle body light comes on and stalks car after being replaced 2 times Gas cap light comes on after being replaced 4 times
    NHTSA complaint #11662623 · source
  5. Filed May 12, 2025NCElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    While driving the car is in process.. the engine will suddenly stop (stall). I loose all power to the car and is unable to stop the car or control the speed or any other functions of the car. The only way to stop the car immediately is to manually use the emergency breaks. My 3.6 liter engine is having the same engine defect as the 2.4 2000 Chrysler 200 engine N52... causing it to malfunction. Also sometimes when trying to start the car while turning the key in the ignition…
    NHTSA complaint #11660550 · source
  6. Filed Jan 29, 2025MIElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts
    Multiple issues, passenger window is a very common issue, looked on YouTube and found many videos for it was able to jump with direct power to the pigtail using wires and a battery and was able to roll it up but no explanation for why it ends up having this issue, heater core also a consistent issue, it is obvious with passenger side goes cold and 95% of the fix is a new heater core. Headrests popping, had the safety recall done 02chz28 (Recall S61) and never was mentioned…
    NHTSA complaint #11639253 · source
  7. Filed May 11, 2024NYElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    Got my 2013 Chrysler 200 limited in March 2022 , car would stall and lose power about a couple times a week , took to garage they said it was the psm either had to be replaced or reset , but soon after that my heat stopped working on passanger side blew cold and driver side blew earm , now back on to the stalling , my fiance noticed when checking things under hood that the battery was grounded on top but he said from where it's grounded they should have never painted it ,…
    NHTSA complaint #11588226 · source
  8. Filed Apr 18, 2024GAAirbagsElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    The Active Headrest Restraint (AHR) failed. It deployed without cause and was inspected by the dealer. The issue was a small piece of plastic used in the manufacturing process. My wife was driving the car and out of nowhere a loud noise and she was struck in the back of the head. Luckily, she was driving at a slower speed and no other cars were around, she nearly went completely into the other lane. Had other cars been on the road, there would have been an accident. We took…
    NHTSA complaint #11583842 · source
  9. Filed Mar 4, 2024172,000 miMIAirbagsElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA…
    NHTSA complaint #11575315 · source
  10. Filed May 26, 2023200,000 miOHAirbagsElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving, the horn was continuously making an abnormal blaring sound. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the TIPM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under a recall and referred her to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that…
    NHTSA complaint #11523971 · source
  11. Filed Apr 15, 2023TXElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control
    My first complaint is that my car stalls as I am actively driving. Whether I am using cruise control or physically pressing the gas pedal, the car just stalls out and I lose control of all steering function & have to try to get to the shoulder before I get slammed into on the highway. This happens at least twice weekly, all hours of the day or night, regardless of the weather or how much gas is in the tank, and I almost always have my children with me.There are not one, but…
    NHTSA complaint #11517169 · source
  12. Filed Dec 6, 2022GAElectrical System
    I’ve had to replace the alternator twice in 7 months. The car has turned off both of these instances while I was driving. I’ve spent a lot of money on parts, labor, and towing. When I am parked, the RPM goes up and down, it sounds like I am accelerating but I am not. When I come to a stop, the RPM jolts up. When I am at a complete stop, and ready to drive, the car jolts forward as if it were pushed.
    NHTSA complaint #11496177 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology