Owners have filed 23 complaints
about the 2010 Chrysler 200 with NHTSA between 2014 and 2018.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 8 of 8 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 1
Against the median year of the Chrysler 200. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 64
38% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2010 Chrysler 200
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Airbags
521.7%
Median failure at 82,000 miles
Seat Belts
417.4%
Electrical System
313.0%
Other & Unspecified
28.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28.7%
Median failure at 48,500 miles
Stability & Traction Control
14.3%
Wheels
14.3%
Median failure at 82,000 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
14.3%
Median failure at 15,000 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14.3%
Median failure at 63,900 miles
Body & Structure
14.3%
Median failure at 105,000 miles
Steering
14.3%
Engine & Cooling
14.3%
Median failure at 15,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
337.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
112.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
337.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
112.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 2014peak 4Aug 2018
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 63,900 milesBridgeton, NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS DRIVING AS USUAL IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND 40 MPH WHEN CAR RPM STARTED ACCELERATING PAST 4 RPM WHEN I WAS AT 1RPM. I HIT THE BRAKES WHICH DIDN'T SEEM TO WORK AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER AND PUT IT IN PARK. I STARTED CAR AGAIN AND DROVE 1 MILE TOWARDS HOME. LUCKILY, I DIDN'T TRAVEL FAR. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN IT WAS ACCELERATING WHILE IN PARK. I HAD 2 CHILDREN AND AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WILL NEVER SET FOOT IN THIS CAR AGAIN! NORMALLY TRAFFIC IS HEAVY, BUT I WAS LUCKY THAT I DIDN'T HIT ANYONE
NHTSA complaint #11118986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OH
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11003614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OH
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11003614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rome, NY
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VICTORY CHRYSLER DODGE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11002763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rome, NY
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VICTORY CHRYSLER DODGE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11002763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MARCH OF 2016. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10986369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Three Rivers, TX
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10967505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Three Rivers, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10967505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarkston, MI
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10948858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarkston, MI
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10948858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Upland, CA
STEERING
WHEN IN MOTION IT TURNS OFF LEAVING ME WITHOUT CONTROL ON STEERING, I HAVE TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO START AGAIN! IT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY
NHTSA complaint #10838448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Upland, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN IN MOTION IT TURNS OFF LEAVING ME WITHOUT CONTROL ON STEERING, I HAVE TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO START AGAIN! IT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY
NHTSA complaint #10838448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Upland, CA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHEN IN MOTION IT TURNS OFF LEAVING ME WITHOUT CONTROL ON STEERING, I HAVE TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO START AGAIN! IT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY
NHTSA complaint #10838448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lynn Haven, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WHEN THE KEY FOB WAS USED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOOR. UPON TURNING OFF AND RE-ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE HORN SOUNDED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE KEY WAS TURNED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10816741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenacres, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL SOMETIMES NOT CLOSE.
NHTSA complaint #10789097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON 09/10 DURING RUSH HOUR. I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR KICKS BACK AND THE CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HITS ME AND THEN MY CAR RESUMES TO DRIVING BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE NO MORE THE 60 MPH. THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEP FLASHING AND THEN STARTED TO BEEP. I KEEP DRIVING WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS THIS WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AS I ALMOST GOT HIT BY A SEMI-TRUCK BECAUSE THE SPEED ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO DECREASE THERE WAS NOWHERE WERE I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE THEN MY SPEED DECREASE TO 40 AND ONCE AGAIN IT KICKED BACK AND ALMOST GOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR SINCE IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT ALREADY. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AS IT STARTED TO DIE AND THE BREAKS WERE NOT WORKING AND MANAGED TO STEER TO THE RIGHT AND THE CAR STOPPED AS IT ALMOST HIT A RAIL. I CALLED EMERGENCY ROAD SIDE SERVICE AND THEY TOWED THE CAR TO THE PLANET DODGE IN MIAMI AND IT WAS LEFT THERE SO THEY CAN SERVICE THE CAR THE NEXT DAY. IT WAS NOT UNTIL SAT. 09/12 I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE PCM MAIN COMPUTER ON THE CAR AND IT WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD HAVE IT AVAILABLE. TODAY 09/14 THE DEALERSHIP FINALLY ORDERED THE PCM BUT HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT WOULD BE IN TO REPAIR MY CAR. GOD KNOWS HOW MANY 2010 SEBRING CHRYSLERS ARE OUT THERE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM SINCE THIS PCM COMPUTER IS ON BACK ORDER. MY CAR IS 5 YEARS OLD THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED I COULD HAVE KILLED MYSELF OR SOME OTHER INNOCENT PEOPLE ON THE ROAD. I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I COULD HAVE KILLED MYSELF. I BELIEVE THIS IS A PROBLEM BY CHRYSLER AND THIS SHOULD BE ON RECALL. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS FAULTED COMPUTER PLACED IN MY CAR THIS HAZARDOUS TO ANYONE ON OWING THIS CAR. PLEASE RECALL THE PCM COMPUTER ON ANY 2010 SEBRING CHRYSLER. LET'S SAVE A LIFE!
NHTSA complaint #10763522 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesLubbock, TX
POWER TRAIN
I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER GROUP LLC STARTING BACK IN APRIL CONCERNING MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON AS WELL AS MY POWERTRAIN FEELING WEIRD WHILE DRIVING. THE INDIVIDUALS AT CHRSLER GROUP "SUPPOSEDLY" SET UP ME SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS WITH LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS, NO ONE THERE HAS TALKED TO ANYONE AT CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY THAT IS ABOUT EXPIRE AUGUST 20TH, 2015 AND I STILL HAVEN'T HAD MY CAR LOOKED AT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND MY SON, AS I TRAVEL QUITE A BIT. I REALLY CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF SOMETHING HAPPENING WHILE I AM DRIVING. I WOULD LIKE MY CAR REPAIRED UNDER MY WARRANTY AS I HAVE TRIED TO GET IT REPAIRED SINCE APRIL.
NHTSA complaint #10749478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesLubbock, TX
AIR BAGS
I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER GROUP LLC STARTING BACK IN APRIL CONCERNING MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON AS WELL AS MY POWERTRAIN FEELING WEIRD WHILE DRIVING. THE INDIVIDUALS AT CHRSLER GROUP "SUPPOSEDLY" SET UP ME SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS WITH LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS, NO ONE THERE HAS TALKED TO ANYONE AT CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY THAT IS ABOUT EXPIRE AUGUST 20TH, 2015 AND I STILL HAVEN'T HAD MY CAR LOOKED AT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND MY SON, AS I TRAVEL QUITE A BIT. I REALLY CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF SOMETHING HAPPENING WHILE I AM DRIVING. I WOULD LIKE MY CAR REPAIRED UNDER MY WARRANTY AS I HAVE TRIED TO GET IT REPAIRED SINCE APRIL.
NHTSA complaint #10749478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesLubbock, TX
WHEELS
I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER GROUP LLC STARTING BACK IN APRIL CONCERNING MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON AS WELL AS MY POWERTRAIN FEELING WEIRD WHILE DRIVING. THE INDIVIDUALS AT CHRSLER GROUP "SUPPOSEDLY" SET UP ME SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS WITH LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS, NO ONE THERE HAS TALKED TO ANYONE AT CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY THAT IS ABOUT EXPIRE AUGUST 20TH, 2015 AND I STILL HAVEN'T HAD MY CAR LOOKED AT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND MY SON, AS I TRAVEL QUITE A BIT. I REALLY CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF SOMETHING HAPPENING WHILE I AM DRIVING. I WOULD LIKE MY CAR REPAIRED UNDER MY WARRANTY AS I HAVE TRIED TO GET IT REPAIRED SINCE APRIL.
NHTSA complaint #10749478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesTuscaloosa, AL
STRUCTURE:BODY
DRIVER DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10732495 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesWashington,, DC
POWER TRAIN
THE POWER FAILED. I HAD FILLED THE TANK WITH GAS AND WAS PROCEEDING HOME IN TRAFFIC ON CONNECTICUT AVENUE IN WASHINGTON, DC. WE WERE STOPPED DUE TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE DRIVER OF THE CAR BESIDE ME TO THE RIGHT MOTIONED FOR ME TO OPEN MY WINDOW. HE TOLD ME THE GAS CAP WAS NOT ON AND WAVING AT THE SIDE. I THANKED HIM AND THEN TRIED TO MANEUVER THE CAR. THE CAR HAD NO POWER. I TRIED MOVING THE GEAR INTO LOW, BUT THAT DID NOTHING. THE CARS BESIDE ME AND BEHIND ME MOVED ON AS I SAT THERE. I PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL. AS THE STREET WAS ON A DOWNHILL SLANT, ONCE THE CARS WERE GONE, THE CAR COULD SORT OF COAST AND I MANAGED TO STEER IT THROUGH FORCE ON THE STEERING WHEEL HEADING TO THE CURB SIDE WHERE THERE WAS A SIDE STREET. AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP JUST INTO THE SIDE STREET, A YOUNG WOMAN ON THE SIDEWALK COMMENTED ON THE GAS CAP. I ASKED IF SHE COULD PUT IT IN AND SAID THAT THE POWER HAD GONE OFF. WE WONDERED IF THAT WOULD HELP. SHE CLOSED THE GAS CAP. I SHOVED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND IT JERKED AS I DID THAT. I THEN TRIED TURNING THE KEY TO NO AVAIL. I TOOK OUT THE KEY, REINSERTED AND TURNED IT AGAIN. I BELIEVE IT WAS THEN THAT THE CAR STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN IT AROUND AND HEAD TO MY RESIDENCE THREE BLOCKS AWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10583232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesWashington,, DC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE POWER FAILED. I HAD FILLED THE TANK WITH GAS AND WAS PROCEEDING HOME IN TRAFFIC ON CONNECTICUT AVENUE IN WASHINGTON, DC. WE WERE STOPPED DUE TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE DRIVER OF THE CAR BESIDE ME TO THE RIGHT MOTIONED FOR ME TO OPEN MY WINDOW. HE TOLD ME THE GAS CAP WAS NOT ON AND WAVING AT THE SIDE. I THANKED HIM AND THEN TRIED TO MANEUVER THE CAR. THE CAR HAD NO POWER. I TRIED MOVING THE GEAR INTO LOW, BUT THAT DID NOTHING. THE CARS BESIDE ME AND BEHIND ME MOVED ON AS I SAT THERE. I PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL. AS THE STREET WAS ON A DOWNHILL SLANT, ONCE THE CARS WERE GONE, THE CAR COULD SORT OF COAST AND I MANAGED TO STEER IT THROUGH FORCE ON THE STEERING WHEEL HEADING TO THE CURB SIDE WHERE THERE WAS A SIDE STREET. AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP JUST INTO THE SIDE STREET, A YOUNG WOMAN ON THE SIDEWALK COMMENTED ON THE GAS CAP. I ASKED IF SHE COULD PUT IT IN AND SAID THAT THE POWER HAD GONE OFF. WE WONDERED IF THAT WOULD HELP. SHE CLOSED THE GAS CAP. I SHOVED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND IT JERKED AS I DID THAT. I THEN TRIED TURNING THE KEY TO NO AVAIL. I TOOK OUT THE KEY, REINSERTED AND TURNED IT AGAIN. I BELIEVE IT WAS THEN THAT THE CAR STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN IT AROUND AND HEAD TO MY RESIDENCE THREE BLOCKS AWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10583232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesWashington,, DC
ENGINE
THE POWER FAILED. I HAD FILLED THE TANK WITH GAS AND WAS PROCEEDING HOME IN TRAFFIC ON CONNECTICUT AVENUE IN WASHINGTON, DC. WE WERE STOPPED DUE TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE DRIVER OF THE CAR BESIDE ME TO THE RIGHT MOTIONED FOR ME TO OPEN MY WINDOW. HE TOLD ME THE GAS CAP WAS NOT ON AND WAVING AT THE SIDE. I THANKED HIM AND THEN TRIED TO MANEUVER THE CAR. THE CAR HAD NO POWER. I TRIED MOVING THE GEAR INTO LOW, BUT THAT DID NOTHING. THE CARS BESIDE ME AND BEHIND ME MOVED ON AS I SAT THERE. I PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL. AS THE STREET WAS ON A DOWNHILL SLANT, ONCE THE CARS WERE GONE, THE CAR COULD SORT OF COAST AND I MANAGED TO STEER IT THROUGH FORCE ON THE STEERING WHEEL HEADING TO THE CURB SIDE WHERE THERE WAS A SIDE STREET. AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP JUST INTO THE SIDE STREET, A YOUNG WOMAN ON THE SIDEWALK COMMENTED ON THE GAS CAP. I ASKED IF SHE COULD PUT IT IN AND SAID THAT THE POWER HAD GONE OFF. WE WONDERED IF THAT WOULD HELP. SHE CLOSED THE GAS CAP. I SHOVED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND IT JERKED AS I DID THAT. I THEN TRIED TURNING THE KEY TO NO AVAIL. I TOOK OUT THE KEY, REINSERTED AND TURNED IT AGAIN. I BELIEVE IT WAS THEN THAT THE CAR STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN IT AROUND AND HEAD TO MY RESIDENCE THREE BLOCKS AWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10583232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.