Performance Thermostat Housing Kit for Chrysler 200 (2011-2014) 2.4L

Heavy-Duty Aluminum Thermostat Housing Kit for 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 (JS)

What it Does: The Performance Thermostat Housing Kit replaces the failure-prone factory plastic coolant manifold on the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 to eliminate persistent coolant leaks and maintain proper engine operating temperatures.

The Stock Chrysler 200 Cooling Flaw

The OEM composite plastic thermostat housing installed on the JS chassis equipped with the ED3 2.4L World Engine suffers from severe thermal fatigue. Continuous heat cycling between cold ambient temperatures and pressurized coolant degrades the factory polymer, causing the mounting flanges and neck joints to warp and crack. This structural failure leads to sudden coolant depressurization, dangerous cooling system aeration, erratic gauge readings, and engine overheating risks if not resolved.

The Engineering Solution

This upgraded assembly replaces fragile composite plastic with durable cast aluminum, delivering robust resistance to thermal shock, high system pressures, and chemical breakdown. Precision-machined mating surfaces are designed to ensure a flat, leak-free seal across the engine block interface using the included housing gasket and dual O-rings. The kit incorporates a pre-calibrated thermostat to maintain tight mechanical coolant regulation, alongside a high-sensitivity coolant temperature sensor to feed reliable thermal telemetry back to the powertrain control module (PCM).

What's Included

• 1 Thermostat Housing Assembly
• 1 Thermostat
• 1 Coolant Temperature Sensor
• 1 Housing Gasket
• 2 O-Rings

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2011 Chrysler 200 (2.4L L4 Gas)
• 2012 Chrysler 200 (2.4L L4 Gas)
• 2013 Chrysler 200 (2.4L L4 Gas)
• 2014 Chrysler 200 (2.4L L4 Gas)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the JS 200?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 equipped with the ED3 2.4L engine. This kit does not fit 3.6L Pentastar V6 models.

Do I need to bleed the cooling system after installing this kit?

Yes, the cooling system must be fully burped and bled of trapped air pockets to prevent hot spots and ensure accurate sensor operation.

The Chrysler Reliability Standard

Daily commuting and stop-and-go driving demand sustained cooling integrity; swapping brittle OEM plastic for rigid aluminum delivers long-term durability and prevents stranded-vehicle coolant blowouts.