Chrysler 200 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4,188 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Chrysler 200, across 9 model years (2010–2018). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (1,993). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Chrysler 200 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 200 year: 2012, 2013, 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 200: 1,993 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2012 200: 638 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2013 200: 628 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chrysler 200 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 1,226 | 8 | 37 |
| Engine problems | 1,209 | 8 | 25 |
| Power Train problems | 938 | 8 | 25 |
| Air Bags problems | 848 | 8 | 101 |
| Service Brakes problems | 267 | 7 | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 265 | 9 | 17 |
| Seat Belts problems | 241 | 8 | 18 |
| Steering problems | 232 | 8 | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 200 | 8 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 154 | 7 | 2 |
| Seats problems | 134 | 6 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 132 | 7 | 7 |
| Suspension problems | 119 | 6 | 12 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 111 | 7 | 4 |
| Structure | 84 | 8 | 21 |
| Wheels | 57 | 7 | 4 |
| Visibility | 53 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chrysler 200 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2016: engine (132) · electrical system (112) · air bags (88) · power train (63)
- 2015: electrical system (755) · power train (695) · engine (607) · air bags (327) · vehicle speed control (160) · service brakes (112) · electronic stability control (esc) (108) · steering (86) · suspension (60) · fuel/propulsion system (54)
- 2014: air bags (68)
- 2013: air bags (171) · engine (145) · electrical system (102) · seat belts (86) · seats (82) · power train (62)
- 2012: engine (146) · electrical system (140) · air bags (136) · seat belts (71) · visibility/wiper (56) · power train (54)
- 2011: engine (119) · electrical system (68)
All Chrysler 200 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 200 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2017 200 | 43 | 1 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 200 | 344 | 2 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 200 | 1,993 | 8 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 200 | 192 | 1 | 4★ | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 200 | 628 | 5 | 4★ | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 200 | 638 | 4 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 200 | 336 | 3 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 200 | 13 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler 200 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2012 (638), 2013 (628), 2015 (1,993) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 200 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chrysler 200?
Electrical System, with 1,226 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Chrysler 200 have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.