2011 Chrysler 200 Engine Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 12, 2026 · 119 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2011 Chrysler 200, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 44,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “put park” (8% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Put park: mentioned in 10 of 119 complaints (8%)
  • Completely shut off: mentioned in 6 of 119 complaints (5%)
  • Able restart: mentioned in 6 of 119 complaints (5%)
  • Stalled without: mentioned in 6 of 119 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do engine problems happen?

Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles19 · 20%
10k–25k miles19 · 20%
25k–50k miles11 · 12%
50k–75k miles11 · 12%
75k–100k miles6 · 6%
100k–150k miles23 · 24%
150k+ miles6 · 6%

How serious are the reports?

Of 119 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.

Chrysler 200 engine complaints by model year

Peak: 2015, with 607 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 11920111192012: 14620121462013: 14520131452014: 382014382015: 60720156072016: 13220161322017: 21201721

n = 1,209 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearEngine complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2017 2002149%51,000
2016 20013238%41,000
2015 20060730%48,000
2014 2003820%38,618
2013 20014523%70,000
2012 20014623%69,000
2011 20011935%44,000
2010 20018%15,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2012, with 33 complaints
2012: 332012332013: 222014: 8201482015: 11112016: 102016102017: 662018: 6201862019: 16162020: 122020122021: 222022: 8202282023: 112024: 2202422025: 112026: 120261

n = 119 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists engine for the 2011 Chrysler 200. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Formal Customer Complaint request for manufacturer assistance. Vehicle, 2011 Chrysler200 Touring, VIN [XXX], engine3.6L V6. I am the current owner and I'm requesting Chrysler open a case to review intermittent stalling, starting and electrical problems and an HVAC defrost actuator that repeatedly…

Received Sep 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763789

2011 Chrysler 200, 156k miles, Original owner. At Highway Speeds engine will shut off! Extremely dangerous as you lose power steering and brakes on a busy interstate. No warning lights. No check engine. Issue just started happening and has happened multiple times in last 3 weeks. Car is unsafe to…

Received Sep 6, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11685507

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle…

Received May 15, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11588902
Chrysler 200
A 2015 Chrysler 200 Limited photographed in Queens, New York , USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2011 Chrysler 200s have engine problems?

No. NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about engine for the 2011 Chrysler 200 (35% of the 336 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Chrysler 200 engine?

No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.

At what mileage do engine problems start?

The median reported mileage is 44,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about engine problems on the 2011 Chrysler 200?

The most frequent phrase is “put park”, in 10 of 119 complaints, followed by “completely shut off” (6).

Other 2011 Chrysler 200 problems

See all 2011 Chrysler 200 problems or engine problems across all 200 years.