2013 Chrysler 200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 200 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 628 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chrysler 200. That ranks 3rd out of 9 200 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (171 complaints, 27%), typically at around 65,500 miles. Complaints mention 23 crashes, 3 fires, 35 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 628owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 23complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Chrysler 200 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 171 | 27% | 65,500 | “seat belts” (32%) | — |
| Engine problems | 145 | 23% | 70,000 | “shuts off” (8%) | $1,950 |
| Electrical System problems | 102 | 16% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts problems | 86 | 14% | 60,000 | “belts air bags” (35%) | — |
| Seats problems | 82 | 13% | 71,200 | “side headrest” (27%) | $740 |
| Power Train problems | 62 | 10% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 47 | 7% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 47 | 7% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 39 | 6% | 14,455 | — | — |
| Steering | 38 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 6% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 35 | 6% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 29 | 5% | 79,509 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 22 | 4% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 2% | 26,740 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 2% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1% | 92,600 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | 43,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 1% | 7,905 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | 18,279 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Chrysler 200 recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:head restraint; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Risk: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Engine
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
Air bags; electrical system
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
Risk: A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the passenger side headrest deployed without warning or impact. The contact expressed concern that the driver side headrest could deploy while driving, potentially causing a crash. While researching the failure online, the contact…
driver's seat headrest deployed while I was driving. I cannot put it back in place because some internal plastic parts have broken off. The passenger seatbelt sensor keeps going off as if the passenger has not buckled the seat belt. The sensor on that same seat keeps going off even if there's no…
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.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs side air bag unexpectedly deployed without the vehicle being in a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the passengerâs seat became inoperable and…
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and closing the front driver's side door, the driver's side front seat headrest deployed inadvertently with the vehicle turned off. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there…
Other Chrysler 200 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 200 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 200 | 43 | 1 |
| 2016 200 | 344 | 2 |
| 2015 200 | 1,993 | 8 |
| 2014 200 | 192 | 1 |
| 2013 | 628 | 5 |
| 2012 200 | 638 | 4 |
| 2011 200 | 336 | 3 |
| 2010 200 | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chrysler 200?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 171 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Chrysler 200 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 200 model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.