2013 Chrysler 200 Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 15, 2026 · 102 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Chrysler 200, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,500 miles.

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles7 · 9%
10k–25k miles4 · 5%
25k–50k miles9 · 12%
50k–75k miles20 · 26%
75k–100k miles14 · 18%
100k–150k miles17 · 22%
150k+ miles5 · 7%

How serious are the reports?

Of 102 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.

Chrysler 200 electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2015, with 755 complaints
2010: 3201032011: 682011682012: 14020121402013: 10220131022014: 332014332015: 75520157552016: 11220161122017: 13201713

n = 1,226 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2017 2001330%41,500
2016 20011233%45,000
2015 20075538%50,000
2014 2003317%66,000
2013 20010216%71,500
2012 20014022%70,500
2011 2006820%69,000
2010 200323%—

When owners reported it

Peak: 2019, with 17 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 1201412015: 122015122016: 102016102017: 142017142018: 9201892019: 172019172020: 112020112021: 112021112022: 4202242023: 2202322024: 4202442025: 4202542026: 220262

n = 102 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Air bags; electrical systemJul 2, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V282000 · 442,320 vehicles

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.

What owners report

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

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.

Received Jun 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11741997

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag unexpectedly deployed without the vehicle being in a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the passenger’s seat became inoperable and…

Received Mar 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11727212

I started having the oil pressure warning light come on same day after an oil change. It was a 3-hour drive, and the light will come on while my foot is on the break. Oil level was in the safe marker. Then I started feeling rumbling like I was driving a stick shift car. One major incident I was…

Received Aug 5, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11678542
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 2013 Chrysler 200s have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Chrysler 200 (16% of the 628 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 2013 Chrysler 200 electrical system?

Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 71,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

Other 2013 Chrysler 200 problems

See all 2013 Chrysler 200 problems or electrical system problems across all 200 years.