2013 Chrysler 200 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Chrysler 200, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “shuts off” (8% of reports).
- 145engine complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shuts off: mentioned in 11 of 145 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2013 Chrysler 200 at $1,950, and half of them between $1,550 and $3,400.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 107 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 145 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chrysler 200 engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Engine shuts off then restarts after you put it in park been doing it for over a year been to many mechanics but it never reads a code , head rest deployed on passenger side and will not stay when pushed back in
The engine stalls abruptly while driving. At the time of this writing, it has luckily stopped when the car was at lower speeds like taking a turn, in a school pickup line, idling at the traffic light. The dashboard does not flash any warning lights and the engine just shuts off abruptly. We then…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Chrysler 200s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 145 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Chrysler 200 (23% 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 engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,950 (half paid between $1,550 and $3,400), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
The most frequent phrase is “shuts off”, in 11 of 145 complaints.
Other 2013 Chrysler 200 problems
- Air Bags problems (171)
- Electrical System problems (102)
- Seat Belts problems (86)
- Seats problems (82)
- Power Train problems (62)
See all 2013 Chrysler 200 problems or engine problems across all 200 years.