2015 Chrysler 200 Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · 755 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 755 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2015 Chrysler 200, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “shuts off” (5% of reports).

755electrical system complaints
50,000median miles at failure
27mention a crash
12mention an injury
3related recalls
24%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 40 of 755 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 509 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles84 · 17%

10k–25k miles67 · 13%

25k–50k miles101 · 20%

50k–75k miles118 · 23%

75k–100k miles88 · 17%

100k–150k miles42 · 8%

150k+ miles9 · 2%

How serious are the reports?

Of 755 complaints, 27 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 12 an injury.

Chrysler 200 electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2015, with 755 complaints

n = 1,226 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model year	Electrical System complaints	Share of that year	Median miles
2017 200	13	30%	41,500
2016 200	112	33%	45,000
2015 200	755	38%	50,000
2014 200	33	17%	66,000
2013 200	102	16%	71,500
2012 200	140	22%	70,500
2011 200	68	20%	69,000
2010 200	3	23%	—

When owners reported it

Peak: 2019, with 151 complaints

n = 755 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (3)

Electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiringMay 17, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Electrical systemJul 28, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V470000 · 77,971 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.

Risk: An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the C4 connector using a 12 wire split kit for 3.6L engines, or replace the transmission wiring harness for 2.4L engines, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R24.

Electrical system:wiringAug 5, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V480000 · 8 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to June 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation.

Risk: Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P43.

What owners report

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

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced electrical issues that caused the instrument panel to be blank intermittently, and the cruise control failed to disengage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and a software…
Received Oct 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768599

My 2015 Chrysler 200 displayed the warning âService Trans Stop Safely Shut Off Engine to Engage Park.â The vehicle has approximately 79,136 miles. I am concerned this is a safety-related transmission/park engagement defect because the warning indicates the vehicle may not properly engage Park…
Received Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767661

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions, and the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact…
Received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767508

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2015 Chrysler 200s have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 755 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2015 Chrysler 200 (38% of the 1,993 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 2015 Chrysler 200 electrical system?

Yes: 3 safety recalls 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 50,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2015 Chrysler 200?

The most frequent phrase is “shuts off”, in 40 of 755 complaints.