Chrysler 200 Fuel/propulsion System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · 154 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chrysler 200 across 7 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (54). The words owners use most often: “gas cap” (5% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Gas cap: mentioned in 8 of 154 complaints (5%)
  • Shuts off: mentioned in 8 of 154 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?

Based on 102 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles17 · 17%
10k–25k miles5 · 5%
25k–50k miles14 · 14%
50k–75k miles26 · 25%
75k–100k miles17 · 17%
100k–150k miles19 · 19%
150k+ miles4 · 4%

How serious are the reports?

Of 154 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.

Chrysler 200 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year

Peak: 2015, with 54 complaints
2011: 152011152012: 142012142013: 472013472014: 7201472015: 542015542016: 142016142017: 320173

n = 154 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel/propulsion System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2017 20037%54,937
2016 200144%51,500
2015 200543%65,500
2014 20074%48,618
2013 200477%79,000
2012 200142%70,394
2011 200154%43,280

When owners reported it

Peak: 2019, with 33 complaints
2012: 4201242013: 222014: 1201412015: 17172016: 7201672017: 15152018: 182018182019: 33332020: 182020182021: 14142022: 112022112023: 442024: 4202442025: 332026: 320263

n = 154 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 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

The shift to park light cuts in and the car starts to slow down The coolant constantly runs out

Received Aug 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11757993

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

Hi My name is [XXX] I am submitting this form because on [XXX] My 2015 Chyler caught on fire on [XXX] in vidalia Louisiana I was leaving from where I live in Ferriday Louisiana that’s probably 10 minutes from where I Live I only had the car for 5 years I paid 22000 dollars for that car and every…

Received Oct 4, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11691333

Headrest popped out Radio goes blank or completely then comes back on Throttle body light comes on and stalks car after being replaced 2 times Gas cap light comes on after being replaced 4 times

Received May 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11662623
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 Chrysler 200s have fuel/propulsion system problems?

No. NHTSA has 154 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Chrysler 200. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Chrysler 200 fuel/propulsion system?

No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.

What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chrysler 200?

The most frequent phrase is “gas cap”, in 8 of 154 complaints, followed by “shuts off” (8).

Other Chrysler 200 problems

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