Chrysler 200 Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 241 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Chrysler 200 across 8 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (86). The words owners use most often: “seat belts air” (33% of reports).
- 241seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 18mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%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.
- Seat belts air: mentioned in 79 of 241 complaints (33%)
- Dodge jeep: mentioned in 16 of 241 complaints (7%)
- Occupant restraint controller: mentioned in 15 of 241 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 241 complaints, 18 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 15 an injury.
Chrysler 200 seat belts complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
I purchased this vehicle believing it was safe to drive. After the sale, I discovered that the driver's seatbelt was completely broken and not properly secured. This serious safety defect was never disclosed to me before I purchased the vehicle. Had I known about this issue, I would not have…
Multiple issues, passenger window is a very common issue, looked on YouTube and found many videos for it was able to jump with direct power to the pigtail using wires and a battery and was able to roll it up but no explanation for why it ends up having this issue, heater core also a consistent…
Head restraint deployed and seatbelt malfunction.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) and 17V640000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 200s have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 241 owner complaints about seat belts 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 seat belts?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Chrysler 200?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belts air”, in 79 of 241 complaints, followed by “dodge jeep” (16).
Other Chrysler 200 problems
- Electrical System problems (1,226)
- Engine problems (1,209)
- Power Train problems (938)
- Air Bags problems (848)
- Service Brakes problems (267)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (265)
- Steering problems (232)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (200)
See all Chrysler 200 problems.