Chrysler 200 problems and recalls by year
4,188 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2015 (1,993); 16 recalls, 3 investigations.
By model year
Years with 100+ complaints
2016 200: 344 complaints
22 crashes, 11 fires, 20 injuries · 18V332000, 16V589000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 | 41,000 |
| Electrical system | 109 | 45,000 |
| Air bags | 88 | 45,000 |
| Power train | 62 | 45,000 |
| Unknown or other | 55 | 40,463 |
| Service brakes | 33 | 30,000 |
| Steering | 22 | 47,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 18 | 50,149 |
2015 200: 1,993 complaints
100 crashes, 24 fires, 58 injuries · 18V332000, 16V529000, 16V114000, 15V470000, 15V461000, 15V090000, 14V480000, 14V392000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 751 | 50,000 |
| Power train | 690 | 37,311 |
| Engine | 607 | 48,000 |
| Air bags | 327 | 57,745 |
| Unknown or other | 276 | 51,600 |
| Vehicle speed control | 158 | 39,000 |
| Service brakes | 112 | 30,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 108 | 55,000 |
2014 200: 192 complaints
15 crashes, 2 fires, 19 injuries, 1 death · 16V668000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 68 | 55,000 |
| Engine | 38 | 44,235 |
| Seat belts | 34 | 53,000 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 66,000 |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 62,000 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 13,000 |
| Power train | 13 | 14,900 |
| Steering | 13 | 10,000 |
2013 200: 628 complaints
23 crashes, 3 fires, 35 injuries · 17V640000, 16V668000, 13V552000, 13V282000, 13V043000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 169 | 66,000 |
| Engine | 145 | 70,000 |
| Electrical system | 100 | 72,000 |
| Seat belts | 86 | 62,000 |
| Seats | 65 | 71,200 |
| Power train | 61 | 34,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 47 | 79,000 |
| Unknown or other | 47 | 82,000 |
2012 200: 638 complaints
29 crashes, 4 fires, 33 injuries · 17V640000, 16V668000, 13V282000, 11V487000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 146 | 69,000 |
| Electrical system | 137 | 71,000 |
| Air bags | 135 | 67,000 |
| Unknown or other | 103 | 73,000 |
| Seat belts | 70 | 55,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 56 | 70,000 |
| Power train | 53 | 60,000 |
| Steering | 44 | 30,000 |
2011 200: 336 complaints
14 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries · 16V668000, 13V282000, 11V315000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 119 | 44,000 |
| Electrical system | 66 | 69,000 |
| Air bags | 47 | 45,000 |
| Power train | 37 | 31,000 |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 90,000 |
| Seat belts | 25 | 53,000 |
| Steering | 24 | 48,313 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 44,000 |
16 recall campaigns since 2005
September 15, 2016 · 16V668000 · 2011–2014 · Air bags; Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive; Seat belts › Pretensioner
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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge.
August 10, 2016 · 16V589000 · 2016 · Steering; Structure; Suspension
Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge.
February 26, 2016 · 16V114000 · 2015 · Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification; Seats
During service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) or the Seat Cushion Foam (SCF) of the front passenger seat replaced instead of the both pieces together, which make up a complete calibrated set.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new OCM-SCF seat service kit, free of charge.
July 28, 2015 · 15V470000 · 2015 · Electrical system
The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.
Remedy: 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.
February 13, 2015 · 15V090000 · 2015 · Power train › Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers inspect the transmission.
August 5, 2014 · 14V480000 · 2015 · Electrical system › Wiring
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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge.
November 6, 2013 · 13V552000 · 2013 · Engine
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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge.
February 6, 2013 · 13V043000 · 2013 · Fuel system, gasoline; Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge.
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Defect investigations
0 of 3 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE19014 | 2011–2014 | September 9, 2019 | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment | Closed |
| RQ15004 | 2015 | July 24, 2015 | Software security vulnerability | Closed |
| PE12016 | 2011 | June 18, 2012 | Engine stall | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Chrysler models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.