Chrysler 200 owners filed 2,361 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2015–2025 (see the Car Problem Index for all 60 models), and NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the same years. The 2015 Chrysler 200 drew the most complaints (1,973); across all years, owners complain most about electrical system (37% of complaints).
Key findings
- Worst model year: 2015, with 1,973 complaints, led by electrical system (749) and 8 recalls.
- Complaints vs recalls: Electrical system drew 874 complaints and 3 recalls.
- Spike years, compared with a typical model year: 2015 (5.7 times as many complaints).
- Earliest-failing area: brakes complaints came at a median 30k mi.
- Fire and crash reports: 35 complaints mention a fire and 124 a crash, with 78 injuries reported.
Chrysler 200 complaints and recalls by model year
| Model year | Complaints | Top problem areas |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 8 recalls | 1,973 | Electrical system (749), Transmission / powertrain (685), Engine (604) median 44k mi · 99 crashes · 24 fires |
| 2016 2 recalls | 344 | Engine (132), Electrical system (112), Air bags (88) median 41k mi · 22 crashes · 11 fires |
| 2017 1 recall | 43 | Engine (21), Electrical system (13), Transmission / powertrain (10) median 44k mi · 2 crashes |
| 2018 no recall | 1 | Speed control / acceleration (1) median 85k mi · 1 crash |
One recall campaign often covers several model years, so the recall column adds up to 11, more than the 9 separate campaigns. Newer years have had less time to collect reports.
Most-reported Chrysler 200 problems, and what they cost to fix
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Recalls | Median mileage | Estimate the repair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 874 | 37% | 3 | 48k mi | Alternator / electrical repair cost |
| Transmission / powertrain | 758 | 32% | 2 | 39k mi | Transmission repair cost |
| Engine | 757 | 32% | 0 | 47k mi | Engine overhaul cost |
| Air bags | 420 | 18% | 1 | 55k mi | — |
| Speed control / acceleration | 180 | 8% | 0 | 38k mi | — |
| Brakes | 145 | 6% | 0 | 30k mi | Brake repair cost |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 129 | 5% | 0 | 55k mi | — |
| Steering | 111 | 5% | 1 | 38k mi | Power steering repair cost |
Top problem areas only; one complaint can count twice.
What Chrysler 200 owners report
Owners’ own words; dollar figures are what they reported.
Electrical system
Shift control module is defective - console message reads ' service trans stop safely shut off engine to engage park' this happend after I stopped and then started car, message stayed on console- with only 40992 miles - dealer is charging $700.00 for fix
2015 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11271537
Takata recall, my vehical was completely still, outside of my family home getting into the car with my 1YO. I have had problems with my key fob before so I didnt think anything of it. Tried to go and start my car and my speedometer read 'key fob not detected' but my car crank any way and let me drive 20 minutes out to visit a family member.
2016 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11219578
Related recalls: 18V332000 (2015–2017): If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. 15V470000 (2015): An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. 14V480000 (2015): Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
874 owners reported electrical system problems; the alternator / electrical repair cost calculator shows what the fix costs where you live.
Transmission / powertrain
I own a 2015 Chrysler 200S with 27,000 miles on it and I’m currently having the transmission completely replaced due to failure. The automotive shop that is working on the vehicle tells me that the transmission fluid is completely burnt and has metal in it. There was never any warning signs that there was a condition going on until the day that the car went in the shop and the transmission light came on.
2015 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11471678
My Chrysler 200 started shifting really hard and as you're driving down the road you can feel it jerking. I called the Chrysler dealership that is local to me took it in they only drove at 3 miles and decided there was nothing wrong with it except for a software update. I paid $132 for a labor charge for a software update that never fix the problem.
2016 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11206583
Related recalls: 16V529000 (2015): If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash. 15V090000 (2015): If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
758 owners reported transmission / powertrain problems; the transmission repair cost calculator shows what the fix costs where you live.
Engine
The vehicle has begun throwing an error message that the engine is running hot and the electronic throttle control needs serviced. The vehicle is running fine and does not appear to be running hot. The lights go off when the car is stopped and come back on about 20 minutes into the next trip. The dealer stated this was not covered under warranty and quoted almost $700 to replace the sensors.
2015 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11055673
I was driving down the road and while accelerating , my car suddenly jerks really hard forward . My engine starts knocking really loudly & I started to smell burning oil . The car was smoking & could have lead to a very serious accident . Now as the result of Chrysler 200 being such a failed Model , I was unable to continue making payments and fix the vehicle , now I'm $22,000 in debt .
2016 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11203839
None of these 757 engine complaints is matched by a recall on these model years, so a repair is covered only by warranty or paid by the owner.
757 owners reported engine problems; the engine overhaul cost calculator shows what the fix costs where you live.
Chrysler 200 recalls
Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for your car’s open recalls.
| Campaign | Announced | Model years | System | Risk (NHTSA's wording) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V332000 | 2018-05-17 | 2015–2017 | Electrical system | If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| 16V589000 | 2016-08-10 | 2016 | Steering | If the chassis fastener joints are improperly torqued they may loosen and fail or fall out, reducing steering and handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 16V529000 | 2016-07-12 | 2015 | Transmission / powertrain | If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
| 16V114000 | 2016-02-26 | 2015 | Air bags | If both pieces were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated and the passenger air bag may improperly deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| 15V470000 | 2015-07-28 | 2015 | Electrical system | An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 15V461000 | 2015-07-23 | 2015 | Equipment / accessories | Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 15V090000 | 2015-02-13 | 2015 | Transmission / powertrain | If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 14V480000 | 2014-08-05 | 2015 | Electrical system | Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| 14V392000 | 2014-07-02 | 2015 | Suspension | Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash. |
What this data can and can't tell you
2,361 unverified owner reports, not adjusted for sales. Method.
Other Chrysler models in the index
- Chrysler Pacifica (3,672)
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint files (nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-25; NHTSA recalls database (nhtsa.gov/recalls), retrieved 2026-09-23. Model years 2015–2025. Free to cite with a link to this page.