Chrysler 200 reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 4,188 complaints about the Chrysler 200 with NHTSA since 2010, most often about electrical system and engine. Chrysler has filed 9 warranty extensions and 0 service campaigns for it, and there are 16 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Chrysler 200? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the 200 a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 4,188
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 9
- Filed by Chrysler
- Service campaigns
- 0
- Filed by Chrysler
- Safety recalls
- 16
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the 200 with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | Cruise control and speed control (100%) | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 43 | Engine (49%) | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 344 | Engine (38%) | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1,993 | Electrical system (38%) | 8 | 4 |
| 2014 | 192 | Airbags (35%) | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 628 | Airbags (27%) | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 638 | Engine (23%) | 4 | 5 |
| 2011 | 336 | Engine (35%) | 3 | 5 |
| 2010 | 13 | Airbags (38%) | 0 | 0 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single 200 model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Chrysler
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Chrysler filed with NHTSA for the 200, in its own words. A warranty extension means Chrysler pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionJun 2026· Engine· model years 2011–2014
Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
- Warranty extensionAug 2024· Engine· model years 2015–2017
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes.
- Warranty extensionApr 2023· Engine and cooling· model years 2015–2017
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ?
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Exterior lights· model years 2015–2017
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes.
- Warranty extensionMay 2019· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2015
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission (X80 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves extending the warranty on the nine-speed automatic transmissions.
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Fuel system· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Warranty extensionOct 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension)
- Warranty extensionJun 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every 200 model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Electrical system1,226 (29%)
- Engine1,209 (29%)
- Transmission and drivetrain938 (22%)
- Airbags848 (20%)
- Other or unspecified546 (13%)
- Seat belts220 (5%)
- Brakes167 (4%)
- Cruise control and speed control167 (4%)
Safety recalls
16 recalls cover at least one 200 model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
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.
Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
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…
The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.
The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.
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.
Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
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.
Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles…
And 1 more recall on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- PE19014Preliminary evaluation· opened Sep 2019, closed Feb 2026· Seats· model years 2011–2014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- RQ15004Recall query· opened Jul 2015, closed Jan 2016· Electrical system· model years 2015
Software security vulnerability
Led to recall 15V508000.
- PE12016Preliminary evaluation· opened Jun 2012, closed Oct 2012· Engine· model years 2011
Engine stall
NHTSA's own page for the 2018 Chrysler 200 has the complaint text and every document.
Was the work actually done on the car you're looking at?
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Is the Chrysler 200 reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 4,188 owner complaints, 9 warranty extensions and 0 service campaigns Chrysler filed, and 16 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2015 (1,993), 2012 (638), 2013 (628). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Chrysler 200?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name electrical system (29%), engine (29%), transmission and drivetrain (22%). Chrysler has filed 9 warranty extensions covering the 200, listed on this page.
Which 200 model years have the most complaints?
2015 (1,993), 2012 (638), 2013 (628). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the 200 with each other rather than with other models.
Has Chrysler extended the warranty on the 200?
Yes: engine (model years 2011–2014); engine (model years 2015–2017); engine and cooling (model years 2015–2017), and 6 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a 200?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 16 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.