Chrysler 200 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 16 recalls and 4,175 owner complaints for the Chrysler 200 (model years 2010–2018). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1,224 complaints), followed by engine (1,208 complaints). The 2015 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 43 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 345 | 23 | 11 | |
| 2015 | 8 | 1,993 | 100 | 24 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 192 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 628 | 23 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 638 | 29 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 336 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2015 (1,993), 2012 (638) and 2013 (628). Among model years at least two years old, the 2018 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chrysler 200 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1,224 | 7 of 9 | |
| Engine | 1,208 | 7 of 9 | |
| Power train | 936 | 7 of 9 | |
| Air bags | 843 | 7 of 9 | |
| Service brakes | 267 | 7 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 16 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V332000 | May 17, 2018 | Electrical system: software | 2015–2017 | 4,815,661 |
| 17V640000 | Oct 10, 2017 | Seats: front assembly, head restraint | 2012–2013 | 363,930 |
| 16V668000 | Sep 15, 2016 | Air bags | 2011–2014 | 1,435,625 |
| 16V589000 | Aug 10, 2016 | Structure | 2016 | 192 |
| 16V529000 | Jul 12, 2016 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2015 | 329,540 |
| 16V114000 | Feb 26, 2016 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2015 | 71 |
| 15V470000 | Jul 28, 2015 | Electrical system | 2015 | 77,971 |
| 15V461000 | Jul 23, 2015 | Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 2015 | 1,416,903 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 206 complaints and a fire in 47 complaints; 173 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.