Chrysler 200: Years to Avoid and Best Years (Engine & Transmission)
Chrysler 200 problems by model year, from 4,186 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. For each year: the share of complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system, how many there were, and the recalls.
Worst years to avoid: 2017 (70%, 26 drivetrain complaints), 2015 (68%, 1,169 drivetrain complaints) and 2016 (66%, 171 drivetrain complaints). 7 of the 7 Chrysler 200 years we score have an elevated engine, transmission or fuel-system complaint share; 3 of them are at the very high level (60% or more), where every model year we track has a documented failure behind it.
No Chrysler 200 year we score is clear of an elevated signal. The lowest is the 2014 (43%).
By raw volume, the 2015 drew the most drivetrain complaints (1,169 of 2,003 across the scored years). Volume also tracks how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, which is why the share, not the count, sets the verdict.
Engine and transmission complaint share, 2010–2023
Share of relevant owner complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system. 33% is elevated, 40% high, 60% very high. A dash means too few complaints to score.
Every Chrysler 200 year
| Model year | Signal | Drivetrain share | Drivetrain complaints | All complaints | Rank (1 = worst) | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 200 | too few to score | – | 2 | 13 | – | 0 |
| 2011 200 | high | 60% | 159 | 336 | 4/7 | 3 |
| 2012 200 | high | 44% | 205 | 638 | 6/7 | 4 |
| 2013 200 | high | 52% | 220 | 628 | 5/7 | 5 |
| 2014 200 | high | 43% | 53 | 192 | 7/7 | 1 |
| 2015 200 | very high | 68% | 1,169 | 1,991 | 2/7 | 8 |
| 2016 200 | very high | 66% | 171 | 344 | 3/7 | 2 |
| 2017 200 | very high | 70% | 26 | 43 | 1/7 | 1 |
| 2018 200 | too few to score | – | 0 | 1 | – | 0 |
What owners complain about most, all years
Categories as NHTSA files them, summed across the Chrysler 200 years with data. A complaint can name more than one component, so the shares overlap. Red is engine, transmission or fuel.
Chrysler 200 engine and transmission recalls: timeline
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns on the Chrysler 200 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 16 across the years we track. Each model-year page has the details. Whether a particular car still has a recall open depends on its VIN.
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | 11V487000 | engine and engine cooling | 2012 |
| Feb 2013 | 13V043000 | fuel system, gasoline | 2013 |
| Nov 2013 | 13V552000 | engine | 2013 |
| Feb 2015 | 15V090000 | power train: automatic transmission | 2015 |
| Jul 2016 | 16V529000 | power train: automatic transmission | 2015 |
11 other recalls (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | 11V315000 | steering: column | 2011 |
| Jul 2013 | 13V282000 | electrical system | 2011–2013 |
| Jul 2014 | 14V392000 | suspension: rear: shock absorber | 2015 |
| Aug 2014 | 14V480000 | electrical system: wiring | 2015 |
| Jul 2015 | 15V461000 | equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 2015 |
| Jul 2015 | 15V470000 | electrical system | 2015 |
| Feb 2016 | 16V114000 | air bags: sensor: occupant classification | 2015 |
| Aug 2016 | 16V589000 | steering | 2016 |
| Sep 2016 | 16V668000 | seat belts: pretensioner | 2011–2014 |
| Oct 2017 | 17V640000 | seats: front assembly: head restraint | 2012–2013 |
| May 2018 | 18V332000 | electrical system: wiring | 2015–2017 |
What the free pages leave out on the Chrysler 200
- The mileage where it happens, for the model year you are looking at.
- What the repair costs, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives: similar cars with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive.
- Open recalls on the actual car, by VIN.
Questions people ask about the Chrysler 200
What are the worst years for the Chrysler 200?
On engine and transmission complaints, the worst Chrysler 200 years are the 2017 (70% of relevant complaints, very high), the 2015 (68% of relevant complaints, very high) and the 2016 (66% of relevant complaints, very high). 7 of 7 scored years are elevated in all.
What are the best years for the Chrysler 200?
No Chrysler 200 year we score is below the 33% line. The lowest share is the 2014 (43%).
Does the Chrysler 200 have engine problems?
In some years. Across the 7 scored years, 2,003 of 3,296 relevant NHTSA complaints (61%) concern the engine, transmission or fuel system; the largest drivetrain category is engine. The years with an elevated share are 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Is the Chrysler 200 reliable?
On the engine and transmission it depends on the year: 7 of 7 Chrysler 200 years we score have an elevated complaint share and 0 do not. Pooled across those years, 61% of relevant complaints are about the drivetrain, against a 33% line for an elevated signal. Complaint data does not measure overall reliability, so pick the year first, then inspect the car.
Are there transmission or engine recalls on the Chrysler 200?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns involving the engine, transmission or fuel system across the Chrysler 200 years we track, out of 16 in total: 13V552000 (Nov 2013, 2013), 15V090000 (Feb 2015, 2015), 16V529000 (Jul 2016, 2015), and earlier ones. Whether a car still has one open depends on its VIN.
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