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2016 Chrysler 200

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Owner complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 200 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 336.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

245 reports with mileage · 99 unknown

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 132 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 112 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

22 crash reports11 fire reports17 injury reports

Engine complaints

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166,332 miles · Jan 24, 2021
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

CAR STALLS LOSES POWER DIES IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AND BUSY HIGHWAYS HAS VERY HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION NO LOW OIL INDICATOR LIGHT HAS EVER BEEN DISPLAYED I HAVE ALMOST LOST MY LIFE MY CHILDREN'S LIVES EVEN MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS LIVES DUE TO THIS ISSUE IT'S ALSO CAUSING ME LOTS OF EXTRA EXPENSES WHICH MIGHT I SAY HAVE GOTTE…

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CAR STALLS LOSES POWER DIES IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AND BUSY HIGHWAYS HAS VERY HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION NO LOW OIL INDICATOR LIGHT HAS EVER BEEN DISPLAYED I HAVE ALMOST LOST MY LIFE MY CHILDREN'S LIVES EVEN MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS LIVES DUE TO THIS ISSUE IT'S ALSO CAUSING ME LOTS OF EXTRA EXPENSES WHICH MIGHT I SAY HAVE GOTTEN VERY EXPENSIVE TIME AFTER TIME AGAIN REPLACING THE BURNT OIL ALL THE TIME TOW TRUCK FEES MECHANIC FEES HOTEL FEES PART FEES RENTAL CAR FEES ALL BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS VEHICLE COULD CARE LESS THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE SHOULD ALWAYS BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING ELSE POINT BLANK.

NHTSA ODI #11389686

69,000 miles · Jan 15, 2021
Engine

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NHTSA ODI #11388280

108,000 miles · Dec 20, 2020
EnginePower TrainService Brakes

AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40MPH AND SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE DIED OUT. LOCKING MY BRAKES AND MY STEERING WHEEL. AT THIS VERY MOMENT THE GEAR D WAS BLINKING ON THE DASH AND TELLING ME TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS DISABLES AND THE IGNITION WOULD NOT START THE CAR UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES AND MULTIPLE…

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AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40MPH AND SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE DIED OUT. LOCKING MY BRAKES AND MY STEERING WHEEL. AT THIS VERY MOMENT THE GEAR D WAS BLINKING ON THE DASH AND TELLING ME TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS DISABLES AND THE IGNITION WOULD NOT START THE CAR UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES AND MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THIS HAS OCCURRED A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IF IT OCCURRED WHILE I'M ON THE FREEWAY OR IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION.

NHTSA ODI #11384310

21,161 miles · Oct 9, 2020
EnginePower Train

SEVERAL COMPLAINTS TO REPAIR ISSUE WITH ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION ON VEHICLE. RANDOMLY THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE TO ACCELERATE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION. ENGINE, MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND ISSUE REMAINS. VEHICLE WILL ALSO HESITATE TO START CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO TRY AGAIN TO START THE VEHICLE. BATTE…

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SEVERAL COMPLAINTS TO REPAIR ISSUE WITH ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION ON VEHICLE. RANDOMLY THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE TO ACCELERATE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION. ENGINE, MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND ISSUE REMAINS. VEHICLE WILL ALSO HESITATE TO START CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO TRY AGAIN TO START THE VEHICLE. BATTERY HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE.

NHTSA ODI #11363533

40,000 miles · Oct 4, 2020
Electrical SystemEngine

ENGINE STATED OVERHEATING. SOMETIMES WILL NOT START AND ACTS AS IF IT WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. I WAS TOLD THE ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER FAILED ON THE CAR AND HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR 3 YRS. I SEE A LOT OF REVIEW ON THESE PARTS FAILING MEANING THEY WERE MADE POORLY. YOU DON'T KNOW IF THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO CUT OFF ON YOU WHILE YOUR …

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ENGINE STATED OVERHEATING. SOMETIMES WILL NOT START AND ACTS AS IF IT WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. I WAS TOLD THE ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER FAILED ON THE CAR AND HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR 3 YRS. I SEE A LOT OF REVIEW ON THESE PARTS FAILING MEANING THEY WERE MADE POORLY. YOU DON'T KNOW IF THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO CUT OFF ON YOU WHILE YOUR DRIVING DUE TO THE AIR NOT BEING FILTERED TO THE ENGINE. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED THIS FAST.

NHTSA ODI #11362620

41,000 miles · Sep 18, 2020
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED GOSSETT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 1901 COVINGTON PIKE, MEMPHIS, TN 38128, (901) 388-8989, AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED GOSSETT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 1901 COVINGTON PIKE, MEMPHIS, TN 38128, (901) 388-8989, AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000.

NHTSA ODI #11359855

89,600 miles · Sep 6, 2020
Engine

BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN MARCH OF 2019. IT IS NOW SPETEMBER AND I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE OIL 5 TIMES JUST TO KEEP THE CAR RUNNING. IT GIVES NO INDICATION OF LOW OIL. IF I WASN'T CHECKING THE FLUID LEVELS I MOST CERTAINLY WOULD NOT HAVE FIGURED THIS OUT.

NHTSA ODI #11353393

35 miles · Aug 31, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EnginePower Train

I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW OFF THE DEALERSHIP SHOWROOM IN SUMMER OF 2017. A COUPLE DAYS AFTER HAVING IT, I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STREET IN MY HOMETOWN AND THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND BEGAN TO PANIC BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY 'FI…

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I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW OFF THE DEALERSHIP SHOWROOM IN SUMMER OF 2017. A COUPLE DAYS AFTER HAVING IT, I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STREET IN MY HOMETOWN AND THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND BEGAN TO PANIC BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY 'FIXED' THE ISSUE. SHORTLY AFTER, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CAR SHUT OFF AGAIN IN TRAFFIC AND TOOK A WHILE TO RESTART. EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE TURNS OFF. I AGAIN TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY 'FIXED' THE ISSUE. HERE WE ARE JUST LAST WEEK, 08/15/2020 AND I'M DRIVING ON A MAJOR THRU WAY AND THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF AGAIN. THERE HAVE NEVER BEEN ANY WARNING SIGNS, LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD/ REASON FOR ME TO BELIEVE SOMETHING WAS WRONG. MY VEHICLE BARELY HAS 50K MILES. AFTER LOOKING UP MY VIN TO SEE IF THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL (THERE ISN'T), I DID NOTICE THAT THE YEAR PRIOR (2015) SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAVE A RECALL FOR THE SAME ELECTRICAL ISSUE I'VE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT. THIS MATTER IS SERIOUS AS THE CARS TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY AND COULD CAUSE A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. I WILL UPLOAD MY PAPER WORK FROM THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST 2X. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE 8/15/20 AS I'M AFRAID THAT SOMEONE WILL GET HURT. I'VE CALLED TO REPORT THE ISSUE AT THE 888 NUMBER LISTED BUT THE PHONE JUST HANGS UP. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I LIVED IN NIAGARA FALLS, NY AND PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM JOE CECCONI'S CHRYSLER COMPLEX. I CURRENTLY LIVE IN CHARLOTTE, NC WHERE THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED.

NHTSA ODI #11352283

21,000 miles · Aug 26, 2020
EnginePower TrainService Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY FOUND NO DEFECTS WITH THE VEHICLE. SOON AFTER THE I…

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TL* THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY FOUND NO DEFECTS WITH THE VEHICLE. SOON AFTER THE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT HER DAUGHTER HAD INFORMED HER THAT THE OIL AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD CALLED FERMAN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM ' WESLEY CHAPEL(24314 FL-54, LUTZ, FL 33559) WHERE THEY WERE INFORMED THAT A SERVICE MANAGER WOULD CALL THEM BACK; THE CONTACT HAD YET TO HEAR BACK FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000.

NHTSA ODI #11351391

77,000 miles · Aug 14, 2020
EnginePower Train

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION GOING UP A HILL WHILE DRIVING TO WORK . THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WHILE OTHER CARS WERE BEHIND ME . THIS HAPPEN AT LEAST THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING TO WORK BEFORE I DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO CHRYSLER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK UP . DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT DECIDED TO GIVE ME A TUNE UP AFTER PAYI…

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VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION GOING UP A HILL WHILE DRIVING TO WORK . THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WHILE OTHER CARS WERE BEHIND ME . THIS HAPPEN AT LEAST THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING TO WORK BEFORE I DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO CHRYSLER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK UP . DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT DECIDED TO GIVE ME A TUNE UP AFTER PAYING 600 DOLLARS TO FIX THE PROBLEM . SEVERAL MONTHS LATER I CONTINUED TO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. LATER ON CHRYSLER SERVICE TOLD ME MY ENGINE WAS SHOT DUE TO ANTI FREEZE IN THE ENGINE OIL COMPARTMENT . NOW I HAVE NO CAR AND A 6600.00 DOLLAR MAINTENANCE QUOTE TO GET A NEW ENGINE .

NHTSA ODI #11349151

Official recalls

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18V332000 · Electrical System:software; Electrical System:wiring; Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

May 17, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Electrical System:software

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Electrical System:wiring

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

16V589000 · Steering; Structure; Suspension

Aug 10, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Structure

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.

Suspension

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.

Steering

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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