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2016 Chrysler 200

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

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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What to inspect

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 →
  • Air Bags. Review the 88 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

22 crash reports11 fire reports17 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

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66,000 miles · Jul 28, 2020
Service BrakesUnknown Or OtherInjury

WHILE IN MOTION THE PARKING BREAK CAN ENGAGE AT ANY SPEED AND IT'S PLACEMENT ON THE CAR ITSELF IS DANGEROUS AND JERKS THE CAR IF PRESSED WHILE MOVING THEREFOR COULD CAUSE EXTREME HARM. FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF, ANY OR ALL PASSENGERS, OR DRIVERS NEARBY, IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT IT NEEDS TO BE MOVED TO A LOCATION THAT ISN'T NOT…

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WHILE IN MOTION THE PARKING BREAK CAN ENGAGE AT ANY SPEED AND IT'S PLACEMENT ON THE CAR ITSELF IS DANGEROUS AND JERKS THE CAR IF PRESSED WHILE MOVING THEREFOR COULD CAUSE EXTREME HARM. FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF, ANY OR ALL PASSENGERS, OR DRIVERS NEARBY, IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT IT NEEDS TO BE MOVED TO A LOCATION THAT ISN'T NOT EASILY REACHABLE AND ALSO NOT ALLOWED TO EVEN REMOTELY ENGAGE WHILE MOVING. I ONLY OCCURRED WHIPLASH AND MY FAST THINKING AND LUCK OF HAVING THE ROOM TO SLOW DOWN, BUT OTHERWISE IT IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND IT SHOULD NEVER ENGAGE U LESS THE BRAKES ARE BEING PRESSED AND DEFINITELY NOT AT SPEEDS UP TO OR OVER THE SPEED LIMITS.

NHTSA ODI #11341957

Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2020
Air BagsUnknown Or Other

MY SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS OF ME OWNING THIS CAR. REGARDLESS OF BEING IN MOTION OR PARKED. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO A DEALER AND EVEN THEY SAID THEY RECEIVE THIS PROBLEM FAR TOO MUCH AND SAID I WILL HAVE TO COME BACK FOR THEM TO CLEAR THE CODE. OLEASE REPAIR THIS BEFORE IT COST MY LIFE OR…

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MY SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS OF ME OWNING THIS CAR. REGARDLESS OF BEING IN MOTION OR PARKED. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO A DEALER AND EVEN THEY SAID THEY RECEIVE THIS PROBLEM FAR TOO MUCH AND SAID I WILL HAVE TO COME BACK FOR THEM TO CLEAR THE CODE. OLEASE REPAIR THIS BEFORE IT COST MY LIFE OR SOMEONE ELSE'S.

NHTSA ODI #11320222

8,000 miles · Feb 24, 2020
Air BagsUnknown Or Other

DASH AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE FRONT AXLE IS GRINDING AND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT IS A KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE TIRE.

NHTSA ODI #11311002

35,000 miles · Feb 6, 2020
Electrical SystemEngineUnknown Or Other

CARS TIPN NEEDS REPLACED AFTER 35,000 MILES. CAR INITIALLY SET ALL DASH LIGHTS OFF, ONE FRONT AND ONE REAR LED LIGHT REMAINED ON EVEN AFTER KEY WAS TAKEN OUT AND NEVER WENT OUT LEADING TO DEAD BATTERY. THE CAR DIED ON ME WHILE DRIVING IT ABOUT 20MPH AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT ONTO ROADWAY CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENT. BEEN WITHOU…

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CARS TIPN NEEDS REPLACED AFTER 35,000 MILES. CAR INITIALLY SET ALL DASH LIGHTS OFF, ONE FRONT AND ONE REAR LED LIGHT REMAINED ON EVEN AFTER KEY WAS TAKEN OUT AND NEVER WENT OUT LEADING TO DEAD BATTERY. THE CAR DIED ON ME WHILE DRIVING IT ABOUT 20MPH AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT ONTO ROADWAY CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENT. BEEN WITHOUT A CAR FOR LAST 3 WEEKS WHILE TRYING TO GET DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. TOTAL COST FROM GOING TO SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS TO GET DIAGNOSIS AND PART TO REPLACE IT IS ESTIMATED TO COST $1500-2000 WHICH I CANT AFFORD. I AM MAKING PAYMENTS ON A CAR THAT I CANT EVEN DRIVE. I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT AND THIS WAS MY FIRST PURCHASE OF A CAR WITH MY OWN MONEY. THIS PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I HAVE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME ISSUE . ONE CHRYSLER REPAIR SHOP MADE COMMENT THAT HE WAS SURPRISED THEY HAVENT HAD A RECALL ON THAT PART DUE TO ALL THE ONES HE HAS SEEN NEEDING REPLACED. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND CHRYSLER NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11307489

70,000 miles · Oct 25, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineUnknown Or Other

CAR HAS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING LAST FEW MORNINGS. IT HAPPENED IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT EACH MORNING. AS SOON AS I TURNED ONTO A ROAD, GOING 20-30 MPH, THE CAR JUST STALLS, SAYS "PLACE IN P TO START" AND THEN DIES. THE GEARSHIFT AND WHEEL LOCK UP AND YOU HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND ATTEMPT TO RESTART. EACH TIME I HAD TO TRY AT LEA…

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CAR HAS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING LAST FEW MORNINGS. IT HAPPENED IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT EACH MORNING. AS SOON AS I TURNED ONTO A ROAD, GOING 20-30 MPH, THE CAR JUST STALLS, SAYS "PLACE IN P TO START" AND THEN DIES. THE GEARSHIFT AND WHEEL LOCK UP AND YOU HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND ATTEMPT TO RESTART. EACH TIME I HAD TO TRY AT LEAST 3 TIMES TO GET THE CAR RESTARTED. ALL LIGHTS COME ON DASH, BATTERY LIGHT INCLUDED, BUT HAD BATTERY CHECKED AND IT IS FINE. TRYING TO RESTART, IT DOESN'T WANT TO TURN OVER. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH SEVERAL CARS BEHIND ME AND HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED BECAUSE OF IT. TAKING INTO DEALERSHIP TOMORROW TO SEE WHAT THEY'RE GOING TO DO. AFTER READING OTHER STORIES VERY SIMILAR TO MINE, I'M NOT VERY HOPEFUL.

NHTSA ODI #11270950

66,585 miles · Oct 3, 2019
Air BagsUnknown Or Other

WHILE STATIONARY THE CAR STEERING WHEEL SHAKES REALLY BAD. WHILE IN MOTION THE CAR JERKS. WITHOUT PUSHING ON BREAK. THE CAR TAKES A LONG TIME TO GET A LITTLE SPEED YOU HAVE TO MASH THE GAS PEDDLE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON

NHTSA ODI #11265886

11,993 miles · Sep 14, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineUnknown Or Other

DOESN'T START. EVERY LIGHT CAME ON. EVERYTHING NEEDED TO BE SERVICED AIR BAGS KEY FOB NOT DETECTED AIR BAGS NEEDED SERVICE PARKING BRAKE NEEDS SERVICE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. BATTERY LIGHT ON. CAN ONLY START WITH A CHARGE ONCE CHARGE REMOVED CAR DOESN'T START. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT THE CAR WAS ON THE …

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DOESN'T START. EVERY LIGHT CAME ON. EVERYTHING NEEDED TO BE SERVICED AIR BAGS KEY FOB NOT DETECTED AIR BAGS NEEDED SERVICE PARKING BRAKE NEEDS SERVICE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. BATTERY LIGHT ON. CAN ONLY START WITH A CHARGE ONCE CHARGE REMOVED CAR DOESN'T START. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT THE CAR WAS ON THE RECALL LIST, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE CAR COMPANY.

NHTSA ODI #11255460

56,527 miles · Aug 16, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineUnknown Or Other

WITHIN 1 MILE, MY CAR SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE COMING TO A STOP. THE SCREEN ON THE DASH SAID TO 'SHIFT TO P TO START'. I DID SO, AND THEN IT SOUNDED AS IF MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO START BACK UP AND TOOK ME THREE TRIES THE FIRST TIME AND TWO THE SECOND TIME TO GET IT STARTED. NOW LOOKING INTO IT THESE CARS HAVE A HISTORY OF THIS SAME PR…

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WITHIN 1 MILE, MY CAR SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE COMING TO A STOP. THE SCREEN ON THE DASH SAID TO 'SHIFT TO P TO START'. I DID SO, AND THEN IT SOUNDED AS IF MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO START BACK UP AND TOOK ME THREE TRIES THE FIRST TIME AND TWO THE SECOND TIME TO GET IT STARTED. NOW LOOKING INTO IT THESE CARS HAVE A HISTORY OF THIS SAME PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THEM BEING MADE, BUT NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT.

NHTSA ODI #11244341

29,200 miles · Jul 30, 2019
Unknown Or Other

I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND MY AC STOPPED WORKING FORTUNATELY I WASN'T FAR AWAY FROM HOME. I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT WHERE THE AC COMPRESSOR WAS MELTING THE AC COMPRESSOR CLUTCH POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR OTHER HAZARDS,

NHTSA ODI #11240740

5 miles · Jul 18, 2019
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL. AFTER I REACHED 64,000 MILES MAY VEHICLE TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. IT TOOK AT LEAST 5 TIMES FOR THE MOTOR TO TURN OVER. AS SOON AS POWER WAS RESTORED BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. NOW THE BATTERY LIGHT IS OFF BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. SINCE THEN I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD IT WA…

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TAKATA RECALL. AFTER I REACHED 64,000 MILES MAY VEHICLE TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. IT TOOK AT LEAST 5 TIMES FOR THE MOTOR TO TURN OVER. AS SOON AS POWER WAS RESTORED BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. NOW THE BATTERY LIGHT IS OFF BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. SINCE THEN I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE BATTERY. I'VE HAD MY BATTERY TESTED AND THAT'S NOT THE PROBLEM. THERE NOW S A MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT IS WRONG. I HAVE TRIED TO DRIVE MY CAR SINCE AND IT CONTINUES TO TURN OFF. THIS IS ONLY NOT A HAZARD TO MYSELF BUT TO OTHERS THAT ARE DRIVING BECAUSE IT ABRUPTLY STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CHRYSLER I NEED YOU TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11232972

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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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.