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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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344Owner complaints

Model-year median: 336

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
628
2013192
20141,987
2015344
201643
20171
2018
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
132Electrical System
112Air Bags
88Power Train
63Unknown Or Other
55
All reported categories
Service Brakes
33Steering
23Electronic Stability Control (esc)
18Vehicle Speed Control
16Fuel/propulsion System
14Suspension
8Wheels
7Structure
6Seats
3Exterior Lighting
2Forward Collision Avoidance
2Seat Belts
2Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Visibility/wiper
2Back Over Prevention
1Equipment
1Parking Brake
1Traction Control System
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

245 reports with mileage · 99 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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

What owners actually said

344 reports
67,000 miles · Sep 3, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EnginePower Train

MY CAR IS STRUGGLING WITH STARTING. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED. FIRST TRIP TO DEALERSHIP, THEY STATED IT NEEDED A COMPUTER UPDATE. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE AFTER THE COMPUTER UPDATE AND BEGIN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. GIVES ME A "SERVICE TRANSMISSION" MESSAGE. IT'S ONLY AT 67,000 MILES AND I HAVENT OWNED IT A YEAR.…

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MY CAR IS STRUGGLING WITH STARTING. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED. FIRST TRIP TO DEALERSHIP, THEY STATED IT NEEDED A COMPUTER UPDATE. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE AFTER THE COMPUTER UPDATE AND BEGIN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. GIVES ME A "SERVICE TRANSMISSION" MESSAGE. IT'S ONLY AT 67,000 MILES AND I HAVENT OWNED IT A YEAR. VERY FRUSTRATED. IT IS GOING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TOMORROW!

NHTSA ODI #11253062

94,000 miles · Sep 1, 2019
Power Train

2016 CHRYSLER 200 S WITH 94,000 MILES SHIFTS HARD BETWEEN GEARS, OFTEN FEELING/SOUNDING LIKE IT IS SLAMMING INTO GEAR. IT SURGES WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS AND BUCKS AND JERKS DURING RAPID ACCELERATION.

NHTSA ODI #11252644

104,000 miles · Aug 28, 2019
Air BagsService Brakes

TAKATA RECALL, AIR BAG ICON STAYS ON. GAS CAP ICON STAYS ON. UPON CRUSE CONTROL, TO CONTINUE AT THE PREVIOUS SPEED ON INCLINE , THE BRAKES AND DASH LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH. PULLED OVER TURNED CAR OFF AND STARTED BACK UP AS K WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE.

NHTSA ODI #11252069

66,000 miles · Aug 25, 2019
Electrical SystemEngine

CAR SUDDENLY DIED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULDN'T START BACK. CAR HAS 66K MILES. AFTER GETTING A JUMP WE GOT CAR HOME AND HOOKED BATTERY TO A CHARGER. NEXT TIME I WENT TO DRIVE IT IT DIED AGAIN AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT STARTED BACK BUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BLINKS ON AND OFF AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS START GOING ON AND OFF. CURRENTLY…

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CAR SUDDENLY DIED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULDN'T START BACK. CAR HAS 66K MILES. AFTER GETTING A JUMP WE GOT CAR HOME AND HOOKED BATTERY TO A CHARGER. NEXT TIME I WENT TO DRIVE IT IT DIED AGAIN AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT STARTED BACK BUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BLINKS ON AND OFF AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS START GOING ON AND OFF. CURRENTLY UNABLE TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE IT WILL JUST DIE WHILE DRIVING AND WITH INSTRUMENT PANEL BLINKING IT DOESN'T SHOW ACCURATE SPEED. PLEASE RECALL THIS CAR BEFORE IT KILLS SOMEONE!

NHTSA ODI #11246279

89,000 miles · Aug 24, 2019
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine

CAR KEEP STALLING OUT

NHTSA ODI #11246153

30,000 miles · Aug 21, 2019
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngine

AT TIMES WILL NOT START . ENGINE DIES WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION LOSES POWER THEN AFTER RESTING IT WILL GO AGAIN THEN OUT OF NOWHERE IT STALLS AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI #11245524

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

59,306 miles · Aug 6, 2019
Air Bags

TL- A MECHANIC CALLED ON BEHALF OF AN OWNER OF A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WITHIN THE PAST MONTH HE HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL VEHICLE OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL THAT HAVE HAD DEFECTIVE PASSENGER AIR BAGS. ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG'S JUMPER HARNESS BECOMES DISABLED WHICH DEEMS THE AIR BAG IN…

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TL- A MECHANIC CALLED ON BEHALF OF AN OWNER OF A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WITHIN THE PAST MONTH HE HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL VEHICLE OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL THAT HAVE HAD DEFECTIVE PASSENGER AIR BAGS. ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG'S JUMPER HARNESS BECOMES DISABLED WHICH DEEMS THE AIR BAG INEFFECTIVE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE WHICH LED THE OWNER TAKE THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED. THE MECHANIC CALLED A DEALERSHIP(ALLEN SAMUELS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF JACKSON 1623 US 45 BYP, JACKSON TN 38305, 731-664-8400) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THAT MATTER WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN(10-002-18) AND NOT AN ACTUAL RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ON THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE MECHANIC TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,306. JO

NHTSA ODI #11241978

71,000 miles · Aug 5, 2019
Air Bags

A CODE CAME UP FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SQUIB. SHOP FOUND A RELATED TSB BUT WILL REQUIRE DIAGNOSTIC AND POSSIBLY DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT SEATS. ALSO NOTED THERE ARE MULTIPLE MODULES THAT NEED UPDATES.

NHTSA ODI #11241894

51,000 miles · Aug 3, 2019
Electrical SystemEngine

CAR SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING ON THE HIGHWAY

NHTSA ODI #11241559

Official recalls

2

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

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.