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2016 Chrysler 200

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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

Air Bags complaints

88 reports
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Mileage unknown · May 5, 2021
Air Bags

A SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2016 CHRYSLER 200. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER RECALL AND HAD THEM CHECK INTO THE AIRBAG SITUATION. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIRBAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND WILL NOT BE COVERED SINCE MY VEHICLE IS OUTS…

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A SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2016 CHRYSLER 200. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER RECALL AND HAD THEM CHECK INTO THE AIRBAG SITUATION. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIRBAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND WILL NOT BE COVERED SINCE MY VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY. THE REPAIR IS APPROXIMATELY $1200.00. I DO NOT BELIEVE AS A CUSTOMER I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS REPAIR. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND ITS NOT A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE AND I DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE AIRBAG OR HARNESS TO WHERE I WOULD OF DAMAGED IT. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND PURCHASING VEHICLES FOR THE LAST 30 + YEARS AND NEVER HAD ANY SUCH ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NO SUCCESS INTO TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY. I WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE A FORMAL COMPLAINT ON THIS AND SEEKING TO SEE WHAT MY OPTIONS ARE IN THIS SITUATION. CHRYSLER CANNOT EVEN ADVISE WHICH AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE WHICH I FIND HARD TO BELIEVE IN THIS TIME AND AGE WITH ALL THE TECHNOLOGY PROVIDED. I FIND THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE PRO ACTIVE IN ADDRESSING THIS REPAIR BEFORE ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN TO CAUSE POSSIBLE HARM OR EVEN CASUALTIES.

NHTSA ODI #11415241

Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2021
Air Bags

THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON A COUPLE MONTH OUT OF NO WHERE AT FIRST IT WOULD COME OFF AND ON NOW IT'S ON CONSTANTLY

NHTSA ODI #11413294

34,980 miles · Apr 7, 2021
Air Bags

ONE MINUTE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL BE ON THEN THE NEXT IT WILL BE OFF. IT'S SOMETHING WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE EVERY TIME SOMEONE SITS THERE OR MOVE THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT CONTINUES TO GO ON AND OFF. I HAVE SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET FOR ANY RECALLS BUT DIDN'T SEE ANY. I DID NOTICE THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIS…

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ONE MINUTE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL BE ON THEN THE NEXT IT WILL BE OFF. IT'S SOMETHING WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE EVERY TIME SOMEONE SITS THERE OR MOVE THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT CONTINUES TO GO ON AND OFF. I HAVE SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET FOR ANY RECALLS BUT DIDN'T SEE ANY. I DID NOTICE THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIS ON EITHER BOTH, OR JUST ONE SIDE OF THE CAR. IT'S NOT JUST ME HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED TO BE FIXED.

NHTSA ODI #11406881

Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2021
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT'S SON INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND AN AUDIBLE ALERT WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GLENDALE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (10070 MANCHESTER RD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63122) AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS AN AI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT'S SON INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND AN AUDIBLE ALERT WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GLENDALE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (10070 MANCHESTER RD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63122) AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS AN AIR BAG FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT RECALLS WERE VIN SPECIFIC AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11405949

63,000 miles · Feb 1, 2021
Air BagsElectrical System

CAR IS STALLING WHILE MAKING TURNS. THERE IS NO INDICATION, NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE IS A WARNING ADVISORY THAT THE SAFETY PASSENGER BAG IS NOT WORKING

NHTSA ODI #11391038

Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 2020
Air BagsElectrical SystemSuspension

BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILS CAUSING HEAT TO STOP WORKING CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE CAR WAS MAKING A RADDLING SOUND THAN THE HEAT SHUT OFF THE CAR WAS STOPPED

NHTSA ODI #11385532

Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2020
Air BagsCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNED A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS CROSSING AN INTERSECTION AT 35 MPH, A DRUNK DRIVER RAN A RED LIGHT WHICH CAUSED HER SON TO T-BONE THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS TREATED AT THE SCENE FOR BRUISES TO HIS CHEST AND UPPER LEFT SHOU…

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TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNED A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS CROSSING AN INTERSECTION AT 35 MPH, A DRUNK DRIVER RAN A RED LIGHT WHICH CAUSED HER SON TO T-BONE THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS TREATED AT THE SCENE FOR BRUISES TO HIS CHEST AND UPPER LEFT SHOULDER BUT HE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE OTHER DRIVER WERE UNKNOWN AS HE WAS ARRESTED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. DUE TO THE ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE AN ASSESSMENT ON THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. DESPITE AN OFFICIAL ASSESSMENT, THE CONTACT CONSIDERED THE VEHICLE TO BE DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. *DT

NHTSA ODI #11373994

70,000 miles · Apr 28, 2020
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS NOT SECURED, WHICH CAUSED THE PLUG TO DETACH FROM THE WIRING HARNESS INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ROAD CONDITION WAS A FACTOR IN THE HARNESS BEING UNPLUGGED. ADDITIONALLY, THE HARNESS WAS AL…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS NOT SECURED, WHICH CAUSED THE PLUG TO DETACH FROM THE WIRING HARNESS INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ROAD CONDITION WAS A FACTOR IN THE HARNESS BEING UNPLUGGED. ADDITIONALLY, THE HARNESS WAS ALSO UNPLUGGED WHEN A PASSENGER ENTERED OR EXITED THE VEHICLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.

NHTSA ODI #11322584

Mileage unknown · Apr 20, 2020
Air BagsElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering

THE SEAT BELT INDICATOR STAYS ON. CODE U0001 ONLY OCCURRED AT IN & OUT INSPECTIONS. CODE U1504 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 3/2020.

NHTSA ODI #11321677

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

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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.