NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
23 reportsClear category filter58,326 miles · Oct 16, 2019
EnginePower TrainSteering
I HAVE A 2016 CHRYSLER 200 AND OF YOU ARE A QUART LOW THE VEHICLE HAS A SENSOR WHICH TELLS THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF IT DON'T MATTER WE'RE YOU ARE AT AND YOU CAN ONLY GO 1800 TO 2000 MILES TILL IT BURNS THAT QUART OFF SO WHEN THE VEHICLE DIES THE POWER STEERING IS TURNED OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS SO THERE IS NO WAY TO GET O…
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I HAVE A 2016 CHRYSLER 200 AND OF YOU ARE A QUART LOW THE VEHICLE HAS A SENSOR WHICH TELLS THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF IT DON'T MATTER WE'RE YOU ARE AT AND YOU CAN ONLY GO 1800 TO 2000 MILES TILL IT BURNS THAT QUART OFF SO WHEN THE VEHICLE DIES THE POWER STEERING IS TURNED OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS SO THERE IS NO WAY TO GET OFF THE ROAD YOU HAVE TO STOP THE CAR AND PUT IN PARK TO START AGAIN I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MEANS SO SAFTY IS WORKING PROPERLY SO THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING BUT TO ME THAT SEEMS LIKE A SAFTY HAZARD TO ANYONE IN THE CAR TO GET REAR ENDED OR IN A INTERSECTION
NHTSA ODI #11268818
29,530 miles · Oct 23, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ERRONEOUSLY TURN TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ERRONEOUSLY TURN TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (GETTEL CHRYSLER, 2323 TAMIAMI TRAIL, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,530.
NHTSA ODI #11142108
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 2018
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V589000 (STEERING, STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CHRYSLER DEALER (OURISMA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V589000 (STEERING, STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CHRYSLER DEALER (OURISMAN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF ALEXANDRIA, 5900 RICHMOND HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303, (877) 249-0486) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11109935
Mileage unknown · May 25, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineSteering
WHILE IN MOTION MY CAR HAS STOPPED RUNNING ON 5 DIFFERENT TIMES, 3 OUT OF THE 5 TIMES I WAS IN CRUSIE CONTROL DRIVING ON THE HWY WHEN I LOST ALL CONTROL. THE OTHER 2 TIMES WAS IN TOWN AT A LOW SPEED. CAR IS ON BUT WONT GO ANY WHERE, ITS STUCK IN DRIVE THE ALARMS AND SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH COME ON RPM WILL RUM UP TO ABOUT 200…
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WHILE IN MOTION MY CAR HAS STOPPED RUNNING ON 5 DIFFERENT TIMES, 3 OUT OF THE 5 TIMES I WAS IN CRUSIE CONTROL DRIVING ON THE HWY WHEN I LOST ALL CONTROL. THE OTHER 2 TIMES WAS IN TOWN AT A LOW SPEED. CAR IS ON BUT WONT GO ANY WHERE, ITS STUCK IN DRIVE THE ALARMS AND SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH COME ON RPM WILL RUM UP TO ABOUT 2000 BUT STILL WONT DO ANYTHING ELSE. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SHIFTING HARD AND DRIVING HARD, QUITE A BIT HAD IT SERVICED 3TIMES, TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED THERE WAS A HOLE IN IT THAT CAME FROM INTERNAL. AIR BAG WIRING HARNAS HAD TO BE REPLACED AS WELL, HEAD LIGHT HARNEST HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WIRES WERE SHORTING OUT MY BATTERY, IGINTION HAD TO BE REPLACED AS WELL DUE TO THE WIRING AND PROGRAM.
NHTSA ODI #11097960
41,000 miles · Feb 9, 2018
Electrical SystemSteeringSuspension
ON JANUARY 13TH 2018 AT 5AM IN THE MORNING THE CAR WENT INTO A STATE OF EMERGENCY TO WHERE I COULDNT EVEN BREAK AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT THEN CAME ON AND THE CAR WOULDNT CUT OFF FOR HOURS. TOOK THE CAR TO RUSS DARROW CHRYSLER FOR SUSPENSIONS ISSUES AND ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS BECAUSE THEY COULDNT LO…
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ON JANUARY 13TH 2018 AT 5AM IN THE MORNING THE CAR WENT INTO A STATE OF EMERGENCY TO WHERE I COULDNT EVEN BREAK AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT THEN CAME ON AND THE CAR WOULDNT CUT OFF FOR HOURS. TOOK THE CAR TO RUSS DARROW CHRYSLER FOR SUSPENSIONS ISSUES AND ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS BECAUSE THEY COULDNT LOCATE ANY CODES FOR WHAT I HAD SAW ON THE CAR. ALTHOUGH MY CAR WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST I HAD THE SAME ISSUES THAT OTHER CARS THIS TYPE DID HAVE AND IT COSTED ME $2989 FOR REPAIRS
NHTSA ODI #11072014
57,000 miles · Jan 17, 2018
EngineSteeringUnknown Or Other
SINCE I'VE BOUGHT THE CAR, UPON ACCELERATING, STOPPING, PRETTY MUCH DOING ANY DRIVING THE CAR WILL BUBBLE UNDER AND JERK AS IF YOU'RE MANUALLY SWITCHING SHIFTS. IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE OVER THE 2 YEARS I'VE OWNED THIS CAR AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO HELP BECAUSE THERE'S NO "CODE" THAT FINDS THE PROBLEM. MY CAR ALSO, WILL LOCK THE WH…
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SINCE I'VE BOUGHT THE CAR, UPON ACCELERATING, STOPPING, PRETTY MUCH DOING ANY DRIVING THE CAR WILL BUBBLE UNDER AND JERK AS IF YOU'RE MANUALLY SWITCHING SHIFTS. IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE OVER THE 2 YEARS I'VE OWNED THIS CAR AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO HELP BECAUSE THERE'S NO "CODE" THAT FINDS THE PROBLEM. MY CAR ALSO, WILL LOCK THE WHEEL WHILE I'M DRIVING, LOCK THE BRAKE AND GAS AND TURN COMPLETELY OFF AS IF THE BATTERY DIED AND I CAN'T PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL OR ANYTHING SINCE IT IS LOCKED. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED MY TO BE IN MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASHES. THE CAR IS NOW SHAKING AND STILL HAVING A BUBBLY FEEL UNDER THE CAR AS IF IT'S HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING UP WHILE I'M DRIVING.
NHTSA ODI #11063284
24,000 miles · Dec 11, 2017
EngineSteeringVehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE IS STALLING, COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF, LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS DONE IT AS 20MPH, 45MPH, GOING STRAIGHT, TURNING LEFT, TURNING RIGHT. THERE IS NO NOTIFICATION THAT THIS IS HAPPENING. THE ONLY THING I CAN TELL IT'S HAPPENING IS IT LOOSES POWER, STEERING LOCKS UP AND THE CAR DASH SAYS "SHIFT TO P TO START VEHICLE"…
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VEHICLE IS STALLING, COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF, LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS DONE IT AS 20MPH, 45MPH, GOING STRAIGHT, TURNING LEFT, TURNING RIGHT. THERE IS NO NOTIFICATION THAT THIS IS HAPPENING. THE ONLY THING I CAN TELL IT'S HAPPENING IS IT LOOSES POWER, STEERING LOCKS UP AND THE CAR DASH SAYS "SHIFT TO P TO START VEHICLE". WHEN I DO THAT, THE CAR TAKES AT LEAST 30-456 SECONDS TO COMPLETELY START BACK UP AND RUNNING. IT ACTS LIKE IT DOES NOT WANT TO START BACK UP. I HAVE TRAVELLED COUNTY ROADS, CITY STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND IT HAS DONE IT ON EACH ONE OF THEM. THIS IS NOT OK AND SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE BLOWN OFF WITH NO RECALL. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN THAT IS 99.9% OF THE TIME IN THE CAR WITH ME. I CAN NOT HAVE THIS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN WITH NOTHING BEING DONE OR RESOLVED OF THIS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 DIFFERENT CHRYSLER DEALERS AND THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON WITH IT BECAUSE THE CAR IS NOT THROWING ANY CODES WHEN IT HAPPENS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NOTHING.
NHTSA ODI #11053828
19,000 miles · Nov 7, 2017
SteeringSuspensionCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THEN LANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, CAUSING THE AXLE TO DETACH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REP…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THEN LANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, CAUSING THE AXLE TO DETACH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KENDALL DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (13355 S W 137TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33186, PHONE NUMBER: (786) 231-2000), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT AN INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
NHTSA ODI #11044154
42,000 miles · Oct 24, 2017
Steering
ON HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 70 MPH. LIGHT CAME ON SAYING POWER STEERING NOT WORKING. KEEPS GOING IN & OUT. HARD TO STEER WHEN LIGHT COMES ON. LIGHT GOES OUT & STEERING IS FINE. DOES THIS IN TOWN TOO.
NHTSA ODI #11039246
10,012 miles · May 25, 2017
Electrical SystemService BrakesSteering
RODENTS CHEWED MY WIRES AND BATTERY COVER UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2016 CHRYSLER 200. ALL MAJOR LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD , BRAKES AND EM ERRORS AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LOW. EFFECTS MY STEERING MINOR
NHTSA ODI #10991700
Official recalls
2May 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.
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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.
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.
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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 ↗
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