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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
86,000 miles · Oct 23, 2019
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "AIR BAG NEEDS SERVICING" WARNING MESSAGE WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE WIRING TO THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTU…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "AIR BAG NEEDS SERVICING" WARNING MESSAGE WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE WIRING TO THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

NHTSA ODI #11270418

70,000 miles · Oct 20, 2019
EnginePower TrainWheels

THE PRESSURE ON MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE ISNT READING IT AT ALL AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A AN ELECTRICAL SO I CHANGED IT THEN A POPPING AND CLICKING SOUND STARTED SO I WENT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE CV AXEL JOINT I REPLACED IT STILL PERSIST THEY SAID IT MIGHT BE A VALVE OK I REPLACED STILL HAS THE POPPING AND CLICK…

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THE PRESSURE ON MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE ISNT READING IT AT ALL AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A AN ELECTRICAL SO I CHANGED IT THEN A POPPING AND CLICKING SOUND STARTED SO I WENT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE CV AXEL JOINT I REPLACED IT STILL PERSIST THEY SAID IT MIGHT BE A VALVE OK I REPLACED STILL HAS THE POPPING AND CLICKING SOUND AND TO TOP IT OFF WHEN IM PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL TO GO FASTER THE CAR FOR SOME REASON PULLS BACK THEY TOLD ME AT THE CHRYSLER AUTO REPAID IT MIGHT BE BECAUSE IT NEEDS THE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND HAD IT DONE BUT IT STILL PERSISTS I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO ITS COST ME SO MUCH MONEY TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WRONG WITH IT AND FOR SOME ONE ON MINIMUM WAGE ITS GETTING VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE PAYING THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS PROBLEMS THAT JUST WON'T GO AWAY.

NHTSA ODI #11269610

53,000 miles · Oct 16, 2019
Electrical SystemEngine

MY CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE RUNNING AND TELLS ME TO SWITCH TO PARK. THE STEERING WHEEL AND BREAKS LOCK UP. THIS HAPPENS MID DRIVE OR WHEN I TURN A CORNER AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ON MY 2015 CHRYSLER 200 AND NOW I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY 2016 CHRYSLER. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED THIS IS A MANUFACTURER ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11268902

58,326 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

15,000 miles · Oct 4, 2019
Electrical SystemParking Brake

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO JOEY ACCARDI CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 909 S FEDERAL HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062, PHONE NUMBER: 888-498-6232), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO JOEY ACCARDI CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 909 S FEDERAL HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062, PHONE NUMBER: 888-498-6232), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

NHTSA ODI #11266165

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

11,000 miles · Sep 18, 2019
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED A COUPLE OF TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANCIRA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (210-819-5383, LOCATED AT 10807 W I H 10, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED A COUPLE OF TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANCIRA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (210-819-5383, LOCATED AT 10807 W I H 10, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SIDED WITH THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000.

NHTSA ODI #11256500

53,000 miles · Sep 16, 2019
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System

HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY A MONTH AGO. WENT TO LEAVE AND CAR WOULD NOT START. HAD TO GET A JUMP FROM KY DAUGHTER TO TAKE TO HAVE BATTERY TESTED. BAD BATTERY! AND NOW FUEL PUMP HAS A SHORT IN IT. DRIVING CAR AND STALLED AND SAID PUT INTO PARK. STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD UNTIL TOW TRUCK CAME.

NHTSA ODI #11255958

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

30,000 miles · Sep 8, 2019
EngineService Brakes

I'M BUYING THIS CAR THIS WEEK WHERE THERE ANY RECALL ISSUES I WANT TO MAKE SURE THE DEALER REPAIRED THEM

NHTSA ODI #11253974

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.