2016 CHRYSLER 200

6 recalls — 587 complaints

18V332000 May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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... Read more
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... Read more
4,815,661 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
18V332000 May 17, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
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... Read more
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... Read more
4,815,661 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
18V332000 May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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... Read more
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... Read more
4,815,661 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
16V589000 Aug 10, 2016
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
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.
192 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
16V589000 Aug 10, 2016
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
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.
192 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
16V589000 Aug 10, 2016
STEERING
Defect Description
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.
192 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Complaint Statistics

587 total complaints 32 crashes 16 fires 26 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE131
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM108
AIR BAGS87
POWER TRAIN62
UNKNOWN OR OTHER55
SERVICE BRAKES33
STEERING22
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)18
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13
ENGINE Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
I am reporting multiple safety-related issues involving my 2016 Chrysler 200 S. On 02/06/2024, after an oil change at a dealership, the underbody skid plate bolts were not reinstalled. While driving, the skid plate fell and I lost control of the vehicle, creating a serious safety hazard. No warning ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
I am reporting multiple safety-related issues involving my 2016 Chrysler 200 S. On 02/06/2024, after an oil change at a dealership, the underbody skid plate bolts were not reinstalled. While driving, the skid plate fell and I lost control of the vehicle, creating a serious safety hazard. No warning ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
I am reporting multiple safety-related issues involving my 2016 Chrysler 200 S. On 02/06/2024, after an oil change at a dealership, the underbody skid plate bolts were not reinstalled. While driving, the skid plate fell and I lost control of the vehicle, creating a serious safety hazard. No warning ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: Dec 29, 2025
While driving, my 2016 Chrysler 200 (3.6L V6) experienced a sudden and complete electrical failure. All systems shut down simultaneously, including the dashboard, engine, power steering assist, and electrical accessories. The vehicle coasted to a stop and would not restart—no crank, no dash lights... Read more
ENGINE Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 18, 2025
During acceleration, thick white smoke began to come out tail pipe. Car instantly turns off in the middle of the street in rush hour traffic while I had my 4 year old daughter in the car. Police threatened to impound car if not moved immediately. Had to pay a hefty tow fee twice to get the car to th... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 22, 2025
Incident date: Nov 17, 2025
Service airbag system My car doesn’t start
ENGINE Nov 3, 2025
Incident date: Aug 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking erratically. There was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact also noticed the strong fuel... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 13, 2025
Incident date: Jul 1, 2025
My airbag sensor has randomly come on and off for about 2 years, it sense cut off and stayed off up until recently in early 2025 the “service passenger airbag” sensor comes on and stays on which affects the ability to pass a state inspection in Virginia.
AIR BAGS Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Sep 2, 2024
My air bag light has been flickering on and off for quite some time now. I’ve taken it to a professional mechanic as well as Gerber and they have both fixed the issue by unplugging and replugging the harness underneath the passenger seat. I was told this issue with this type of Chrysler has been b... Read more
STEERING Jun 25, 2025
Incident date: Jun 24, 2025
UNKNOWN- I was driving and it was storming bad, I accidentally drove through this road that was flooded and my car then said throttle control and my car started to not drive as well then when I took a turn my car stopped and it would not move. I turned it off and it started going again, then when I ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 25, 2025
Incident date: Jun 24, 2025
UNKNOWN- I was driving and it was storming bad, I accidentally drove through this road that was flooded and my car then said throttle control and my car started to not drive as well then when I took a turn my car stopped and it would not move. I turned it off and it started going again, then when I ... Read more
ENGINE Jun 25, 2025
Incident date: Jun 24, 2025
UNKNOWN- I was driving and it was storming bad, I accidentally drove through this road that was flooded and my car then said throttle control and my car started to not drive as well then when I took a turn my car stopped and it would not move. I turned it off and it started going again, then when I ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 5, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
Vehicle has 46,000 miles on odometer. A year ago the "Service Airbag System" light would intermittently illuminate. It is now staying lit all the time. I was speaking with an acquaintance as they had the same vehicle. Theirs caught on fire under the seat in the electrical connection box for the airb... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 5, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
Vehicle has 46,000 miles on odometer. A year ago the "Service Airbag System" light would intermittently illuminate. It is now staying lit all the time. I was speaking with an acquaintance as they had the same vehicle. Theirs caught on fire under the seat in the electrical connection box for the airb... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 6, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2025
My engine filter housing is leaking oil.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 29, 2025
Incident date: Feb 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the instrument cluster flickered, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds. The contact had ta... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 15, 2025
Incident date: Apr 11, 2025
I took my car to Carman Dodge Chrylser Dealer located 196 s Dupont hwy , new castle de, 19720. My car was scheduled for a recall repair u90 and power train software update. I took my car in 4-10-25 and it stayed overnight until 4-11-25. When receiving my car I was presented with new issues that caus... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 15, 2025
Incident date: Apr 11, 2025
I took my car to Carman Dodge Chrylser Dealer located 196 s Dupont hwy , new castle de, 19720. My car was scheduled for a recall repair u90 and power train software update. I took my car in 4-10-25 and it stayed overnight until 4-11-25. When receiving my car I was presented with new issues that caus... Read more
ENGINE Feb 20, 2025
Incident date: Feb 18, 2025
I have two Chrysler vehicles of the same timeframe. This 200 C and a 2017 Pacifica. Both of them have the 3.6 L Penta star V6. Both of them have had the same problem. Where the oil filter goes it is a plastic housing that goes to a metal oil cooler assembly. That housing becomes dry and brittle due ... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS Feb 20, 2025
Incident date: Nov 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the message "Service Air Bag" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure might be a factory defect; however, the vehicle was not diagn... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 28, 2025
The transmission jumped into neutral while going 65mph also indicating “service park brake” and “service transmission”. The vehicle slowing down almost caused another vehicle to rear end me as I was looking for a safe place to try and pull over. No one has inspected properly these vehicles d... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 28, 2025
The transmission jumped into neutral while going 65mph also indicating “service park brake” and “service transmission”. The vehicle slowing down almost caused another vehicle to rear end me as I was looking for a safe place to try and pull over. No one has inspected properly these vehicles d... Read more
ENGINE Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Dec 30, 2024
The contact owned a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was made aware by another driver that flames were emanating from underneath the vehicle, prompting her to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. Upon exiting the vehicle became completely ... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 14, 2023
The car will not shift into park. Have had the problem “fixed” twice and still continues to happen. It will say “ Vehicle Not in Park Engage Park Brake to Prevent Rolling”
STRUCTURE Dec 26, 2024
Incident date: Dec 21, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the front passenger's side tire detached. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the place of residence. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The man... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 23, 2024
Incident date: Dec 23, 2024
Unknown
ENGINE Dec 23, 2024
Incident date: Dec 23, 2024
Unknown
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 23, 2024
Incident date: Dec 23, 2024
Unknown
SEATS Sep 25, 2024
Incident date: Sep 20, 2024
Air bag light comes on. We have had it checked by 3 different technicians. They have found that it is an issue with the control module, and seat squibs need to be replaced. This is a $4000 issue that is directly related to the safety of the driver of the car. They said it looks to be a manufacturing... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 25, 2024
Incident date: Sep 20, 2024
Air bag light comes on. We have had it checked by 3 different technicians. They have found that it is an issue with the control module, and seat squibs need to be replaced. This is a $4000 issue that is directly related to the safety of the driver of the car. They said it looks to be a manufacturing... Read more
STEERING Sep 16, 2024
Incident date: Sep 14, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering warning light illuminated. Additionally, the power steering seized, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three times within three days. Th... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 8, 2024
Incident date: Jul 8, 2024
The airbag Service light keeps coming on. There has been no accidents to this vehicle. There was a airbag safety recall on Chrysler 2016, but when I contacted Chrysler, they said my vehicle fell out of the date range that they assigned the recall to it was manufactured before a certain date referenc... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 19, 2024
Incident date: Mar 15, 2023
My vehicle Chrysler 200 2016 has several car mechanical issues. The shifting gears. Rough shifting while driving.The affected vehicle would lurch through gears, and it would sometimes shut down or automatically shift to neutral. Grinding or a crunching sound. Clutch slips or doesn't “feel right”... Read more
ENGINE May 19, 2024
Incident date: Mar 15, 2023
My vehicle Chrysler 200 2016 has several car mechanical issues. The shifting gears. Rough shifting while driving.The affected vehicle would lurch through gears, and it would sometimes shut down or automatically shift to neutral. Grinding or a crunching sound. Clutch slips or doesn't “feel right”... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 19, 2024
Incident date: Mar 15, 2023
My vehicle Chrysler 200 2016 has several car mechanical issues. The shifting gears. Rough shifting while driving.The affected vehicle would lurch through gears, and it would sometimes shut down or automatically shift to neutral. Grinding or a crunching sound. Clutch slips or doesn't “feel right”... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 17, 2024
Incident date: Feb 7, 2024
was driving and pulling in next to garage heard a loud pop and brake pedal when hard and could not stop the car and hit the side of the garage . safty issue is if i was at a higher speed and light turns red would not have been able to stop the car and would have hit another car or person ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Dec 2, 2023
Incident date: May 1, 2022
I HAVE BEEN SMELLING OIL AN ANTIFREEZE INSIDE MY CAR FOR ABOUT 1 YEAR. I AM NOT SURE IF THE OIL WILL START A FIRE, OR IF THE SMELL COULD HARM ME. I GOOGLED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THERE SEEMS TO MBE A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL FILLER, COOLER UNIT. I WAS ABLE TO SHINE A FLASHLIGHT DOWN AT THE BASE OF OI... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 1, 2023
Incident date: Aug 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. After jumpstarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to... Read more
ENGINE Nov 6, 2023
Incident date: Oct 16, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently shut off. During the failure the power steering and power brakes became inoperable. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the message "Waiting to Restart" was displayed. The cause o... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Sep 15, 2023
Incident date: Sep 11, 2023
The car originally would not start after several try's with the push start it started. However, the shift signal came up on the dashboard and the emergency brake light automatically came on, Once I pressed the brake it went off but none of the gear shift lights came on. Therefore, I was unable to dr... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 14, 2023
Incident date: Sep 7, 2023
I believe the brake or something related to the brakes failed. I ran a stop sign, with no evidence of brake marks on the road. I crossed over a highway hit a side walk almost hit a house. The safety of myself and others was at extreme danger. When finally came to a stop I couldn't put my car in P... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 14, 2023
Incident date: Sep 7, 2023
I believe the brake or something related to the brakes failed. I ran a stop sign, with no evidence of brake marks on the road. I crossed over a highway hit a side walk almost hit a house. The safety of myself and others was at extreme danger. When finally came to a stop I couldn't put my car in P... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION Sep 14, 2023
Incident date: Sep 7, 2023
I believe the brake or something related to the brakes failed. I ran a stop sign, with no evidence of brake marks on the road. I crossed over a highway hit a side walk almost hit a house. The safety of myself and others was at extreme danger. When finally came to a stop I couldn't put my car in P... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN Sep 12, 2023
Incident date: Aug 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and slowing down, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicl... Read more
SUSPENSION Aug 23, 2023
Incident date: Aug 22, 2023
On 08/22/2023, I took my vehicle into an auto service repair center to have diagnostics done due to a creeking sound. I was worried something could be wrong, and should any issues not be addressed or resolved, I could do more damage by continuing to drive my vehicle. Unfortunately I was advised th... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 19, 2023
Incident date: Aug 17, 2023
U90 2014-2016 2.4L IN-USE NOX- CATALYST EFFICIENCY W84 POWERTRAIN SOFTWARE UPDATE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 19, 2023
Incident date: Aug 17, 2023
U90 2014-2016 2.4L IN-USE NOX- CATALYST EFFICIENCY W84 POWERTRAIN SOFTWARE UPDATE
ENGINE Jul 24, 2023
Incident date: Jul 23, 2023
The car wouldn’t start ℹ open the hood closed it and then the car starts
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 9, 2023
Incident date: Jun 8, 2023
Throttle- My car just shut off and won't turn back on I had a computer update last week and then a week later i shut the car off like normal and tried to turn it back on and it wouldn't do nothing. The Dealership did a pcm update of service bulletin 18-020-17 on 6-1-23. I had drove for 2.5hrs witho... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 8, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
B0028-13 is the code that appears when a scanner tool is used because the "service airbag system" warning message came on. Reading the other U-Tube post concerning this problem it seems to be common and a possible danger to the driver and the front passenger.

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2016 CHRYSLER 200

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 9-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 36.0 27.0 Regular $2,200
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 9-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 36.0 27.0 Gasoline or E85 $2,200
3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 31.0 23.0 Gasoline or E85 $2,600

CO2 Emissions: 326.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHRYSLER 200

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE12016 Opened: Jun 18, 2012 — Closed: Oct 15, 2012
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2011
Engine stall
During PE12-016, Chrysler identified a condition in model year (MY) 2011 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines that may result in engine stall when stopped or travelling at very low speeds.According to Chrysler, this condition occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (P... Read more

CHRYSLER 200 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER 200 across all model years (2011–2017).

47 Total Recalls
6,930 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
359 Reported Crashes
73 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

CHRYSLER 200 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2018 0 1 View
2017 3 77 View
2016 (current) 6 587
2015 11 3,403 View
2014 3 312 View
2013 10 1,001 View
2012 8 1,009 View
2011 6 517 View
2010 0 23 View

Other CHRYSLER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TOWN AND COUNTRY 209 19,029 View
PACIFICA 150 10,200 View
SEBRING 114 4,101 View
300 112 6,460 View
VOYAGER 82 320 View
CIRRUS 53 1,232 View
LEBARON 48 837 View
NEW YORKER 44 1,035 View