85 of the
6,952 complaints filed about the Chrysler 200
are about the body and structure —
1% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2015.
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 indicators were present prior to this failure. The issue was identified immediately after leaving the dealership and is not properly documented in service records. In July 2022, following a battery replacement by the same dealership, the vehicle repeatedly lost power and stalled, leaving me stranded multiple times. I paid for diagnostic testing, but there is no documentation confirming proper diagnosis or repair. I was later advised incorrect hardware had been installed. On 02/27/2026, I was told the check engine light was on and diagnostic codes were cleared without repair. There is no documentation of the codes or repairs performed. I was also informed on 11/19/2022 that parts were ordered for a safety recall. From that date until 02/27/2026, I was repeatedly told parts were unavailable. I scheduled repair and dropped off the vehicle on 03/13/2026. I received notice that repair had begun, but later discovered the vehicle had not been serviced at all. No explanation was provided. Additionally, service records are inaccurate. A vehicle history report shows service on 03/17/2026 at a dealership I have never visited. The vehicle was not serviced anywhere on that date. These issues involve loss of control, repeated stalling, improper repairs, failure to complete a recall, and inaccurate reporting. Documentation is incomplete or missing. Supporting documents are available.
NHTSA complaint #11728090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Somebody switch my vin to another car stolen the parts the car unsafe swaying and stole the shocks control arm sway bar air bag tampered my car had a key hole on the trunk when I bought it it not there the gas pedal break pedal no correct the car is dangerous and I have a stolen switched Chrysler under my vin number the metal tag missing out the windshield and not my engine
NHTSA complaint #11697540 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Since the day I picked up the car from the dealership lot, I have had consistent issues with this vehicle simply operating safely and normally. In Arizona, you're legally responsible for a vehicle the moment you sign — even before you drive it off the property — so I was essentially stuck with it. From that point forward, I have been at my dealership nearly every month due to various mechanical and electrical issues. The vehicle has a history of repeated electrical and mechanical failures that affect both safety and basic function. One of the most serious problems is that the car randomly shuts off while driving, including in traffic and at intersections. This happens without warning and creates a serious risk of being hit from behind or losing control of the vehicle. In addition, the car frequently fails to start. It will often require a jump-start just to turn on, but even then, service technicians have told me the battery is not the issue, and in some cases, it doesn’t respond to a jump at all. The problem remains undiagnosed, with technicians saying they cannot pinpoint the cause. The issue appears to be electrical or ignition-related, but no definitive fix has been found. There have also been ongoing problems with the transmission jerking, hesitation during acceleration, and various warning lights coming on, including the battery, check engine, and transmission indicators. These issues began shortly after purchase and have occurred consistently over time. The vehicle has been brought to the dealership numerous times, where they have attempted repairs, but the problems continue. It is not safe to drive and continues to present a major safety hazard due to unexpected shutdowns and unreliable starting. These issues have been acknowledged by the dealer but never resolved, and the vehicle and components are available for inspection upon request.
NHTSA complaint #11671426 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
NHTSA complaint #11632455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moss brothers sold me a stolen car the metal bintag is missing the 2nd key missing air bags tampered I paid it off 2 days ago the car dangerous swaying wrong break petal and gas the seats the frame not safe and the bin number shows a sunroof they sold me a salvaged car here's the engine a rustedengine the windshield unsafe corporate the car is dangerous and marked parts the tire can off a ND shuts off in traffic the tires unsafe airbags tampered I only let moss brothers service the dealership fid this I have a stolen unsafe tire pressure system and insurance fraud my vin number and lies under reports switched parts the trunk welded then nolesco sued me a auto strident in palm springs with a [XXX] never met him they keep lieing and the engine disappeared the seat stering wheel and mileage tampered it's to where I'm black a woman and lieing police reports please it drove threw traffic pick up speed the voltage they stole the control module a salvaged switched vin I [XXX] never had a accident I located my original car they went to police officers choked drug me I was was in jail 3 weeks they went threw my property in jail yolks it out of town the dealership did this check cameras the finance manager walked me to the trunk pulled they key out opened it right now no key hole the car all led lights stole all rusted old parts carpet tore out it was a inside job they keep breaking in cut the hoses its to where they said because I'm black I won't win I want my parts please I paid off a stolen switched vin please and took my title pac auto [XXX] real name [XXX] sad my tile because I used a debit they hold on to my mother and father involved no body calls my part numbers please their threatening me coming to my job novelex fests they have the second key it's parked it the light so dim I can't drive at night i want my car and I'm no race car driver they stole a hot rod engine the car sits to low it was turned into a hot rod 2 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S
NHTSA complaint #11554735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I was parked in a parking lot backing out of a space. I was too close to the right curb so I put the car in drive to go forward to straighten out the tires. The gas accelerated abruptly and would not stop when I pressed the brake. The car jumped the curb/sidewalk and plowed into the parked car in front of me. The gas continued to accelerate pushing the vehicle in front of me about 5 feet back. The car did not stop until I jammed it into park. My bumper was ripped off when backing up was caught in the grill of the vehicle it collided with. I had both feet on the brake pad trying to stop the car and it would not stop. A very frightening experience. I have read several posts on this acceleration problem and believe there should be a recall. Not a good experience to remember Chrysler by.
NHTSA complaint #11522531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown repair was completed. Additionally, the contact stated that the floor carpet was significantly wet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that water was leaking inside the vehicle; however, the dealer informed the contact that they were unable to determine the source of the leak. The contact stated that the failure persisted and there was a puddle of water and mold on the floorboard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.
NHTSA complaint #11512376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the vehicle and the water leak originated from underneath the glove compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
NHTSA complaint #11499010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
As I’m approaching a steeper hill I go from 25 to 20MPH as I try to turn the corner of the hill I feel the speed of the vehicle picking up as I’m trying to slow down without slamming on the brakes the vehicle takes off hits the curb then a utility pole before coming to a complete stop
NHTSA complaint #11459793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE 2016 CHRYSLER 200 has a defect in it , the drain hoses become plugged and flood the interior of the car. There is no easy way to access these hoses without taking apart the cowl under the hood of the car and removing the windshield wipers to access the drain. It has happened now three times costing 500 each time to have it cleaned and blown out ... There needs to be something done about this . As it can cause electrical problems in the car with all the water that floods in through the heater area... Chrysler is well aware of this problem all the way back to the Sebring yet they have done nothing to correct it . They ever tell the buyer that this need to be cleaned and they really provide no access to the owner to clean the area without disassemble of the cowl area and windshield wipers. Which is more than most buyers can do , when you take it to Chrysler they tell you its Maintenace . Yet it is no where in the book Nore covered by their Maintenace package. It will rot out the car Floor boards and will cause the car to be worth less .... Chrysler should have to make this right with all owners either offering a free cleaning every year of a rebate on their vehicle
NHTSA complaint #11452755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MY SON WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT, HE WENT OFF OF THE ROAD, AND TOTALED MY CAR, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW IN JAN,2015, AND HAD A COUPLE OF RECALLS TO GET IT FIXED FOR CERTAIN PARTS. ALSO I WAS HAVING SURGE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11395124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE TOP REAR TIP OF BOTH FRONT DOORS CATCHES ON THE TOP FRONT TIP OF THE REAR DOORS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE DOORS AT TIMES. IT HAPPENS SO OFTEN THAT THE PAINT IS RUBBED OFF BOTH PIECES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11338969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT STATED THE SHE ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH WATER HOWEVER, SHE WAS UNABLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT A DISABLE PERSON, WAS SCARED FOR HER SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHERE SHE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AND LATER TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO LONE STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DEALER, (8811 INTERSTATE 35 ACCESS RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOW THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT OUT A THIRD PARTY AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DOOR WAS BADLY BURNED AND THERE WAS NOTING ELSE THEY COULD DO. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11315672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AS I WAS DRIVING I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING ONE OF MY CHILDREN BEGAN TO COUGH AS I LOOKED BACK AT HIM AND THEN OUT THE WINDSHIELD AGAIN I SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AREA SO I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE RODE AND GOT BOTH OF MY CHILDREN OUT OF THE CAR AS WE MOVED AWAY FROM THE CAR THE SMOKE BEGAN TO GET THICKER AND THE NEXT THING THAT HAPPENED WAS MY CAR WAS UP IN FLAMES. NO LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CAR WAS NORMAL NO ALARMS GOING OFF ON CAR BEFORE OR WHILE CAR WAS SMOKING. I WAS ON A CITY STREET
NHTSA complaint #11279696 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE CARS ENTIRE COMPUTER SYSTEM WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. LUCKILY, I WAS STOPPED WHEN IT OFFICIALLY QUIT WORKING, BUT PRIOR TO THAT IT HAD BEEN STALLING. WHEN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING I COULD NOT START THE CAR OR TURN ANY OF THE INTERNAL SYSTEMS ON. ALSO, THE PAINT ON THE DOOR RANDOMLY STARTED PEELING WITH NO RUSTING OR ANY REASON TO. THE PAINT HAS NEVER BEEN REDONE BEFORE AND IS THE MANUFACTURED PAINT.
NHTSA complaint #11267592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ON THE NIGHT OF 5/11 I CAME HOME FROM A BUSINESS TRIP IN A RENTAL VEHICLE AND PULLED MY PERSONAL VEHICULAR OUT OF MY UNDERGROUND SECURED GARAGE TO TAKE TO A STORE APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AWAY. AFTER RETURNING TO MY APARTMENT I PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE OUTSIDE PARKING LOT JUST FOR THAT NIGHT AS I PARKED THE RENTAL UNDERGROUND. ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY VEHICLE I HEARD 2 LOUD BOOMING SOUNDS I COULD HEAR FROM MY APARTMENT. ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER THE BOOMING SOUNDS THREE POLICE OFFICERS CAME TO MY APARTMENT DOOR AND TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THEY TOOK ME DOWN TO THE PARKING LOT AND TOLD ME THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION THAT LED TO THE FIRE. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A WITNESS WHO SAW SPARKS FLYING WHICH LED THE POLICE DETECTIVE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THINK IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT LED TO THE EXPLOSION. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT ON FILE AND I HAVE FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND THE HEAT/FIRE DAMAGED THE TWO VEHICLES ON EITHER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #11207066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY MY TIRE BLEW OUT AN THE FENDER BLEW OFF BUT SOMEHOW THE CARS WHOLE ENGINE WIRING SYSTEM WAS RIPPED OUT OF THE CAR IN WHICH THE WHOLE CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD OF ALL ELECTRICITY THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO PULL ON SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED ROLLING.
NHTSA complaint #11204022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.