Chrysler 200 Complaints

4,225 consumer complaints on file.

#11512376March 17, 2023
STRUCTURE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512110March 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Radio not working. Headlights quit working. Replaced them both. Within 5 minutes, one bulb exploded. Next day it won’t crank.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512209March 16, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Horn didn’t work and car stalled in the middle of highway. Part (clock spring)inside horn was replaced but horn still went off by itself or didn’t work. Entire fuse box ( integrated power module)that controlled horn replaced to solve problem. It has been determined that this was also cause of car stalling out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509604February 28, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact felt an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel. The steering wheel became very firm while turning to the left or the right. The contact stated that she heard a chime and unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and was able to stop and restart the vehicle, and the steering wheel functionality returned. Additionally, contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal sounds. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 25 MPH. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508543February 22, 2023
SEAT BELTS, SEATS, AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) and 17V640000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508372February 21, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transmission FAIL check engine light went on. Car was not accellorating, bucking can't drive over 30 MGH. Thank god I was drving a back street when it happened and not the Mass Pike. Two estimates done. They both said replace the transmission. WHAT ??? Burnt transmission fluid at 77,400 miles. Three Diagnostic Errors P0128 P0734 P1790 . I have to REPLACE my transmission at a cost of $5,000 This is not supppose to happen at 77,400 . Please advise and recall or concessions available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507998February 18, 2023
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG WARNING COME ON ASKING FOR AIR BAG SERVICE, I AM AFRAID AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING i DON'T KNOW IF DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM COMPONENT HASN'T BEEN INSPECTED THAT i KNOW OF SYSMPTOMS STARTED IN NOVEMBER 2023
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507766February 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle lost power and completely shut down while driving. I was unable to turn on emergency flashers or move the vehicle out of the street. There was no warning or indication lights on. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and a private mechanic and they were unable to diagnose problem. After disengaging the battery and waiting about an hour, then reengaging battery, all power comes back on. I have had six incidents of this happening and two of the incidents were while driving, putting me at risk of being struck by another vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506150February 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Car shuts off while idle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506038February 7, 2023
SEATS
Heated Seats over heating
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11505762February 6, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to navigate the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then towed to Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, she smelled a burning odor throughout the vehicle. The contact then stated that a gray cloud of smoke was coming from under the hood. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that transmission fluid was on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided a case number. The contact was then informed that the VIN was included in the Manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Number: W84 (Powertrain Software update). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503916January 27, 2023
AIR BAGS, ENGINE
My car cut off right as I was stopping at a stop sign. It wouldn't even let me turn off the car to try and restart. I couldn't steer the car either. It took a minute and then I was able to turn it off and then restart it. By the time I got to the third stop sign it cutoff again. The second time around it read to shift to park before restarting. Thank God I was in my subdivision! There was no warning or check e gone light on either. Please help! More importantly my airbag light is on again. I've even had my airbag replaced by Chrysler last year. This had been a recurring problem since I bought the car. I reported it back in 2016 as well. My car is a 2015 and should never have had the airbag problem. Please help! I hope and pray this get to someone that takes safety seriously! This is my only car and I transport my children in it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503731January 25, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The alternator went out and fried the battery. You could smell like something burnt then the dash lights started flashing like the traction control then the abs light then everything started flashing and the car died and was completely dead. Then when I had the dealer put a new battery in the car he said they had to unhook the alternator so it wouldn’t catch the car on fire. While I moved it, my son said his 300 chrysler did the same thing and their was a recall on his, but theirs not one on the 200s
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501902January 15, 2023
ENGINE
my 2015 chrystler 200 randmly shuts down while im driving or if i drive to a location i mght have to wait a while for it to start back up if it starts back up ive had to leave it on the side of the road and come back the next day i bought the car november 9th 2022 it is now january 15th 2023 and i havent been able to enjoy my car for one whole day and i lost two jobs because of this car and the dealership isnt trying to help me and when i say i want another car they tell me if i dont keep paying for this car theyll come repo it and itll go on my credit so im basically paying on a car for it to sit outside of my house this isnt right
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501598January 13, 2023
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving the car on the highway it completely shut off and would not start. My dashboard is black and flashes. This could have been worse and put our life at risk. I have had so many issues on this car ever since I purchased it. I have taken it to a shop before and this will be my third time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501440January 12, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The car gives an error message of "engine warming wait to start" It will not crank. I've spent money for a new battery and a starter and it wasn't the fix. Hundreds of other consumers have reported this issue in online forums and to the maker and still no resolve. They stopped production of the car for this reason. Something has to be done.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501267January 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while parking the vehicle in his garage, he had not engaged the parking brake, but the vehicle was shifted into park(P) when the vehicle rolled forward. The contact stated that the garage had a slight downward slope. The contact stated that the vehicle was still in park(P), but he could physically push the vehicle forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the park rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer that the park rod had been inspected under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V090000 (Power Train) and had been inspected and serviced, but not replaced in 2015. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,098. The contact stated that the recall on the vehicle was serviced for the recall on it when it was owned by the previous owners. A broken parking rod was not found at that time so it is unknown when the issue began.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501371January 11, 2023
ENGINE
The seals on the bottom of the oil filter adapter housing failed, causing oil and coolant to leak out of the engine. The safety of myself and others is put at risk because if enough oil or coolant leaks out, engine overheating or failure will occur, possibly while the vehicle is in motion. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. It is a widely known issue with the 3.6L Pentastar engine and is well documented in 100s of videos on youtube by third party mechanics, dealer mechanics, and DIYers. My vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, as it is out of the warranty period. Warnings include low coolant and low engine oil. The skid plate under the front of the car was also soaked, causing puddles of oil and coolant to form underneath the car onto the ground.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500634January 7, 2023
ENGINE
Vehicle leaking oil badly and continuously overheating. Vehicle shut off on me in traffic with my child in car. Oil in coolant reservoir. Mechanic could not figure out where oil was coming from, nor why it was in my reservoir. While checking vehicle it started overheating badly and mechanic severely burned (injury)! Find that it is the oil filter housing/oil cooler. This is a serious hazard. It’s bad enough the vehicle continues to stall out and has even stall out while on the highway. Vehicle still in shop. Will not be buying another Chrysler ever.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11500438January 6, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle downshifted and failed to move; then lunged forward and accelerated independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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