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Chrysler 200 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns and 4,182 owner complaints for the Chrysler 200, covering model years 2010 to 2018. The 2015 model year drew the most complaints (1,987), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 16 recall campaigns on file
  • 4,182 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 9 model years with data (2010–2018)
  • most complaints: 2015 (1,987 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (1,223 complaints)
  • latest recall 18V332000 (reported May 17, 2018)
  • 205 complaints reporting a crash (4.9%)
  • 47 complaints reporting a fire (1.1%)
  • 145 complaints reporting an injury (3.5%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (<0.1%)

Chrysler 200 complaints by model year

9 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2015 model year has the most complaints: 1,987 of 4,182, or 47.5%. Next come 2012 (638) and 2013 (628). The fewest are for 2018, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chrysler 200 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2010–2018Column chart of 4,182 complaints across 9 model years. The highest is 2015 with 1,987. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2010: 13 complaints1320102011: 336 complaints33620112012: 638 complaints63820122013: 628 complaints62820132014: 192 complaints19220142015: 1,987 complaints1,98720152016: 344 complaints34420162017: 43 complaints4320172018: 1 complaint12018
Chrysler 200 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chrysler 200 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2010130000
201133614380
2012638294230
2013628233320
2014192152151
20151,9879924500
20163442211170
2017432000
201811000
All model years4,182205471451

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chrysler 200 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1,223 complaints (29.2% of all 4,182), followed by Engine (1,208) and Power Train (936).

Components named most often in Chrysler 200 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Chrysler 200 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System1,22329.2%
Engine1,20828.9%
Power Train93622.4%
Air Bags84820.3%
Unknown or Other54613.1%
Service Brakes2666.4%
Vehicle Speed Control2646.3%
Seat Belts2415.8%
Steering2325.5%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)2004.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System1543.7%
Seats1343.2%
Exterior Lighting1323.2%
Suspension1192.8%
Visibility/Wiper1112.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chrysler 200 recalls

16 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 200, newest first. The 16 campaigns cover model years 2011 to 2017. The 2015 model year appears in the most campaigns (8).

  • 16 recall campaigns
Chrysler 200 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2011: 3 campaigns2012: 4 campaigns2013: 5 campaigns2014: 1 campaign2015: 8 campaigns2016: 2 campaigns2017: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 18V332000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software; Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control; Electrical System › Wiring

    Model years 2015–2017

    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.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  2. NHTSA campaign 17V640000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

    Model years 2012–2013

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.

    Consequence:
    If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  3. NHTSA campaign 16V668000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags

    Model years 2011–2014

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  4. NHTSA campaign 16V589000

    Reported

    Structure; Suspension; Steering

    Model year 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:
    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.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  5. NHTSA campaign 16V529000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  6. NHTSA campaign 16V114000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification; Seats

    Model year 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to August 3, 2015. During service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) or the Seat Cushion Foam (SCF) of the front passenger seat replaced instead of the both pieces together, which make up a complete calibrated set.

    Consequence:
    If both pieces were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated and the passenger air bag may improperly deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new OCM-SCF seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S09.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  7. NHTSA campaign 15V470000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model year 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.

    Consequence:
    An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the C4 connector using a 12 wire split kit for 3.6L engines, or replace the transmission wiring harness for 2.4L engines, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R24.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  8. NHTSA campaign 15V461000

    Reported

    Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/CD ETC.

    Model year 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

    Consequence:
    Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  9. NHTSA campaign 15V090000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2014, to December 15, 2014, and equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.

    Consequence:
    If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers inspect the transmission. Any transmission found with contamination or a park rod will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R08.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  10. NHTSA campaign 14V480000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model year 2015

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to June 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation.

    Consequence:
    Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P43.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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  1. NHTSA campaign 14V392000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber

    Model year 2015

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.

    Consequence:
    Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  2. NHTSA campaign 13V552000

    Reported

    Engine

    Model year 2013

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.

    Consequence:
    If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  3. NHTSA campaign 13V282000

    Reported

    Air Bags; Electrical System

    Model years 2011–2013

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints, their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  4. NHTSA campaign 13V043000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline

    Model year 2013

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.

    Consequence:
    A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  5. NHTSA campaign 11V487000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model year 2012

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, Dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from August 31, 2011, through September 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6L engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.

    Consequence:
    Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about November 18, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  6. NHTSA campaign 11V315000

    Reported

    Steering › Column

    Model year 2011

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011DODGE journey, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.

    Consequence:
    A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chrysler 200 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chrysler 200 have?

NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chrysler 200, covering model years 2010 to 2018. The most recent, 18V332000, was reported on May 17, 2018 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2015 model year is covered by the most campaigns (8).

Which Chrysler 200 model year has the most complaints?

The 2015 model year, with 1,987 of the 4,182 complaints in NHTSA’s file (47.5%). The next are 2012 (638) and 2013 (628). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chrysler 200 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1,223 complaints, or 29.2% of all 4,182. Engine (1,208) and Power Train (936) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chrysler 200?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chrysler dealer.

How many Chrysler 200 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 4,182 complaints, 205 report a crash, 47 a fire, 145 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.