Chrysler 200 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Chrysler 200 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2018 drew the fewest (1) and the 2015 the most (1,991).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Vehicle speed control | — | — |
| 2010 Among the fewest complaints |
13 | 0 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2017 Among the fewest complaints |
43 | 1 | Engine | 5★ | 22–27 |
| 2014 | 192 | 1 | Air bags | 4★ | 22–24 |
| 2016 | 344 | 2 | Engine | 5★ | 22–27 |
| 2011 | 371 | 3 | Engine | — | 22–24 |
| 2013 Among the most complaints |
628 | 5 | Air bags | 4★ | 21–23 |
| 2012 Among the most complaints |
638 | 4 | Engine | 4★ | 22–24 |
| 2015 Among the most complaints |
1,991 | 8 | Electrical system | 5★ | 22–27 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Chrysler 200 years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2015 Chrysler 200: 1,991 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 754 (38%); Power train 695 (35%); Engine 607 (30%).
Reports mention 99 crashes, 24 fires, 58 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 44,000 miles. 8 recall campaigns listed.
2012 Chrysler 200: 638 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 146 (23%); Electrical system 140 (22%); Air bags 136 (21%).
Reports mention 29 crashes, 4 fires, 33 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
2013 Chrysler 200: 628 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 171 (27%); Engine 145 (23%); Electrical system 102 (16%).
Reports mention 23 crashes, 3 fires, 35 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 58,788 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
The Chrysler 200 years with the fewest complaints
2018 Chrysler 200: 1 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 1 (100%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2010 Chrysler 200: 13 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 5 (38%); Seat belts 4 (31%); Electrical system 3 (23%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2017 Chrysler 200: 43 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 21 (49%); Electrical system 13 (30%); Power train 10 (23%).
Reports mention 2 crashes. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 44,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Chrysler 200 owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44,000 |
| 2016 | 344 | 22 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 41,000 |
| 2015 | 1,991 | 99 | 24 | 58 | 0 | 44,000 |
| 2014 | 192 | 15 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 55,000 |
| 2013 | 628 | 23 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 58,788 |
| 2012 | 638 | 29 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 60,000 |
| 2011 | 371 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 42,125 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Chrysler 200 recalls
- Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled (2015–2017 model years; 4,815,661 vehicles across all models; filed May 2018; 18V332000)
- Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled (2011–2014 model years; 1,435,625 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2016; 16V668000)
- Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities (2015 model year; 1,416,903 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2015; 15V461000)
- Non-Deployment of Head Restraints (2011–2013 model years; 442,320 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2013; 13V282000)
- Active Headrests may not Deploy in a Crash (2012–2013 model years; 363,930 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2017; 17V640000)
All 16 Chrysler 200 recall campaigns · Chrysler 200 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Chrysler 200 years FAQ
Which Chrysler 200 year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2018 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Chrysler 200 years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2015, 2012 and 2013 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Chrysler 200 problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (1,230 of 4,221 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns covering the Chrysler 200. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Chrysler 200 recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.