2011 Chrysler 200 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200. Part of Generation 1 — 2011–2014.

20102012
Complaints
517
Crashes
28
Fires
5
Injuries
20
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2011 Chrysler 200 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1118 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:61,533 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#265 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:79,184 mi
Crash-related:1
#347 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:68,545 mi
Crash-related:9
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Chrysler 200.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE1182161,533 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM65179,184 mi
AIR BAGS479168,545 mi
POWER TRAIN3754,142 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3689,743 mi
SEAT BELTS255157,669 mi
STEERING24350,965 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING20111,309 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2024,058 mi
SERVICE BRAKES20441,009 mi
SUSPENSION18241,665 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER1599,955 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1458,527 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1151,408 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)8100,896 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY51144,163 mi
WHEELS528,400 mi
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM483,000 mi
VISIBILITY364,738 mi
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE368,000 mi
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY216,492 mi
SEATS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC29,012 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE1125,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY120,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS189,000 mi
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1162,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1200 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE18,300 mi

Recalls for 2011 Chrysler 200

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,202,611 vehicles.

16V668000SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
~1,435,625 affected

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.

16V668000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
~1,435,625 affected

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.

16V668000AIR BAGS
~1,435,625 affected

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.

13V282000AIR BAGS
~442,320 affected

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.

13V282000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
~442,320 affected

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.

11V315000STEERING:COLUMN
~11,096 affected

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.

Other Chrysler 200 Years

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