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
3

Worst 2011 Chrysler 200 Problems

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

#1118 complaints

Engine Problems

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

Electrical Faults

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

Airbags

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.

Engine Problems
118
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,533
Electrical Faults
65
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
79,184
Airbags
47
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Avg Miles
68,545
Transmission / Drivetrain
37
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,142
Seat Belt Issues
25
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,669
Steering Defects
24
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
50,965
Engine & Cooling
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
11,309
Headlight/Taillight Failures
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,058
Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
41,009
Suspension Failures
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
41,665
Wipers & Visibility
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
99,955
Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,527
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,408
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
100,896
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,163
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,400
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Chrysler 200

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,889,041 vehicles.

16V668000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Airbags
~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.

13V282000Airbags · Electrical 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.

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2011 Chrysler 200 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Chrysler 200 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Chrysler 200 has 517 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 118 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 200?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (118 complaints, avg 61,533 mi); Electrical Faults (65 complaints, avg 79,184 mi); Airbags (47 complaints, avg 68,545 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Chrysler 200?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 58,914 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200 include 28 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,889,041 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Chrysler 200?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chrysler 200 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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