Worst 2013 Chrysler 200 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Chrysler 200.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 169 | 8 | — | 70,013 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 145 | 1 | 3 | 69,109 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 99 | 2 | 1 | 72,458 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 85 | 1 | — | 48,737 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 64 | 3 | — | 77,034 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 61 | 1 | — | 43,042 mi | |
| Fuel System | 46 | — | — | 79,448 mi | |
| Brakes | 39 | 1 | — | 31,117 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 38 | 3 | — | 55,741 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 34 | 3 | — | 51,974 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 32 | 3 | — | 32,047 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 29 | 1 | — | 78,787 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 21 | — | — | 64,246 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 16 | — | — | 78,472 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | — | — | 34,096 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | 2 | — | 17,907 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 59,435 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Chrysler 200
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,244,181 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2013 Chrysler 200 — FAQ
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