2016 Chrysler 200 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 200. Part of Generation 2 — 2015–2017.

20152017
Complaints
587
Crashes
32
Fires
16
Injuries
26
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2016 Chrysler 200 Problems

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

#1131 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:53,878 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
#2108 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:53,289 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:2
#387 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:45,136 mi
Crash-related:14
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chrysler 200.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE1311453,878 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1083253,289 mi
AIR BAGS8714145,136 mi
POWER TRAIN62150,543 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER551742,679 mi
SERVICE BRAKES33540,050 mi
STEERING22147,114 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)18153,105 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1420,981 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13106,036 mi
SUSPENSION8237,532 mi
WHEELS720,059 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY41245,001 mi
SEATS3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY262,900 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL274,800 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER239,500 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING110,000 mi
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS121,000 mi
PARKING BRAKE115,000 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)140,000 mi
SEAT BELTS1133,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT130,854 mi
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1131,000 mi
STRUCTURE1128,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1

Recalls for 2016 Chrysler 200

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,447,559 vehicles.

18V332000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~4,815,661 affected

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.

18V332000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
~4,815,661 affected

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.

18V332000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~4,815,661 affected

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.

16V589000STRUCTURE
~192 affected

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.

16V589000SUSPENSION
~192 affected

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.

16V589000STEERING
~192 affected

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.

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