Chrysler 200 2011–2014 problems by year and mileage
1st generation · JS (Chrysler JS, Mitsubishi GS-derived)
NHTSA data through 18 October 20261,829 complaints, 1,267 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2011 Chrysler 200
Close- Median failure report
- 41,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 371
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2011
- Engine125 reports · median 43,000 mi
- Electrical system73 reports · median 63,000 mi
- Airbag system59 reports
Recall areas Seat belts — pretensioner · Air bags · Steering — column
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2012 Chrysler 200
Close- Median failure report
- 60,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 638
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2012
- Engine146 reports · median 69,000 mi
- Electrical system140 reports · median 70,000 mi
- Airbag system136 reports · median 66,000 mi
Recall areas Seats — front assembly · Seat belts — pretensioner · Air bags
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2013 Chrysler 200
Close- Median failure report
- 59,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 628
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2013
- Airbag system171 reports · median 66,000 mi
- Engine145 reports · median 70,000 mi
- Electrical system102 reports · median 72,000 mi
Recall areas Seats — front assembly · Seat belts — pretensioner · Engine
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2014 Chrysler 200
Close- Median failure report
- 55,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 192
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2014
- Airbag system68 reports
- Engine38 reports
- Seat belts34 reports
Recall areas Seat belts — pretensioner
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. Latest: the 2012; earliest: the 2011, and the 2011 is 1 year older (part of the gap is age).
The short answer
“Is the 2011–2014 Chrysler 200 reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 55,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 120,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 1,267
- Recalls
- 7
Most reported
- Engine24.8% of complaints · median 62,000 mi
- Airbag system23.7% of complaints · median 62,000 mi
- Electrical system19.0% of complaints · median 69,000 mi
Owners filed 1,829 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011–2014 Chrysler 200; the engine leads with 24.8% of them, and half of the 1,267 that record an odometer reading came by 55,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 20,000 to 88,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2011–2014 Chrysler 200 last?
On the 2011–2014 Chrysler 200, half of the 1,267 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 55,000 miles and 90% by 120,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
51 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 7 past 200,000 — each one proof that a 200 reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Chrysler 200 2011–2014 · 1,267 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 155 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 7 complaints (0.6%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 2,500
- 25%
- 20,000
- Median
- 55,000
- 75%
- 88,000
- 90%
- 120,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 155 | 12.2% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 65 | 5.1% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 54 | 4.3% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 43 | 3.4% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 41 | 3.2% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 29 | 2.3% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 42 | 3.3% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 59 | 4.7% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 43 | 3.4% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 39 | 3.1% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 58 | 4.6% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 42 | 3.3% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 70 | 5.5% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 43 | 3.4% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 45 | 3.6% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 48 | 3.8% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 47 | 3.7% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 41 | 3.2% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 39 | 3.1% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 21 | 1.7% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 28 | 2.2% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 27 | 2.1% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 39 | 3.1% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 20 | 1.6% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 21 | 1.7% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 12 | 0.9% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 17 | 1.3% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 12 | 0.9% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 7 | 0.6% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common 200 problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Chrysler 200 2011–2014
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Steering122 reportsmedian 36,000middle half 10,000–80,000
- Transmission and driveline171 reportsmedian 40,000middle half 8,500–80,000
- Seat belts223 reportsmedian 53,000middle half 33,000–73,000
- Engine454 reportsmedian 62,000middle half 21,000–101,000
- Airbag system434 reportsmedian 62,000middle half 38,000–90,000
- Electrical system348 reportsmedian 69,000middle half 41,000–99,000
- Problems owners could not categorise209 reportsmedian 76,000middle half 51,000–106,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 454 | 24.8% | 62,000 | 21,000–101,000 |
| Airbag system | 434 | 23.7% | 62,000 | 38,000–90,000 |
| Electrical system | 348 | 19.0% | 69,000 | 41,000–99,000 |
| Seat belts | 223 | 12.2% | 53,000 | 33,000–73,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 209 | 11.4% | 76,000 | 51,000–106,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 171 | 9.3% | 40,000 | 8,500–80,000 |
| Steering | 122 | 6.7% | 36,000 | 10,000–80,000 |
| Brakes | 120 | 6.6% | 29,000 | 8,000–62,000 |
| Seats | 118 | 6.5% | 71,000 | 48,000–105,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 104 | 5.7% | 12,000 | 700–55,000 |
Known problems with the 2011–2014 200
Electrical 2011–2014
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failure — internal relay/solder degradation, most commonly the fuel pump relay, causing no-start, stall while driving, and unrelated multi-system electrical faults (wipers, horn, lights). Shared with other 2011-2014 Chrysler/Dodge products using the 04692346-family TIPM.
Engine 2011–2013
Unexpected engine stalling without stored fault codes, concentrated in the early years of the generation; a large share of the generation's ODI complaint volume.
Transmission 2011–2014
The 4-speed automatic paired with the 2.4L (base trims) draws harsh/erratic shift and durability complaints; the 6-speed 62TE is the stronger pairing.
Before you buy a 2011–2014 200: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,267 mileage-tagged complaints, 7 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 campaigns cover this generation.
- Ask for exterior lighting repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 12,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check electrical on 2011–2014 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check engine on 2011–2013 cars.
- Check transmission on 2011–2014 cars.
- Years differ here: from 192 to 638 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
200 problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi53% below | At 90k mi76% below | At 120k mi90% below | At 150k mi96% below | At 200k mi99% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21,000–101,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 38,000–90,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 41,000–99,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Seat belts | 33,000–73,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 51,000–106,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 8,500–80,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 10,000–80,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Chrysler 200 2011–2014 · 1,267 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 53% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 76% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 90% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 96% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2011–2014 Chrysler 200 recalls (7)
NHTSA records 7 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
Oct 2017 · 2012–2013 · SeatsIf the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's…
Sep 2016 · 2011–2014 · Seat BeltsIf the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on…
Nov 2013 · 2013 · EngineIf the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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…
What can happen. If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's…
Jul 2013 · 2011–2013 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on…
Feb 2013 · 2013 · Fuel System, GasolineA broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Sep 2011 · 2012 · Engine and Engine CoolingConnecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Chrysler vehicles, including 200 and Town and Country models, Dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, Grand Caravan and journey models and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011…
What can happen. Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 2011 · 2011 · SteeringA missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the…
The defect. 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.…
What can happen. A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal…
The free fix. Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 1,829 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 82 (4.5%)
- Fires
- 12
- Injury reports
- 78
- Fatality reports
- 1
200 problems by model year
The 2012 drew the most complaints of this generation, 638, most of them about the engine, and the 2014 the fewest, 192. A typical year drew about 500.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 371 | 276 | 41,000 | Engine (125) | 3 |
| 2012 | 638 | 468 | 60,000 | Engine (146) | 4 |
| 2013 | 628 | 406 | 59,000 | Airbag system (171) | 5 |
| 2014 | 192 | 117 | 55,000 | Airbag system (68) | 1 |
What 200 owners reported
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the passenger side headrest deployed without warning or impact. The contact expressed concern that the driver side headrest could deploy while driving, potentially causing a crash. While researching the failure online, the contact learned that the plastic…
2013 · 148,000 miles · Seats
The brake booster corroded and the vacuum lines were damaged due to the corrosion causing the brakes to go out on the freeway. There is an active recall on the brake booster but when brought to Chrysler they state the VIN is listed in Canada (I live in Indiana in the USA) and not effected yet the part numbers match…
2011 · 205,000 miles · Brakes
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag unexpectedly deployed without the vehicle being in a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the passenger’s seat became inoperable and could not be adjusted or…
2013 · 120,000 miles · Airbag system
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and closing the front driver's side door, the driver's side front seat headrest deployed inadvertently with the vehicle turned off. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there would be a charge for…
2013 · 108,000 miles · Seats
Built from 1,267 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other 200 generations
- 200 2015–2017 1,712 reports with mileage, most about the electrical system