Chrysler 200 2015–2017
2nd generation · CUSW (Compact U.S. Wide, Fiat Compact-derived)
NHTSA data through 12 August 20264,077 complaints, 2,935 with mileageMethod
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 15,000 and 70,100 miles.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 3 complaints (0.1%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 2,700
- 25%
- 15,000
- Median
- 45,000
- 75%
- 70,100
- 90%
- 94,817
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 381 | 13.0% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 183 | 6.2% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 141 | 4.8% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 143 | 4.9% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 94 | 3.2% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 90 | 3.1% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 103 | 3.5% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 161 | 5.5% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 152 | 5.2% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 144 | 4.9% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 149 | 5.1% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 155 | 5.3% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 152 | 5.2% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 121 | 4.1% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 133 | 4.5% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 89 | 3.0% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 83 | 2.8% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 73 | 2.5% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 95 | 3.2% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 61 | 2.1% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 55 | 1.9% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 36 | 1.2% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 29 | 1.0% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 17 | 0.6% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 12 | 0.4% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 14 | 0.5% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 13 | 0.4% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 12 | 0.4% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 200,000+ | 3 | 0.1% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 4,077 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015–2017 Chrysler 200, and 2,935 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 15,000 and 70,100 miles. The median is 45,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (21.4% of complaints, typically around 48,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (18.9% of complaints, typically around 39,000 miles), the engine (18.6% of complaints, typically around 47,000 miles).
9 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Electrical system48,000median 48,000 miles, middle half 18,000 to 74,000
- Transmission and driveline39,000median 39,000 miles, middle half 11,000 to 66,000
- Engine47,000median 47,000 miles, middle half 18,000 to 74,000
- Airbag system55,000median 54,846 miles, middle half 36,000 to 74,000
- Problems owners could not categorise51,000median 51,000 miles, middle half 18,000 to 71,000
- Throttle and speed control37,000median 37,000 miles, middle half 7,000 to 58,000
- Brakes30,000median 29,764 miles, middle half 7,000 to 60,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 874 | 21.4% | 48,000 | 18,000–74,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 769 | 18.9% | 39,000 | 11,000–66,000 |
| Engine | 757 | 18.6% | 47,000 | 18,000–74,000 |
| Airbag system | 419 | 10.3% | 55,000 | 36,000–74,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 336 | 8.2% | 51,000 | 18,000–71,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 183 | 4.5% | 37,000 | 7,000–58,000 |
| Brakes | 147 | 3.6% | 30,000 | 7,000–60,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 129 | 3.2% | 55,000 | 30,000–78,000 |
| Steering | 111 | 2.7% | 38,000 | 7,000–60,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 70 | 1.7% | 60,000 | 24,000–79,000 |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 45,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 21.4% of complaints (874 reports, 585 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 48,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 18,000 and 74,140 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 18.9% of complaints (769 reports, 592 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 39,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 11,100 and 66,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 18.6% of complaints (757 reports, 581 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 47,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 18,495 and 74,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 10.3% of complaints (419 reports, 262 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 54,846 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 36,000 and 74,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 8.2% of complaints (336 reports, 242 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 51,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 17,948 and 71,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 4.5% of complaints (183 reports, 140 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 37,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,205 and 57,500 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2015 model year drew the most — 3,411 complaints — while 2017 drew the fewest at 77. The median year sits at 589.
That makes 2015 an outlier: roughly 5.8 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 9 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (3), the transmission and driveline (2), body structure (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 4,077 complaints filed against this generation, 231 reported a crash; 52 reported a fire; 135 reported an injury. Crash-involved reports represent 5.7% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 15,000 and 70,100 miles, with a median of 45,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 39,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
Engine 2015–2017
2.4L Tigershark excessive oil consumption — piston ring / cylinder bore incompatibility allows oil past the rings to be burned; owners report roughly a quart per 1,000 miles, and the low-oil-pressure warning does not illuminate early enough to prevent running low, leading to unexpected shutdown. Subject of the Wood v. FCA US class action and FCA Customer Satisfaction Notifications; FCA also attributed part of the consumption to Interactive Deceleration Fuel ShutOff (IDFSO) calibration drawing oil into the cylinders on overrun.
Transmission 2015–2016
ZF 948TE 9-speed harsh, erratic, and delayed shifting, hunting between gears, and unexpected shifts to neutral. FCA addressed it through repeated TSB software reflashes, which owners widely described as only marginally effective; the same transmission drew recalls in sister vehicles (Cherokee KL, Renegade).
Interior/Controls 2015–2017
Rotary electronic gear selector draws misapplied-gear and shift-confirmation complaints; unlike a conventional PRNDL it gives no mechanical detent feedback.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,411 | 2,467 |
| 2016 | 589 | 416 |
| 2017 | 77 | 52 |
Recalls (9)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 18V332000 | 2018-06-04 | Electrical System:software |
| 16V529000 | 2016-11-02 | Power Train:automatic Transmission |
| 16V589000 | 2016-09-02 | Structure |
| 16V114000 | 2016-05-27 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification |
| 15V470000 | 2015-10-21 | Electrical System |
| 15V461000 | 2015-08-25 | Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. |
| 15V090000 | 2015-04-09 | Power Train:automatic Transmission |
| 14V480000 | 2014-10-03 | Electrical System:wiring |
| 14V392000 | 2014-09-15 | Suspension:rear:shock Absorber |
What owners reported
It seems to happen more in the morning when my car has been idle for a few hour. On sharp turns or abrupt braking in the city my Chrysler 200 2015 will stall. First, the electrical warning light will go off along with a bell warning sound and then the car will stall. I will then have to coast to the side of the…
2015 · Electrical system
Over the last 3-4 days my 2015 Chrysler 200 has been very unpredictable, leaving my self and my family afraid and unable to drive it. Several times, while in motion on a main highway and on a a city street (x3) my vehicle has completely jolted me to a stop, either shutting down or saying i was in p instead of drive.…
2015 · Transmission and driveline
Randomly if i hit a bump my airbag light will come on. Now for a 2015 200 limited why am i needing to replace the whole starter assembly and now to have to replace the air shutter grille. The vehicle headlamps are extremely poor. It's very hard to see see on all highways, side streets etc. Now the traction…
2015 · 2 miles · Electronic stability control (esc)
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