200 (1st)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
2.4-I4-Gas
2.4L 4-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
3.6-V6-FlexFuel
3.6L 6-cyl / 283 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Chrysler 200 Unidentified Engine
View details
Complaint Breakdown
ERB
3.6L 6-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
Show 6 additional engine variants with limited data
2.0-I4-Gas
2.0L 4-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
1.8-I4-Gas
1.8L 4-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
8.0-V10-Gas
8.0L 10-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
2.4T-I4-Gas
2.4L 4-cyl TurboView details
Complaint Breakdown
5.9-V8-Gas
5.9L 8-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
5.7-V8-Gas
5.7L 8-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler 200, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2011-2014 Chrysler 200
On a used 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (487), the airbags and driver-assist systems (423) and the electrical system (380). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 487 owner complaints on the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 about the engine, all engines combined.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 423 owner complaints on the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 380 owner complaints on the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 about the electrical system.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 321 owner complaints on the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 163 owner complaints on the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
Recalls (7)
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.
Show 2 older recalls
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, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
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.
NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings
All Generations
Alternatives in Midsize Sedan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 complaints?
Owners have filed 1,776 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200. The systems they name most often are the engine, the safety systems and the electrical system.
Is the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 1,776 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA has 1,776 owner complaints on file for the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls covering some 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Chrysler 200?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the safety systems and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the 200?
The 2014 Chrysler 200 received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 3 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 1,776 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.