Chrysler 200 Years to Avoid
Based on CarWhere's analysis of 4,173 NHTSA complaints, the Chrysler 200 years to avoid are 2013 and 2015 — the worst logged up to 5.8× the model's median severity-weighted complaint rate, driven by engine failures. Updated August 2026.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall campaigns · Data as of August 2026 · How we rate model years
Year-by-year verdict
| Model year | Complaints | Severe | Recalls | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| 2011 | 335 | 197 | 3 | SOLID |
| 2012 | 638 | 290 | 4 | CAUTION |
| 2013 | 626 | 313 | 5 | AVOID |
| 2014 | 192 | 92 | 1 | BEST |
| 2015 | 1,983 | 1,322 | 8 | AVOID |
| 2016 | 342 | 223 | 2 | SOLID |
| 2017 | 43 | 30 | 1 | BEST |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
"Severe" = complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury, or a safety-critical component. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume; verdicts compare each year against the rest of the Chrysler 200. Full methodology.
Common Chrysler 200 problems
Across the federal record, the most-reported problem areas on the Chrysler 200 are engine, electrical, transmission. The confirmed and owner-reported issues below include owner mileage and repair-cost ranges where available.
Engine stalls while driving
· Chrysler 200 2012–2018Corroborated by 40 owner accounts of this failure, within a federal cluster of 1,111 engine complaints across 2012–2018, typically 33,000–135,000 miles.
Horn malfunctions randomly
· Chrysler 200 2012–2015Corroborated by 7 owner accounts of this failure, within a federal cluster of 1,025 electrical complaints across 2012–2015.
Transmission failure or refusal to shift
· Chrysler 200 2012–2017Corroborated by 17 owner accounts of this failure, within a federal cluster of 834 transmission complaints across 2012–2017, typically 180,000 miles. Owner-reported repair cost $5,000.
Why these years stand out
2013 Chrysler 200: 626 owner complaints on federal record, 313 of them severe, plus 5 recall campaigns — among the highest severity-weighted rates for the Chrysler 200.
2015 Chrysler 200: 1,983 owner complaints on federal record, 1,322 of them severe, plus 8 recall campaigns — among the highest severity-weighted rates for the Chrysler 200.
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FAQ
What years of the Chrysler 200 should you avoid?
Based on federal NHTSA complaint and recall data, the Chrysler 200 years to avoid are 2013 and 2015 — they carry the model's highest severity-weighted complaint rates, led by engine issues. See the year-by-year table for the full picture. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
What are the best years for the Chrysler 200?
The 2014 and 2017 Chrysler 200 show the cleanest federal records among years with enough time on the road to judge — the lowest severity-weighted complaint rates for the model.
How is the Chrysler 200 verdict calculated?
Each model year's NHTSA owner complaints are weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries, and safety-critical components count more), converted to a rate per year on the road, and compared against the rest of the Chrysler 200's own history, then adjusted for recalls. Full method at /research/years-to-avoid/methodology.
How do I check a specific Chrysler 200 before buying?
Decode the VIN free at carwhere.com/tools/vin-decoder to confirm the exact year and build, then run the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report — it includes the recall, complaint, and service-bulletin record for that exact VIN plus a market price check from verified buyers.
Is the Chrysler 200 reliable?
The Chrysler 200's reliability depends heavily on the model year. Across 4,173 NHTSA owner complaints, 2013 and 2015 rate "avoid", while 2014 and 2017 show the cleanest federal records — see the year-by-year verdicts above. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
What are the most common problems with the Chrysler 200?
The most-reported problem area for the Chrysler 200 is engine, followed by electrical and transmission. Confirmed failures include engine stalls while driving, horn malfunctions randomly, transmission failure or refusal to shift. See the common-problems section above for owner-reported mileage and repair costs where available.
Sources & data notes
All figures are drawn from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Defects Investigation — owner-filed complaints and recall campaigns — covering the Chrysler 200 across every model year on record. Retrieved August 2026. Counts are raw federal filings and are not adjusted for the number of vehicles sold or registered; a verdict compares each model year against the rest of the Chrysler 200, not against other vehicles. Full scoring at the methodology page.
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Verdicts are computed from federal NHTSA complaint and recall records, refreshed monthly. Read the full methodology.