2011 Chrysler 200: Problems & Reliability
SOLID2011 Chrysler 200: SOLID — 336 owner complaints, 1.0× the 200 median year by raw count; top issue: engine (119 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2011 is 0.92, where 1.00 is a typical 200 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25). 59% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2008–2018 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
336
NHTSA complaints
1.0×
vs. median 200 year
135
Service bulletins
3
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2011 Chrysler 200 problems
Engine is the clear leader, named in 35% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2011 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 119 | 35% |
| Electrical system | 68 | 20% |
| Air bags | 48 | 14% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 38 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 11% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Chrysler 200 recalls
3 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2011, reported between Jun 8, 2011 and Sep 15, 2016.
2011 Chrysler 200 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 135 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2011 — close to the 170 of the median 200 year from 2008 to 2018. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (32), structure (26), powertrain / transmission (24). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2011 vs. the year before and after
From the 2010 to the 2011, owner complaints jumped 25.8× (13 → 336) — a step backward. The 2012 that followed rose 90% (336 → 639), so the 2011 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 200 | TOO FEW REPORTS | 13 | 56 | 0 | — |
| 2011 (this page) | SOLID | 336 | 135 | 3 | — |
| 2012 200 | CAUTION | 639 | 170 | 4 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chrysler 200 years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2011 Chrysler 200
Engine (119 complaints on the 2011): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Electrical system (68 complaints on the 2011): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Air bags (48 complaints on the 2011): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Powertrain / transmission (38 complaints on the 2011): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Seat belts (25 complaints on the 2011): pull each belt fully, make sure it retracts and latches, and check the belt warning light.
Recalls: confirm all 3 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
Nearby 200 years with a better rating: 2014.
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FAQ
Is the 2011 Chrysler 200 reliable?
2011 Chrysler 200: SOLID — 336 owner complaints, 1.0× the 200 median year by raw count; top issue: engine (119 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2011 is 0.92, where 1.00 is a typical 200 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25).
What are the most common 2011 Chrysler 200 problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2011 Chrysler 200 are engine (119, 35%), electrical system (68, 20%), air bags (48, 14%). The manufacturer has 135 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have?
3 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2011 Chrysler 200, most recently 16V668000 (Sep 15, 2016, seat belts); 13V282000 (Jul 2, 2013, electrical system); 11V315000 (Jun 8, 2011, steering). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2011 Chrysler 200 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.