2013 Chrysler 200: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2013 Chrysler 200: AVOID — 628 owner complaints, 1.9× the 200 median year by raw count; top issue: air bags (171 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2013 is 1.82, where 1.00 is a typical 200 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.22. 50% 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
628
NHTSA complaints
1.9×
vs. median 200 year
214
Service bulletins
5
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2013 Chrysler 200 problems
Air bags leads a spread-out record, named in 27% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2013 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 171 | 27% |
| Engine | 145 | 23% |
| Electrical system | 102 | 16% |
| Seat belts | 86 | 14% |
| Seats | 82 | 13% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Chrysler 200 recalls
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2013, reported between Feb 6, 2013 and Oct 10, 2017.
2013 Chrysler 200 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 214 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2013 — more than the 170 of the median 200 year from 2008 to 2018. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (41), powertrain / transmission (41), structure (37). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2013 vs. the year before and after
From the 2012 to the 2013, owner complaints held roughly level (639 → 628). The 2014 that followed fell by more than half (628 → 192), so the 2014 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 200 | CAUTION | 639 | 170 | 4 | — |
| 2013 (this page) | AVOID | 628 | 214 | 5 | — |
| 2014 200 | BEST | 192 | 208 | 1 | — |
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 2013 Chrysler 200
Air bags (171 complaints on the 2013): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Engine (145 complaints on the 2013): 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 (102 complaints on the 2013): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Seat belts (86 complaints on the 2013): pull each belt fully, make sure it retracts and latches, and check the belt warning light.
Seats (82 complaints on the 2013): try every power and manual seat adjustment and the seat heaters if fitted.
Recalls: confirm all 5 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Chrysler 200 reliable?
2013 Chrysler 200: AVOID — 628 owner complaints, 1.9× the 200 median year by raw count; top issue: air bags (171 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2013 is 1.82, where 1.00 is a typical 200 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.22.
What are the most common 2013 Chrysler 200 problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2013 Chrysler 200 are air bags (171, 27%), engine (145, 23%), electrical system (102, 16%). The manufacturer has 214 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chrysler 200 have?
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2013 Chrysler 200, most recently 17V640000 (Oct 10, 2017, seats); 16V668000 (Sep 15, 2016, seat belts); 13V552000 (Nov 6, 2013, engine). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2013 Chrysler 200 before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2013 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.