2014 Chrysler 200: Problems & Reliability
BEST2014 Chrysler 200: BEST — 192 owner complaints, 0.6× the 200 median year by raw count; top issue: air bags (68 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2014 is 0.45, where 1.00 is a typical 200 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; 0.75 or lower rates best. 48% 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
192
NHTSA complaints
0.6×
vs. median 200 year
208
Service bulletins
1
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2014 Chrysler 200 problems
Air bags is the clear leader, named in 35% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2014 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 68 | 35% |
| Engine | 38 | 20% |
| Seat belts | 34 | 18% |
| Electrical system | 33 | 17% |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 11% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Chrysler 200 recalls
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2014 (reported Sep 15, 2016).
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 16V668000 | Sep 15, 2016 | Seat belts › Pretensioner |
2014 Chrysler 200 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 208 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2014 — close to the 170 of the median 200 year from 2008 to 2018. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (41), engine & cooling (30), structure (28). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2014 vs. the year before and after
From the 2013 to the 2014, owner complaints fell by more than half (628 → 192) — an improvement. The 2015 that followed jumped 10.3× (192 → 1,983), so the 2014 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 200 | AVOID | 628 | 214 | 5 | — |
| 2014 (this page) | BEST | 192 | 208 | 1 | — |
| 2015 200 | AVOID | 1,983 | 531 | 8 | — |
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 2014 Chrysler 200
Air bags (68 complaints on the 2014): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Engine (38 complaints on the 2014): 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.
Seat belts (34 complaints on the 2014): pull each belt fully, make sure it retracts and latches, and check the belt warning light.
Electrical system (33 complaints on the 2014): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Service brakes (20 complaints on the 2014): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Recalls: confirm the campaign above was completed on this VIN.
Nearby 200 years with a better rating: 2017.
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Chrysler 200 reliable?
2014 Chrysler 200: BEST — 192 owner complaints, 0.6× the 200 median year by raw count; top issue: air bags (68 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2014 is 0.45, where 1.00 is a typical 200 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; 0.75 or lower rates best.
What are the most common 2014 Chrysler 200 problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2014 Chrysler 200 are air bags (68, 35%), engine (38, 20%), seat belts (34, 18%). The manufacturer has 208 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chrysler 200 have?
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2014 Chrysler 200, most recently 16V668000 (Sep 15, 2016, seat belts). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2014 Chrysler 200 before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2014 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.