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#BS-2015-CHR200-30562015 Chrysler 200Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 3,425 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 3,425 complaints, 197 crashes, 36 fires, and 8 recalls. Complaint rate is 16.3x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
engine stalls shuts off while driving
95 complaints • Severity 9.1/10
transmission failure
46 complaints • Severity 9.2/10
transmission jerks
31 complaints • Severity 8.6/10
shifts rough
29 complaints • Severity 7.6/10
engine wont turn over wont start
23 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
751 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 45K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (879 reports) • Median: 45K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (751 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2015 Chrysler 200: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2015 Chrysler 200, with 751 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 45K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2015 Chrysler 200, with 690 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2015 Chrysler 200, with 610 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2015 Chrysler 200, with 327 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Chrysler 200. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (8 recalls)
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to June 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2014, to December 15, 2014, and equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.
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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2015 Chrysler 200 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Software security vulnerability
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is the worst model year for the Chrysler 200 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.
2015 Chrysler 200 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
3,425
Class avg
211
16.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3,425 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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