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#BS-2016-CHR200-3056

2016 Chrysler 200

Based on reports from 584 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
584
Crashes
32
Fires
16
Recalls
2
TSBs
337
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 584 complaints, 32 crashes, 16 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

dies while driving

17 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
2

rough shifting

13 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
3

will not start

7 complaints • Severity 9.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

130 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 41K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

137
0–30K
154
30–60K
89
60–90K
28
90–120K
3
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (154 reports) • Median: 41K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (130 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine130 (22%)
Electrical107 (18%)
Airbags87 (15%)
Drivetrain62 (11%)
Other55 (9%)
Brakes34 (6%)
Steering22 (4%)
Stability Control18 (3%)

2016 Chrysler 200: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chrysler 200, with 130 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 41,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 41K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chrysler 200, with 107 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chrysler 200, with 87 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chrysler 200, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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

1
15
35
16
60
17
114
18
180
19
65
20
54
21
21
22
21
23
14
24
19
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Chrysler 200. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

16V589000Sep 2016

STRUCTURE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

18V332000Jun 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Chrysler 200 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

584

Class avg

213

2.7x 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. 584 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Chrysler 200: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Chrysler 200?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Chrysler 200 is related to the engine, with 130 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Chrysler 200 reliable?
The 2016 Chrysler 200 has 584 complaints, 32 crash reports, and 16 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Chrysler 200 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Chrysler 200 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Chrysler 200 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler 200 problems start?
Based on 418 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 41,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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