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2015 Chrysler 200
Common Problems

Ranked from 873 federal NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

37 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Electrical System Issues Causing Random Shutdowns

    435complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The electrical system causes random shutdowns and malfunctions, including lights flickering and dashboard warnings, posing a safety risk.

    Related recalls: 18V332000, 15V470000, 15V461000, 14V480000

  2. 2

    Vehicle Accelerates Independently Without Warning

    326complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The vehicle accelerates independently without warning, posing a safety risk.

    Related recalls: 18V332000, 15V470000, 15V461000, 14V480000

  3. 3

    Engine Stall During Driving

    40complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine unexpectedly stalls during driving, often without warning or error codes.

  4. 4

    Air Bag System Malfunction

    18complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The air bag light remains on, indicating potential issues with the air bag system's functionality.

  5. 5

    Transmission Issues

    9complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission fails to engage properly, causing the car to stall or become stuck in park.

    Related recalls: 16V529000, 15V090000

  6. 6

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    8complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine randomly stalls at idle, especially when the stop-start system is engaged.

  7. 7

    Transmission Malfunction Causing Inadvertent Gear Shifts

    8complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission shifts into neutral or manual mode without warning, causing the car to lose power or stall.

    Related recalls: 16V529000, 15V090000

  8. 8

    Airbag Warning Light Malfunction

    6complaints
    Low severityOther

    The airbag warning light intermittently illuminates, indicating potential issues with the airbag system.

  9. 9

    Intermittent Power Loss and Car Shutdown

    6complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The car suddenly loses power and shuts off while driving, often requiring jump starts or battery replacement.

    Related recalls: 18V332000, 15V470000, 15V461000, 14V480000

  10. 10

    Random Engine Stalls and Shutdowns

    6complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine randomly stalls and shuts down while driving, leading to the car losing power and requiring the driver to shift to park and restart the vehicle.

  11. 11

    Stalling After Starting

    6complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stutters or stalls shortly after starting, requiring several attempts to restart.

  12. 12

    Transmission Failure Causing Jerking and Stalling

    6complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission fails to shift properly, causing the car to jerk and stall, especially during acceleration and deceleration.

    Related recalls: 16V529000, 15V090000

  13. 13

    Transmission Issues Leading to Hard Shifting and Stalling

    6complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission shifts unexpectedly into neutral, causing the car to stall and requiring reprogramming of the radio and climate control.

    Related recalls: 16V529000, 15V090000

  14. 14

    Unexplained Engine Shutdown During Driving

    6complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine unexpectedly shuts off during driving, often without warning or error codes, posing a safety risk.

  15. 15

    Airbag System Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The airbag system malfunctions, including delayed deployment or unexpected deployment, leading to potential injury risks.

    Related recalls: 18V332000, 15V470000, 15V461000, 14V480000

  16. 16

    Brake System Malfunction

    5complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system malfunctions, including brake lights turning on unexpectedly and difficulty in depressing the brake pedal.

  17. 17

    Electrical System Failure

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electrical system fails, causing the vehicle to lose power, stall, or have random malfunctions.

    Related recalls: 18V332000, 15V470000, 15V461000, 14V480000

  18. 18

    Electrical System Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The electrical system experiences intermittent issues such as dashboard lights flickering off and on, and radio and instrument panel failures.

    Related recalls: 18V332000, 15V470000, 15V461000, 14V480000

  19. 19

    Engine Overheating

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine overheats, often without warning, leading to potential engine damage or failure.

  20. 20

    Intermittent Engine Stalling

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine randomly stalls while driving, often without warning, requiring the vehicle to be restarted.

  21. 21

    Transmission Randomly Shifting into Neutral

    5complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission randomly shifts into neutral during driving, causing loss of control and potential accidents.

    Related recalls: 16V529000, 15V090000

  22. 22

    Electrical System Issues Causing Safety Hazards

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Electrical system failures, such as wiring fires and radio malfunctions, pose safety risks and can interfere with critical vehicle functions.

    Related recalls: 18V332000, 15V470000, 15V461000, 14V480000

  23. 23

    Engine Misfires and Failures

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine misfires, stalls, or fails to start, often due to internal component failures such as catalytic converters or fuel pumps.

  24. 24

    Engine Stalling During Sharp Turns or Hard Stops

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stutters and stalls during sharp turns or hard stops, often requiring the driver to shift to park and restart the vehicle.

  25. 25

    Steering Issues Causing Difficulty in Turning

    4complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel becomes difficult to turn, especially at higher speeds, leading to reduced control.

  26. 26

    Suspension Issues Causing Unusual Noises and Handling Problems

    4complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The rear shock suspension is leaking, causing unusual noises and handling issues, especially on expressways.

    Related recall: 14V392000

  27. 27

    Transmission Slips and Randomly Goes into Neutral While Driving

    4complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission slips and the car randomly goes into neutral while driving, causing loss of control.

    Related recalls: 16V529000, 15V090000

  28. 28

    Vehicle Shuts Off During Driving

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The car unexpectedly shuts off while driving, often without warning, posing a safety risk.

  29. 29

    Vehicle Suddenly Dies While Driving, Especially on Expressways

    4complaints
    High severityEngine

    The vehicle suddenly dies while driving, especially on expressways, requiring the driver to pull over and restart the car.

  30. 30

    Airbag System Malfunction

    3complaints
    Low severityOther

    The airbag light remains on continuously or does not turn off after moving the passenger seat.

  31. 31

    Air Bag Warning Light Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The air bag warning light frequently illuminates and turns on and off without a passenger being in the seat, indicating potential issues with the air bag system.

    Related recalls: 18V332000, 15V470000, 15V461000, 14V480000

  32. 32

    Check Engine Light and Misfires

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The check engine light activates due to misfires, requiring a new engine despite no prior warnings.

  33. 33

    Fuel System Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Fuel system malfunctions cause the car to stall or shut off while driving.

  34. 34

    Suspension and Steering System Failures

    3complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension and steering system failures cause erratic behavior and difficulty controlling the vehicle.

    Related recall: 14V392000

  35. 35

    Transmission Not Properly Shifting Gears

    3complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission fails to shift gears properly, causing the car to jerk and stall, especially during acceleration and deceleration.

    Related recalls: 16V529000, 15V090000

  36. 36

    Electrical System Causing Unusual Behaviors

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Unusual electrical behaviors such as radio freezing, Bluetooth disconnecting, and erratic lighting.

    Related recalls: 18V332000, 15V470000, 15V461000, 14V480000

  37. 37

    Engine Stalling Due to Low Oil Level

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls and shuts off when the oil level is low, often without warning, despite topping off the oil level.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative.

2015 Chrysler 200 Problems: 37 Common Issues