2016 Chrysler 200
Common Problems
Ranked from 156 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
35 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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Engine Stall During Driving
38complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during driving, often requiring multiple attempts to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Airbag System Malfunction
30complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbag system malfunctions, causing the airbag warning light to come on frequently or not deploy properly in an accident.
Related recall: 18V332000
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Air Bag System Malfunction
16complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe air bag system malfunctions, failing to deploy in a collision or deploying unexpectedly.
Related recall: 18V332000
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Transmission Issues
16complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts roughly and unpredictably, causing jerky and unintended acceleration or deceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Airbag Harness Issues
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalIssues with the airbag harnesses, including open circuits and malfunctioning sensors, leading to frequent warnings and repairs.
Related recall: 18V332000
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Electrical System Issues Causing Dashboard Malfunction
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe dashboard displays random messages and malfunctions, such as the brake being on or the screen going in and out while driving.
Related recall: 18V332000
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Stalling Without Warning
12complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls without warning, especially during turns or on the highway, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Transmission Jerking During Shifting
9complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission jerks violently when shifting gears, especially from 4th to 5th gear, causing discomfort and potential damage.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Battery Issues Leading to Engine Failure
8complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe battery issues lead to the engine failing to start or the vehicle shutting off while driving.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Brake System Malfunction
8complaintsSafety riskOtherThe brake system fails, leading to loss of stopping power and increased risk of accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Check Engine Light On Without Warning
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe check engine light comes on without warning, often displaying multiple error codes.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V332000
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Vehicle Suddenly Dies While Driving
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle suddenly dies while driving, often in traffic or on the highway, and is unable to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V332000
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Engine stalling during acceleration
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls during acceleration, often requiring the vehicle to be restarted.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Random Engine Stalling and Restart Issues
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine randomly stalls and restarts, often requiring multiple attempts to start the car.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Stalling and Jerking During Acceleration
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle stutters and jerks during acceleration, often leading to the engine stalling.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Transmission Randomly Changes Gears
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission changes gears unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to jerk and shake.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Engine misfires and hesitation
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and hesitates, particularly during acceleration and deceleration, leading to poor performance.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Engine oil consumption and leaks
6complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe engine consumes excessive oil and experiences leaks, leading to frequent oil changes and potential engine damage.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Engine overheating and stalling
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats and stalls, often without warning, leading to difficulty in restarting the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Engine stalling during driving
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls without warning while driving, requiring multiple attempts to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Vehicle stalls unexpectedly
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle unexpectedly stalls while driving, often without any warning lights or indications.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Engine Failure
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine randomly stalls or shuts off during operation, often without warning.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Steering system failure
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering system fails, causing the steering wheel to lock and the vehicle to become difficult to control.
Related recall: 16V589000
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Suspension Failure
5complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension system fails, leading to loss of vehicle stability and handling issues.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 25
Steering failure leading to loss of control
4complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering suddenly locks up or fails, causing loss of vehicle control and requiring immediate action to restart.
Related recall: 16V589000
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Steering Issues
4complaintsLow severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up or the power steering stops working, making it hard to steer.
Related recall: 16V589000
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Steering System Malfunction
4complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe power steering system fails, leading to loss of steering assistance and increased risk of accidents.
Related recall: 16V589000
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Electrical System Issues Causing Engine Stalling
3complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system causes the engine to stall during driving, leading to near accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V332000
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Fuel System Issues
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe fuel system malfunctions, leading to engine stalling or random shutdowns.
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Airbag Deployment Failure
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbags fail to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury.
Related recall: 18V332000
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Brakes Engaging Unexpectedly
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe emergency brake engages unexpectedly, making it hard to control the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 32
Service Brake Issues Causing Loss of Control
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe service brakes fail to work properly, leading to loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 33
Stalling at traffic lights
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls when stopped at traffic lights or stop signs, requiring multiple attempts to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 34
Steering Wheel Locking Up While Driving
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up while driving, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 16V589000
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Transmission Issues Causing Jerking and Rough Shifting
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission jerks and shifts roughly, especially when moving from park to drive.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.