YearToAvoid

2010 Chrysler 200 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

13/100

#8 most-complained of 9 200 years

The 2010 Chrysler 200 has 13 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 13, ranking 8th of 9 model years and rated Best among them. No recalls are logged for this year, and airbags are the top complaint area.

Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2010 Chrysler 200 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags5 (38%)
  2. Seat Belts4 (31%)
  3. Electrical System3 (23%)
  4. Engine2 (15%)
  5. Other2 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (15%)
  7. Brakes1 (8%)
  8. Fuel System1 (8%)
  9. Steering1 (8%)
  10. Structure & Body1 (8%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report the airbag warning light coming on along with a powertrain that felt unusual while driving, with one case at 82,000 miles.
  • Owners with recall notices for airbags and seat belts said replacement parts were unavailable for an extended time, even though no failure had occurred yet.
  • One owner described the key fob failing to lock or unlock the doors, followed by the horn sounding unexpectedly when re-entering the vehicle.
  • One owner reported the vehicle losing power while stopped in traffic after refueling, with the gas cap left off.
  • One owner described the vehicle suddenly shutting off while in motion, requiring it to be shifted to neutral to restart, said to happen almost daily.
  • One owner reported the engine RPM surging unexpectedly at highway speed near 40 mph, along with brakes that seemed unresponsive.
2010 Chrysler 200 complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2014Aug 2015Nov 2015Feb 2016Mar 2017Jul 2017
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Aug 2018; peak Jul 2017 (4).

2010 Chrysler 200 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2010 compared with other 200 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201020112012201320142015201620172018
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Best13130—
2011Caution50336322.5
2012Avoid88638422

All Chrysler 200 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Chrysler 200 reliable?
Among 2010-2018 Chrysler 200 model years, 2010 has the lowest complaint index at 13 and is rated Best, with only 13 total complaints logged.
What is the top reported problem for the 2010 Chrysler 200?
Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 5 of 13 complaints, or 38 percent, with a median failure mileage of 82,000.
Does the 2010 Chrysler 200 have any recalls?
NHTSA data lists 0 recalls specifically tied to the 2010 model year in this dataset, though owners reference an airbag and seat belt recall campaign (16v668000) affecting their vehicles.
How does 2010 compare to other Chrysler 200 years?
2010 ranks 8th worst out of 9 years tracked, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other Chrysler 200 model years, including 2015 which has a complaint index of 100 and is rated Avoid.
What mileage do problems tend to appear at for the 2010 Chrysler 200?
The median mileage at failure across reported complaints is 72,950, with airbag issues appearing around a median of 82,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.