2011 Chrysler 200 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#5 most-complained of 9 200 years
The 2011 Chrysler 200 has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 5th worst out of 9 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Engine problems dominate with 142 complaints (42% share), and NHTSA lists 3 recalls including two airbag campaigns.
- Complaints
- 336
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 14 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22.5
- 19.5 city / 28.5 hwy
Top 2011 Chrysler 200 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine142 (42%)
- Electrical System87 (26%)
- Airbags48 (14%)
- Other39 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain38 (11%)
- Brakes32 (10%)
- Seat Belts25 (7%)
- Steering24 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires22 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers19 (6%)
What owners report
- Engine stalls or loses power suddenly while decelerating or approaching turns, sometimes causing loss of steering and braking control.
- Engine failure preceded by smoke under the hood, requiring engine replacement.
- Airbags fail to deploy in low-speed crashes despite front-end impact damage.
- Brake pedal sinks to the floor or requires repeated pumping to engage, especially in wet conditions.
- ABS warning light illuminates intermittently along with a clicking noise from the steering column.
- Seat belts fail to properly restrain occupants during a collision.
2011 Chrysler 200 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Airbags1,435,625 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
- NHTSA 13V282000Jul 2, 2013Airbags442,320 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
- NHTSA 11V315000Jun 8, 2011Steering11,096 vehicles
Steering:column
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
Risk: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
2011 Chrysler 200 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28.5 MPG
- Combined
- 22.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,875
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other 200 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Chrysler 200 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2011 Chrysler 200 a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 5th worst among the 9 model years with data. It has fewer reported problems than the 2012, 2013, and 2015 model years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 200?
- Engine issues lead with 142 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system problems (87 complaints, 26%) and airbag issues (48 complaints, 14%). Median mileage at engine failure was 30,920.5 miles.
- Does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Chrysler 200: two airbag recalls (campaigns 16V668000 and 13V282000) and one steering recall (11V315000) covering a steering column pivot issue.
- How does the 2011 Chrysler 200 compare to other years?
- The 2011 model (Complaint Index 50) is worse than 2010 (13, Best), 2014 (38, Good), and 2017 (25, Good), but better than 2012 (88), 2013 (75), and 2015 (100), which are rated Avoid.