2011 Chrysler 200 Airbags Problems
Owners filed 48 airbag complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200, 14% of all complaints that year, tied to 9 crashes, 7 injuries and 1 fire. Two related recalls exist: 16V668000 for the Occupant Restraint Controller and 13V282000 involving the TIPM and occupant restraint control module.
- Airbags complaints
- 48
- 14% of 336
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 47,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including collisions into ditches, embankments, and rear-end impacts.
- Some owners report the ABS light illuminating along with a clicking noise near the steering column shortly before an airbag non-deployment event.
- Seat belts reportedly fail to restrain occupants in the same crashes where airbags did not deploy, leading to head, back, and rib injuries.
- Owners tied to recall 16V668000 report dealers could not source replacement parts within a reasonable time, leaving vehicles unrepaired when a crash occurred.
- Airbag non-deployment is reported across a wide range of mileages, from very low mileage up to high mileage vehicles, with a median mileage at failure of 47,500 miles.
When 2011 Chrysler 200 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 23, 2013, latest May 31, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2011 Chrysler 200
- 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.
Airbags complaints by 200 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2011 Chrysler 200?
- NHTSA lists 48 airbag complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200, which is 14% of the 336 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2011 Chrysler 200?
- Yes. Recall 16V668000 covers the Occupant Restraint Controller, and recall 13V282000 covers the Totally Integrated Power Module and occupant restraint control module, both affecting the 2011 Chrysler 200 airbags.
- Have airbag problems on the 2011 Chrysler 200 led to injuries or crashes?
- NHTSA data links this problem area to 9 crashes, 7 injuries, and 1 fire among the 48 airbag complaints filed.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2011 Chrysler 200?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 47,500 miles, though individual complaints span a much wider mileage range.