YearToAvoid

2011 Chrysler 200 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200, 10% of that year's 336 total complaints. Owners reported soft or unresponsive brake pedals, premature pad wear, and squealing, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
32
10% of 336
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal sinks toward the floor or fails to respond, sometimes requiring several pumps before the brakes engage.
  • Premature wear of all four brake pads at low mileage, accompanied by a grinding sound when braking.
  • Persistent squealing noise from the rear brakes during reverse or light pedal pressure, which dealers described as normal with no fix available.
  • Vehicle lurches or veers unexpectedly when braking on uneven or icy surfaces, feeling unstable during winter driving.
  • ABS warning light activation paired with clicking noises from the steering column, occurring alongside brake responsiveness issues.

When 2011 Chrysler 200 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 4, 2012, latest Apr 28, 2026.

2011 Chrysler 200 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2012Aug 2013Apr 2014Dec 2014Jul 2016Dec 2018Feb 2020
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2012 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2012 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by 200 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20101 (8%)
  2. 201132 (10%)
  3. 201264 (10%)
  4. 201373 (12%)
  5. 201423 (12%)
  6. 2015224 (11%)
  7. 201655 (16%)
  8. 20175 (12%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200, which is 10% of the 336 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Chrysler 200 brakes?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brake issues on the 2011 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do 2011 Chrysler 200 brake problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 Chrysler 200 is 60,000 miles.
Did brake problems on the 2011 Chrysler 200 cause crashes?
NHTSA data tied 4 crashes and 2 injuries to complaints in this area for the 2011 Chrysler 200, though not all crashes were confirmed to involve brakes specifically.
How does the 2011 Chrysler 200 compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2011 model's brake complaints made up 10% of its total complaints, similar to 2012 and 2013, but lower than the 16% share seen in 2016.

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.