YearToAvoid

2011 Chrysler 200 Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 142 of 336 total complaints (42%) filed on the 2011 Chrysler 200, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Median mileage at failure was 30,920. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
142
42% of 336
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
30,921 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls suddenly at low speeds or while stopped at traffic lights, sometimes requiring multiple restart attempts.
  • Vehicle loses power while decelerating or going downhill, with reports of the steering and brakes becoming hard to control during the stall.
  • Engine jerks or lunges during normal driving, described by owners as a rough, uneven motion regardless of speed.
  • Dealers reportedly cannot find a diagnostic trouble code when the engine dies, leaving the stalling issue unresolved after repeated visits.
  • In one case smoke appeared from under the hood and the engine reportedly failed and needed replacement, with the vehicle failing to restart afterward.

When 2011 Chrysler 200 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 17, 2011, latest Sep 12, 2026.

2011 Chrysler 200 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter162011 Q42013 Q42015 Q32017 Q12019 Q12020 Q42023 Q3
142 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2012 Q2 (16).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20102 (15%)
  2. 2011142 (42%)
  3. 2012177 (28%)
  4. 2013175 (28%)
  5. 201444 (23%)
  6. 2015722 (36%)
  7. 2016140 (41%)
  8. 201725 (58%)
  9. 20181 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2011 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA lists 142 engine complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200 out of 336 total complaints for the year, which is 42% of all complaints filed.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chrysler 200 engine stalling issue?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2011 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do 2011 Chrysler 200 engine problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 30,920 miles.
Did the 2011 Chrysler 200 engine issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area lists 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury for the 2011 Chrysler 200.

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.