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2011 Chrysler 200 Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Seat Belt complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200, about 7% of that year's 336 total complaints, tied to 5 crashes and 4 injuries. No related recalls are listed in this dataset for this complaint category, though owner narratives reference a separate airbag/seat belt campaign (16v668000).

Seat Belts complaints
25
7% of 336
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
53,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

  • Seat belt buckle fails to latch even though the strap and hardware look undamaged, sometimes described by a dealer as not covered under warranty.
  • In crash situations at low speed (around 25-30 mph), the seat belt fails to restrain the occupant, contributing to head, back, and rib injuries.
  • Some owners report receiving a recall notice referencing seat belts and air bags together (campaign 16v668000) but say the repair parts were unavailable for an extended period.
  • Several owners who received the recall notice say they had not personally experienced a seat belt failure yet, but remained concerned about the unresolved repair backlog.
  • Failures were reported at a median mileage of 53,000 miles, with some incidents also reported with unknown or unlisted mileage.

When 2011 Chrysler 200 seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint May 17, 2014, latest Oct 16, 2020.

2011 Chrysler 200 seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month7May 2014Nov 2016Feb 2017Jun 2017Aug 2017Oct 2017Jun 2019
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Oct 2020; peak Jul 2017 (7).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2011 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20104 (31%)
  2. 201125 (7%)
  3. 201271 (11%)
  4. 201386 (14%)
  5. 201434 (18%)
  6. 201518 (1%)
  7. 20162 (1%)
  8. 20171 (2%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA lists 25 Seat Belt complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200, which is about 7% of the 336 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2011 Chrysler 200?
This dataset does not list a specific recall tied to the Seat Belts complaint category for the 2011 model year, though several owner complaints reference NHTSA campaign 16v668000, which covers seat belts and air bags together.
At what mileage do seat belt problems usually show up on the 2011 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 53,000 miles at the time of failure for seat belt complaints on the 2011 Chrysler 200.
Are seat belt failures linked to crashes on the 2011 Chrysler 200?
Yes. NHTSA records 5 crashes and 4 injuries among the 25 Seat Belt complaints filed for the 2011 Chrysler 200, along with 1 fire.
Which model year of the Chrysler 200 has the most seat belt complaints?
Among the years listed, 2013 has the highest count with 86 seat belt complaints, ahead of 2012 with 71 and 2014 with 34.

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.