How common are transmission problems in the 2011 Chrysler 200?

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 model year, making up about 11% of the 336 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Chrysler 200 transmission?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Transmission & Powertrain issues for the 2011 Chrysler 200.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 30,500 miles.

Did the 2011 Chrysler 200 transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 model shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.

How does 2011 compare to other Chrysler 200 model years for this issue?

The 2011 model's 38 complaints and 11% share are lower than the 2015 model year, which logged 693 complaints and a 35% share, the highest in this dataset.

2011 Chrysler 200 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Chrysler 200, about 11% of all 336 complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure is 30,500 miles, and no related recalls are on file. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this category.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 38; 11% of 336
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report violent jerking or jolting when shifting between first, second, and third gears, sometimes accompanied by a loud popping noise.
Several owners describe the vehicle stalling or the engine dying while braking to a stop or already stopped, requiring the car to be shifted to park and restarted.
Some drivers report the transmission grinding or failing to engage when shifting into reverse or drive, with a hard jolt that jerks the body.
A number of complaints describe the vehicle lunging forward or shaking during gear shifts, with vibrations that lessen when the air conditioning is off.
Owners also report the engine idling erratically or surging while stopped, along with hard downshifting that feels like a jolt.
One complaint describes the transmission clunking into a downshift when the driver releases the gas pedal, which the dealer attributed to the transmission "learning" driving habits.

When 2011 Chrysler 200 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 27, 2011, latest Sep 6, 2025.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Sep 2025; peak Jul 2012 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 200 model year

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

20102 (15%)
201138 (11%)
201254 (8%)
201362 (10%)
201414 (7%)
2015693 (35%)
201663 (18%)
201710 (23%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2011 Chrysler 200?: NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 model year, making up about 11% of the 336 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chrysler 200 transmission?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Transmission & Powertrain issues for the 2011 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 30,500 miles.
Did the 2011 Chrysler 200 transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 model shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.
How does 2011 compare to other Chrysler 200 model years for this issue?: The 2011 model's 38 complaints and 11% share are lower than the 2015 model year, which logged 693 complaints and a 35% share, the highest in this dataset.