YearToAvoid

2013 Chrysler 200 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 55 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200, 9% of all complaints filed for that year. A related recall (13V043000) covers a broken control valve in the gas tank. Median mileage at failure was 77,000.

Fuel System complaints
55
9% of 628
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
77,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report stalling or dying while driving, sometimes at stoplights or on freeways, and the car has to be restarted or jump-started to run again.
  • Multiple owners describe the vehicle shutting off during slow-speed driving or braking, then needing to be shifted to neutral before it restarts.
  • Some drivers report hesitation or stumbling on cold starts, where the engine pulses and nearly stalls until the gas pedal is pressed to keep it running.
  • One owner reported the fuel gauge showing miles of range remaining while the vehicle stalled from lack of fuel.
  • A wiring harness to the fuel pump reportedly shorted out and arced near fuel components around 41,000 miles, requiring full harness replacement.
  • Repeated check engine light illuminations were reported, with dealers initially blaming the fuel cap or fuel system before further diagnosis.

When 2013 Chrysler 200 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 30, 2013, latest Jun 4, 2026.

2013 Chrysler 200 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2013Oct 2015Jun 2017May 2018Oct 2019Dec 2020Aug 2021Nov 2023
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 200

  1. NHTSA 13V043000Feb 6, 2013Fuel System1,785 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.

    Risk: A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Fuel System complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20101 (8%)
  2. 201116 (5%)
  3. 201218 (3%)
  4. 201355 (9%)
  5. 20147 (4%)
  6. 201557 (3%)
  7. 201614 (4%)
  8. 20173 (7%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA lists 55 fuel system complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 9% of all 628 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chrysler 200 fuel system?
Yes. Recall 13V043000, reported in February 2013, covers a broken control valve in the gas tank on certain 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. Dealers inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace affected control valves.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Chrysler 200 is 77,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes, fires, or injuries?
NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to this problem area, but 1 injury has been reported.

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.