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2013 Chrysler 200 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 38 steering complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200, about 6% of its 628 total complaints, with 3 crashes and a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed for this steering issue.

Steering complaints
38
6% of 628
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist while turning or driving at moderate speeds, in some cases followed by a collision.
  • Several complaints describe the vehicle pulling to one side during acceleration or takeoff, sometimes tied to alignment problems that recurred after repeated dealer alignments.
  • Owners describe the steering wheel shaking or vibrating violently at highway speeds, in some cases attributed to tires but persisting after tire replacement.
  • Multiple reports mention popping, knocking, or clunking noises from the steering column or front end when turning or going over bumps.
  • One report describes premature rack-and-pinion and tie-rod wear at very low mileage, well under typical wear expectations.
  • A separate cluster of complaints describes the steering wheel locking briefly while driving in rain, alongside dashboard warning lights.

When 2013 Chrysler 200 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2013, latest Sep 25, 2024.

2013 Chrysler 200 steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2013Jul 2014Mar 2015May 2016Mar 2018Aug 2019Nov 2020Nov 2021
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Sep 2024; peak Mar 2018 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20101 (8%)
  2. 201124 (7%)
  3. 201245 (7%)
  4. 201338 (6%)
  5. 201413 (7%)
  6. 201586 (4%)
  7. 201623 (7%)
  8. 20172 (5%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA lists 38 steering complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200, which is about 6% of the 628 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chrysler 200 steering problem?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering issues on the 2013 Chrysler 200.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA data links 3 crashes to steering complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200, with no reported fires or injuries.
At what mileage do steering problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2013 Chrysler 200 is 60,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
How does the 2013 model compare to other Chrysler 200 years for steering complaints?
The 2013 model's 38 steering complaints and 6% share are similar to 2011 (24 complaints, 7%) and 2012 (45 complaints, 7%), while 2015 had more complaints overall (86) but a lower 4% share.

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.