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2013 Chrysler 200 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Transmission & Powertrain accounts for 62 complaints on the 2013 Chrysler 200, or 10% of its 628 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 33,000. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
62
10% of 628
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
33,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report jerking or shuddering in the transmission around 25 to 30 mph, present since the vehicle was new.
  • Some describe a thump or jolt when shifting gears between 10 and 40 mph, which dealers were sometimes unable to reproduce.
  • Several report the transmission failing to shift out of first gear, including one case where it disengaged and coasted on the highway.
  • Owners describe the engine surging or accelerating unexpectedly when backing up or after releasing the accelerator pedal.
  • One owner reported high RPMs and the transmission not shifting out of fifth gear at highway speeds.
  • Some cases involved a computer or module being replaced for improper shifting, with the failure recurring afterward.

When 2013 Chrysler 200 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 8, 2013, latest Jan 18, 2025.

2013 Chrysler 200 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2013May 2014May 2015Jun 2016Aug 2017Mar 2019Mar 2020Nov 2021
62 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Jan 2025; peak Jun 2016 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 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.

  1. 20102 (15%)
  2. 201138 (11%)
  3. 201254 (8%)
  4. 201362 (10%)
  5. 201414 (7%)
  6. 2015693 (35%)
  7. 201663 (18%)
  8. 201710 (23%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Chrysler 200 owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?
NHTSA lists 62 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2013 Chrysler 200, which is 10% of the 628 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Chrysler 200 transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Transmission & Powertrain problem area for the 2013 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do 2013 Chrysler 200 transmission problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Chrysler 200 is 33,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Did any 2013 Chrysler 200 transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Among the transmission and powertrain complaints, NHTSA records 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with 0 fires reported.
How does the 2013 Chrysler 200 compare to other years for this problem?
The 2013 model year had 62 Transmission & Powertrain complaints (10% share), while the 2015 model year had far more, 693 complaints at a 35% share, the highest among these model years.

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.