YearToAvoid

2014 Chrysler 200 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 68 airbag complaints for the 2014 Chrysler 200, 35% of all complaints for the year, tied to 11 crashes and 13 injuries. A related Takata recall (16V668000) covers the Occupant Restraint Control unit for this model year.

Airbags complaints
68
35% of 192
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
13
Median mileage
55,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including rear-end and side impacts around 30 to 45 mph.
  • Owners in crash situations report striking the steering wheel or dashboard with force, sustaining concussions or fractures because the airbags did not activate.
  • The airbag warning light illuminates and stays on, with some owners told by dealers that the bags will never deploy once the light is on.
  • Some owners report never receiving recall notification despite the Takata-related campaign, and one found the airbag loose inside the steering wheel.
  • One report describes the vehicle losing power and the dash flashing warning lights on a highway at night, unrelated to a direct airbag deployment event.

When 2014 Chrysler 200 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 14, 2015, latest May 13, 2023.

2014 Chrysler 200 airbags complaints: complaints filed per month6Aug 2015Oct 2016Mar 2017Jul 2017Apr 2018Oct 2018Oct 2019Mar 2023
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to May 2023; peak Dec 2016 (6).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Chrysler 200

  1. NHTSA 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Airbags1,435,625 vehicles

    Air bags

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

    Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

Airbags complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20105 (38%)
  2. 201148 (14%)
  3. 2012136 (21%)
  4. 2013171 (27%)
  5. 201468 (35%)
  6. 2015327 (16%)
  7. 201688 (26%)
  8. 20175 (12%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA lists 68 airbag complaints for the 2014 Chrysler 200, which is 35% of all 192 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 Chrysler 200?
Yes. Recall campaign 16V668000 covers 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 vehicles for the Occupant Restraint Control unit; dealers replace the OCR free of charge.
Did the 2014 Chrysler 200 airbag problems cause injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 11 crashes and 13 injuries reported for the 2014 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do 2014 Chrysler 200 airbag problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 55,000 miles.

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.