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.
Airbags recalls for the 2014 Chrysler 200
- 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.
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.