2015 Chrysler 200 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 9 200 years
The 2015 Chrysler 200 ranks worst of the 9 model years covered, with a complaint index of 100, 1,987 complaints, and 8 recalls. Electrical System issues top the list at 39% of complaints, with median failure mileage around 44,000 miles overall.
- Complaints
- 1,987
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 99 / 24
- Injuries / deaths
- 58 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 19 city / 31 hwy
Top 2015 Chrysler 200 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System769 (39%)
- Engine722 (36%)
- Transmission & Powertrain693 (35%)
- Airbags327 (16%)
- Other282 (14%)
- Brakes224 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires89 (4%)
- Steering86 (4%)
- Fuel System57 (3%)
- Structure & Body47 (2%)
What owners report
- Airbag warning lights turn on and, in some cases, airbags fail to deploy during crashes.
- Drivers report losing steering control, with a front strut coming out of its housing, tied to a recall covering thousands of vehicles.
- Headlights and tail lights have failed suddenly while driving, in one case leading to a rear-end collision when other drivers couldn't see the car.
- Engine problems include stalling on the highway, overheating, high revving, and slow acceleration, sometimes with a transmission that jumps.
- Brakes have made abnormal noises accompanied by a burning odor and an illuminated parking brake warning light.
- Tires and suspension components have been damaged in side-impact situations, with owners noting broader suspension concerns.
2015 Chrysler 200 recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- NHTSA 16V529000Jul 12, 2016Transmission & Powertrain329,540 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
- NHTSA 16V114000Feb 26, 2016Airbags71 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to August 3, 2015. During service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) or the Seat Cushion Foam (SCF) of the front passenger seat replaced instead of the both pieces together, which make up a complete calibrated set.
Risk: If both pieces were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated and the passenger air bag may improperly deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new OCM-SCF seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S09.
2015 Chrysler 200 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other 200 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Chrysler 200 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Chrysler 200 has the highest complaint index (100) among the 9 model years tracked, with 1,987 complaints and 8 recalls, giving it an 'Avoid' verdict relative to other 200 model years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Chrysler 200?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 39% of complaints (769 total), followed by Engine issues at 36% and Transmission & Powertrain at 35%.
- Does the 2015 Chrysler 200 have transmission recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recall 16V529000 for 9-speed automatic transmission software issues and recall 15V090000 for a transmission parking pawl inspection on 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles.
- How does the 2015 Chrysler 200 compare to other years?
- The 2015 model has the worst complaint index (100) of all years listed. By comparison, 2010 scored 13 (Best) and 2017 scored 25 (Good), while 2012 and 2013 also carry 'Avoid' verdicts with lower indexes of 88 and 75.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Chrysler 200 have?
- NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2015 Chrysler 200, covering the Electrical System, Transmission & Powertrain, Airbags, and Suspension, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.