YearToAvoid

2015 Chrysler 200 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 722 engine complaints for the 2015 Chrysler 200, 36% of all 1,987 complaints filed for that model year. Reported issues include stalling, overheating, and fires, with a median failure mileage of 46,000. No related recalls are tied to this component in NHTSA data.

Engine complaints
722
36% of 1,987
Crashes reported
23
Fires reported
13
Injuries reported
10
Median mileage
46,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or shuts off suddenly while driving, sometimes at highway speed and repeated multiple times.
  • Vehicle revs high, overheats, and shows slow acceleration or delayed start-up alongside transmission jumping.
  • Engine catches fire under the hood, in one case shortly after fueling and in another within a few thousand miles of purchase.
  • Sudden loss of power or speed drop (from higher speed down to a much lower speed) without the driver applying the brake.
  • Burning odor noticed after the engine stalls, followed by difficulty restarting the vehicle.

When 2015 Chrysler 200 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 11, 2014, latest Sep 4, 2026.

2015 Chrysler 200 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter442014 Q32016 Q22018 Q12019 Q42021 Q32023 Q22025 Q1
722 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q2 (44).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20102 (15%)
  2. 2011142 (42%)
  3. 2012177 (28%)
  4. 2013175 (28%)
  5. 201444 (23%)
  6. 2015722 (36%)
  7. 2016140 (41%)
  8. 201725 (58%)
  9. 20181 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2015 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA lists 722 engine complaints for the 2015 Chrysler 200, which is 36% of the 1,987 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chrysler 200 engine?
NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed specifically for the engine component on the 2015 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do 2015 Chrysler 200 engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 46,000 miles.
Are engine fires a concern on the 2015 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA has recorded 13 fires and 23 crashes tied to complaints in this data set, with owners describing engine fires occurring under the hood in some cases.
How does the 2015 model year compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2015 Chrysler 200 has by far the highest engine complaint count of any model year, with 722 complaints versus 177 in 2012 and 175 in 2013, the next highest 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.