2016 Chrysler 200 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
63/100
#4 most-complained of 9 200 years
The 2016 Chrysler 200 has 344 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 63, and ranks 4th worst among 9 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Engine problems lead at 41% of complaints, with 2 recalls on file.
- Complaints
- 344
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 22 / 11
- Injuries / deaths
- 20 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 21 city / 33.5 hwy
Top 2016 Chrysler 200 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine140 (41%)
- Electrical System114 (33%)
- Airbags88 (26%)
- Transmission & Powertrain63 (18%)
- Other56 (16%)
- Brakes55 (16%)
- Steering23 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (4%)
- Fuel System14 (4%)
- Structure & Body9 (3%)
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy from the steering wheel during low-to-moderate speed crashes, even when side and roof airbags fire.
- Vehicles caught fire after a collision or while parked, with smoke reported coming from the engine compartment or hood area.
- The parking brake has engaged unexpectedly at low speed, causing loss of steering control and a crash into another vehicle.
- A tie rod fractured at highway speed, causing the vehicle to shake before the driver crashed into another vehicle.
- The steering wheel has seized while driving 40 mph, pulling the vehicle off course and detaching the axle after impact.
- Owners report recurring transmission issues appearing well before the vehicle reached higher mileage.
2016 Chrysler 200 recalls
2 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 16V589000Aug 10, 2016Structure & Body192 vehicles
Structure
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
Risk: If the chassis fastener joints are improperly torqued they may loosen and fail or fall out, reducing steering and handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.
2016 Chrysler 200 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 33.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- 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.
2016 compared with other 200 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Chrysler 200 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 344 complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 200, giving it a complaint index of 63 and a Caution verdict. It ranks 4th worst out of 9 model years covered for this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chrysler 200?
- Engine issues account for 41% of complaints, followed by electrical system problems at 33% and airbag complaints at 26%. Median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 40,731.
- Does the 2016 Chrysler 200 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 200: one for chassis fasteners not tightened to spec, and one covering electrical system software for multiple FCA models.
- How does the 2016 Chrysler 200 compare to other years?
- The 2016 model has a complaint index of 63, which is worse than 2014 (38) and 2017 (25) but better than 2012 (88), 2013 (75), and 2015 (100), which are rated Avoid.