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2016 Chrysler 200 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 88 airbag complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 200, 26% of that year's 344 total complaints, tied to 14 crashes, 1 fire, and 16 injuries. Owners mainly report frontal or side airbags failing to deploy in moderate-speed crashes, at a median failure mileage of 45,000. No related recall is currently listed for this component.

Airbags complaints
88
26% of 344
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
16
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Frontal airbags fail to deploy in moderate-speed frontal or rear-end collisions, including impacts around 45 to 70 mph.
  • Steering wheel driver-side airbag does not deploy even when side and door airbags do fire during the same crash.
  • Side or side-curtain airbags fail to deploy in T-bone or side-impact crashes, leaving occupants without protection on the struck side.
  • Airbag non-deployment is reported even in low-speed crashes, around 5 to 15 mph, where owners expected deployment.
  • Some owners tie the non-deployment to the Takata recall program, though this specific dataset lists no recall for the 2016 200's airbags.
  • Non-deployment events are frequently linked to injuries requiring medical treatment, including head, neck, and facial injuries.

When 2016 Chrysler 200 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 12, 2016, latest Jul 8, 2026.

2016 Chrysler 200 airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter92016 Q12017 Q32018 Q32019 Q32020 Q42021 Q42023 Q22025 Q3
88 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (9).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

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 the 2016 Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA lists 88 airbag-related complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 200, which is 26% of the 344 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2016 Chrysler 200?
This dataset shows no related recall currently listed for the airbag component on the 2016 Chrysler 200, despite several owners referencing the Takata recall program.
What do owners report about the 2016 Chrysler 200 airbags?
Owners most often report that frontal or side airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including at moderate and even low speeds, sometimes resulting in injuries.
At what mileage do airbag problems appear on the 2016 Chrysler 200?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2016 Chrysler 200 is 45,000 miles.
How serious are the airbag complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA data tied to these complaints include 14 crashes, 1 fire, and 16 injuries, indicating the non-deployment reports frequently coincide with real-world collisions.

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.