2016 Chrysler 200 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 55 brake complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 200, 16% of that year's 344 complaints. The median mileage at failure is 39,000, and six complaints involved crashes with three injuries; no related recall is listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 55
- 16% of 344
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 39,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the electronic parking brake engaging on its own while driving, sometimes locking the rear wheels or making it impossible to move the vehicle.
- Some describe the foot brake pedal going hard or losing stopping power suddenly, forcing extra force to bring the car to a stop.
- Several owners heard unusual noises from the rear brakes shortly after purchase, sometimes followed by the rear brakes locking up.
- A few complaints describe the parking brake light and other warning lights coming on together with a sudden loss of engine power.
- One owner reported a loud pop from the brakes followed by a loss of stopping ability and a warning light appearing only after the failure.
When 2016 Chrysler 200 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 4, 2016, latest Aug 20, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 200
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does the 2016 Chrysler 200 have?
- NHTSA lists 55 brake complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 16% of the 344 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Chrysler 200 brakes?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2016 Chrysler 200.
- At what mileage do 2016 Chrysler 200 brake problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 39,000 miles.
- Are the 2016 Chrysler 200 brake problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data show 6 crashes and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints for this year, with the parking brake engaging unexpectedly in several reports.
- How does the 2016 model compare to other 200 model years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 model year shows a 16% share of complaints tied to brakes, higher than the 10-12% share seen in 2011-2015 and 2017.