2016 Chrysler 200 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 23 steering complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 200, about 7% of its 344 total complaints that year. Two crashes and one injury are linked to steering, with failures reported at a median 44,500 miles. No steering recall is tied specifically to this data set, though one sample complaint references an unrelated NHTSA campaign.
- Steering complaints
- 23
- 7% of 344
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 44,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report the tie rod fracturing while driving around 40 mph, in one case causing a crash.
- Some describe the steering wheel suddenly seizing up and the vehicle pulling to one side, leading to a crash into a fixed object.
- Others say the steering wheel becomes hard to turn intermittently, as if something is blocking it, sometimes paired with a delay in acceleration.
- A power steering warning light comes on at highway speed, with steering assist cutting in and out and becoming hard to turn until the light clears.
- One owner reported the steering wheel locking when the engine shut off due to low oil, leaving no way to steer while still moving.
- Another described the electronic stability control light illuminating along with the steering wheel erroneously turning the opposite direction of the intended turn.
When 2016 Chrysler 200 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 14, 2016, latest Jun 25, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 200
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering 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 steering complaints does the 2016 Chrysler 200 have?
- NHTSA lists 23 steering complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 200, which is about 7% of the 344 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Chrysler 200?
- The data set for this steering category shows no related recalls listed. One owner complaint mentions a separate NHTSA campaign number for steering, structure, and suspension, but it is not captured as a formal related recall here.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2016 Chrysler 200 is 44,500 miles.
- Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury tied to steering complaints on the 2016 Chrysler 200, with no fires reported.
- How does 2016 compare to other Chrysler 200 model years for steering complaints?
- The 2016 model's steering share of 7% is similar to 2011 (7%), 2012 (7%), and 2014 (7%), but higher than 2015 (4%) and 2017 (5%), based on NHTSA complaint data.