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2016 Chrysler 200 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2016 Chrysler 200 logged 63 transmission and powertrain complaints, 18% of all 344 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 43,500 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue on the 2016 model.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
63
18% of 344
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
43,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report delayed or failed gear engagement at stops, where the car takes many seconds to move after pressing the accelerator.
  • Drivers describe sudden loss of power and engine stalling while merging into traffic or driving on the highway.
  • Some report the car shifting hard or jerking when accelerating from a stop or at highway speeds.
  • Owners describe the gear shifter being easily bumped out of drive into reverse, neutral, or park while the vehicle is moving.
  • Several complaints mention the transmission slipping or the car unexpectedly going into neutral at freeway speeds.
  • Owners note dashboard warnings tied to the issue, including instrument cluster messages to reselect gear and airbag or brake warning lights appearing alongside the power loss.

When 2016 Chrysler 200 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 24, 2016, latest Apr 15, 2025.

2016 Chrysler 200 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2016Aug 2017Aug 2018May 2019Nov 2019Aug 2020Apr 2021Sep 2023
63 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2016 to Apr 2025; peak Jun 2016 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20102 (15%)
  2. 201138 (11%)
  3. 201254 (8%)
  4. 201362 (10%)
  5. 201414 (7%)
  6. 2015693 (35%)
  7. 201663 (18%)
  8. 201710 (23%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA lists 63 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 200, which is 18% of the 344 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Chrysler 200 transmission?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for transmission and powertrain issues on the 2016 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do 2016 Chrysler 200 transmission problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2016 Chrysler 200 is 43,500 miles.
Did the 2016 Chrysler 200 transmission issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Chrysler 200 lists 1 crash and 1 injury among the reported complaints, with no fires.
How does the 2016 Chrysler 200 compare to other years for transmission complaints?
The 2016 model's transmission complaints made up 18% of its total complaints, lower than the 2015 model year, which had 693 transmission complaints at 35% of its total.

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.