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2017 Chrysler 200 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

25/100

#7 most-complained of 9 200 years

The 2017 Chrysler 200 has 43 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 25, and ranks 7th worst of 9 model years, earning a Good verdict compared to other 200 years. It carries one recall covering the electrical system and a top problem area in the Engine, with median failure mileage of 44,000.

Complaints
43
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25
21 city / 33.5 hwy

Top 2017 Chrysler 200 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine25 (58%)
  2. Electrical System13 (30%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain10 (23%)
  4. Other6 (14%)
  5. Airbags5 (12%)
  6. Brakes5 (12%)
  7. Fuel System3 (7%)
  8. Steering2 (5%)
  9. HVAC1 (2%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report unintended acceleration where the vehicle continues to speed up after the foot is removed from the brake pedal.
  • Owners describe the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving, including at stops and while accelerating out of intersections.
  • Some report the electronic stability control or parking brake engaging or disengaging on its own, sometimes followed by loss of control.
  • Owners describe the engine shutting off due to a low-oil safety feature at low mileage, even shortly after purchase.
  • A few owners report the defroster and air conditioning system failing to clear windshield condensation or fog, creating a visibility hazard.
  • Some owners connect cruise control malfunctions and engine misfire codes to known recall issues that had not yet been repaired.
2017 Chrysler 200 complaints: complaints filed per month6Jan 2018Aug 2018Jun 2019Jan 2020Dec 2020Jan 2022Jan 2024
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Sep 2025; peak Jan 2020 (6).

2017 Chrysler 200 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2017 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.

2017 compared with other 200 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201020112012201320142015201620172018
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Avoid1001,987823
2016Caution63344225
2017Good2543125
2018No verdict010—

All Chrysler 200 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Chrysler 200 reliable?
Relative to other 200 model years, the 2017 is one of the better ones. It has 43 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 25, ranking 7th worst out of 9 years tracked, and carries a Good verdict.
What problems does the 2017 Chrysler 200 have?
The top problem area is the Engine, accounting for 58% of complaints, followed by the Electrical System at 30% and Transmission & Powertrain at 23%. Median mileage at engine failure was 50,004 miles.
Does the 2017 Chrysler 200 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 18V332000) covers the electrical system, involving a software inspection and flash on the engine or powertrain control module. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2017 Chrysler 200 compare to other years?
The 2017 has a Complaint Index of 25, far lower than the worst year, 2015, which has an index of 100 and 1,987 complaints. Only 2010, 2014, and 2018 have similar or lower complaint indexes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Chrysler 200?
EPA rates the 2017 Chrysler 200 at 25 mpg combined (21 city / 33.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600.

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.