YearToAvoid

2017 Chrysler 200 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2017 Chrysler 200, 58% of that year's 43 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 50,004 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
25
58% of 43
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,004 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while decelerating, turning, or coming to a stop, sometimes in intersections or traffic.
  • Vehicle loses power or the transmission seems to slip or shift unintentionally at highway speeds, sometimes with a knocking noise.
  • Check engine and service electronic throttle control warning lights flash along with cylinder misfire codes.
  • Owners report the car will not restart immediately after stalling, needing several minutes before it turns over.
  • One owner reported the engine overheated and produced smoke before stalling, with coolant issues found afterward.
  • One owner reported needing to add oil every three hundred miles.

When 2017 Chrysler 200 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2018, latest Jan 23, 2025.

2017 Chrysler 200 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2018Dec 2018Jun 2019Nov 2019Jul 2020Apr 2021Jun 2022
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Jan 2025; peak Jun 2019 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20102 (15%)
  2. 2011142 (42%)
  3. 2012177 (28%)
  4. 2013175 (28%)
  5. 201444 (23%)
  6. 2015722 (36%)
  7. 2016140 (41%)
  8. 201725 (58%)
  9. 20181 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chrysler 200 have engine problems?
Yes. NHTSA lists 25 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Chrysler 200, which is 58% of all 43 complaints filed for that model year.
What is the mileage when the 2017 Chrysler 200 engine problems occur?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 50,004 miles at the time owners reported the failure.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Chrysler 200 engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2017 Chrysler 200.
What symptoms do 2017 Chrysler 200 owners report with the engine?
Owners describe unexpected stalling while decelerating or turning, warning lights flashing with misfire codes, and in one case overheating with smoke.
How does the 2017 Chrysler 200 compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2017 model's 58% share of complaints tied to the engine is higher than most other model years, though the 2015 model year had far more total engine complaints at 722.

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.