Diagsheet

Second generation

2016 Chrysler 200

  • 344owner complaints
  • 2recalls
  • 22involved a crash
  • 42,351median miles at failure

Newest report Aug 20, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

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2016 Chrysler 200
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When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 101 complaints.

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Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard17 reports
Multiple warning lights come on at once22 reports
Check engine light or misfire16 reports
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails16 reports
Burns oil or oil level rises10 reports
Battery dies or the car will not start23 reports

middle half of reports, median tick. Darker bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2016 Chrysler 200344
        Median 2016 model here (106 vehicles)252
        Median 2016 sedan here (28)231

        344 complaints is 1.4 times the median 2016 model on this site and 1.5 times the median 2016 sedan. Among the 3 200 model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Complaints filed by year

        115
        2216
        3617
        6418
        9919
        3720
        3321
        1022
        1423
        924
        1425
        526

        99 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        Recalls that include the 2016 Chrysler 200

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        18V-332May 17, 2018
        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 and remedy
        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.
        16V-589Aug 10, 2016
        Steering

        Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the chassis fastener joints are improperly torqued they may loosen and fail or fall out, reducing steering and handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.

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