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2015 Chrysler 200 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Chrysler 200 holds 1,987 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 289 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 200 years on this site. NHTSA has 8 recalls on file, including Wiring, Automatic transmission, and Occupant classification.

2012 Chrysler 200
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Complaints

1,987

Per year

289

Recalls

8

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (752 of 1,987), then Powertrain (693) and Engine (606). Those filings include 99 that report a crash, 24 that report a fire, and 50 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 200 has 192 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2016 has 344 complaints, 41 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Chrysler 200. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (8)

Recall electrical system, wiring 2018-05-17 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2016-07-12 · NHTSA campaign 16V529000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2016-02-26 · NHTSA campaign 16V114000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to August 3, 2015. During service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) or the Seat Cushion Foam (SCF) of the front passenger seat replaced instead of the both pieces together, which make up a complete calibrated set.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new OCM-SCF seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S09.
Recall Electrical system 2015-07-28 · NHTSA campaign 15V470000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the C4 connector using a 12 wire split kit for 3.6L engines, or replace the transmission wiring harness for 2.4L engines, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R24.
Recall equipment, electrical, radio 2015-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 15V461000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Remedy Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2015-02-13 · NHTSA campaign 15V090000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2014, to December 15, 2014, and equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers inspect the transmission. Any transmission found with contamination or a park rod will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R08.
Recall electrical system, wiring 2014-08-05 · NHTSA campaign 14V480000
Summary Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to June 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P43.
Recall Rear shock absorber 2014-07-02 · NHTSA campaign 14V392000
Summary Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.

Complaints by component (1987 total)

Electrical system
752
Powertrain
693
Engine
606
Air bags
327
Speed control
159
Service brakes
111
Electronic stability control (ESC)
108
Steering
86
Suspension
60
Fuel and propulsion system
54
Wheels
33
Exterior lighting
31
Structure
29
Seat belts
18
Seats
16
Parking brake
10
Visibility and wipers
9
Forward collision avoidance
6
Visibility
6
Engine and engine cooling
5
Adaptive and mobility equipment
3
Equipment
3
Fuel system, gasoline
3
Hydraulic brakes
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Tires
2
Back-over prevention
1
Lane departure
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

99

Fire-flagged

24

Injury reports

50

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1420143462015225201628220172672018366201919120201052021502022582023262024372025202026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Electricity light came on as well as overheating light and engine light all at once also stalling"
    Electrical system, Air bags, Engine · filed 2026-09-04
  • "Vehicle does shift to p then desired gear. It stalls at traffic stop lights. Very dangerous. I do not know what the issue is.i got home to test the issue while in drive with brake pushed down as if I were in idle, at a…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-30
  • "My vehicle lost power while driving had my new born baby in the car with me I was told that it may be issue an electrical connection from 2 different repair shops Tuscaloosa Chrysler tried to service the car for 2 weeks…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-29
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear-view camera displayed an intermittently distorted, darkened, or green screen. No warning lights were…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2026-08-25
  • "The vehicle has suffered a total failure of the passenger seat jumper wiring harness, which has completely deactivated the entire Supplemental Restraint System (SRS / Airbag system) and triggered the airbag warning…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-06-26

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
200 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 19 31 23 MPG $2800
200 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 19 31 23 MPG $2800
200 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 23 36 27 MPG $2400
200 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 23 36 27 MPG $2400
200 all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 18 28 22 MPG $2950
200 all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 18 28 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

UF generation, 2015–2017
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 (2.4L four-cylinder; V6 may differ) , 5.8 qt capacity
Tire size 225/55R17 (common)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-529 covers certain 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles with 9-speed automatic transmissions among other FCA models: transmission sensor-cluster wire harness crimps may be insufficient, so the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral; dealers reprogram the powertrain and transmission control modules and replace the range-sensor harness if needed. Recall 15V-470 covers certain 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles whose Power Distribution Center C4 connector may cause intermittent power loss that can stall the vehicle; dealers replace the connector kit or transmission wiring harness by engine. Recall 18V-332 covers certain 2015-2017 Chrysler 200 vehicles among other FCA products: cruise-control wiring may allow unintended continued speed or acceleration; dealers inspect and flash engine or powertrain control module software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chrysler 200 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Chrysler 200 holds 1,987 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 289 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 200 years on this site. NHTSA has 8 recalls on file, including Wiring, Automatic transmission, and Occupant classification.

What are common problems with a 2015 Chrysler 200?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (752 of 1,987), then Powertrain (693) and Engine (606). Those filings include 99 that report a crash, 24 that report a fire, and 50 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Chrysler 200 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 200 has 192 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2016 has 344 complaints, 41 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Chrysler 200 been recalled?

The 2015 Chrysler 200 has 8 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Chrysler 200?

Owners have filed 1987 complaints about the 2015 Chrysler 200 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Chrysler 200 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Chrysler 200 is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Chrysler 200 use?

0W-20 (2.4L four-cylinder; V6 may differ)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-529 cover on the Chrysler 200?

Recall 16V-529 covers certain 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles with 9-speed automatic transmissions among other FCA models: transmission sensor-cluster wire harness crimps may be insufficient, so the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral; dealers reprogram the powertrain…

What generation is the 2016 Chrysler 200?

UF generation (2015-2017).