chrysler 200 problems
0 safety recalls. 625 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH MY HOOD AND THE SAME TIME MY CAR WAS LOOSING POWER I GLANCED AT MY WARNING LIGHTS IN WHICH THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATION THAT MY CAR WAS HOT NOR DID THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. I FINALLY PULLED TO THE SIDE…
TAKATA RECALL. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED WITH THIS RECALL, AND HOW THERE IS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. I AM VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING MY CAR, ESPECIALLY SINCE I LIVE IN FLORIDA, AND THE HIGH HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURES CAN MAKE THIS ISSUE EVEN WORSE. I HAVE TRIED TO TRADE MY CAR IN ON A…
IN JULY 2019, MY 2013 CHRYSLER 200, THAT I PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2014 JUST STOPPED. WOULDN'T GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A STEEP HILL. I WENT FROM 45 MPH TO NOTHING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO WARNING LIGHTS EVER CAME ON AND THE CAR WASN'T…
I HAVE 3 CHRYSLER VEHICLES AND EVERY ONE HAS HAD THE HEATER CORE GO BAD! LAST YEAR IT WAS OUR 2013 DODGE AVENGER. NOW IT IS THE 2013 AND 2014 CHRYSLER 200'S WE OWN. THE HEAT STOPPED WORKING IN ALL 3 OF THESE VEHICLES...ALL WITHIN 1 YEAR OF EACHOTHER. THERE HAS TO BE SOME SORT OF…
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Common questions
Is the 2013 Chrysler 200 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 625 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Chrysler 200 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 157 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Chrysler 200 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Chrysler 200?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 625 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.