The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the vehicle and the water leak originated from underneath the glove compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
2013 Chrysler 200 body problems
severe 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
2crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 13 body complaints filed for the 2013 Chrysler 200, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 125,000-150,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 6 model years of Chrysler 200 we track for body problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 13.
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The 2013 Chrysler 200 has significant body and safety issues: hood latches that can release at highway speeds, poor blind-spot visibility creating accident risk, and exterior seals that leak water repeatedly despite repairs. Avoid this model unless you find one with a full history of completed repairs.
Owners of the 2013 Chrysler 200 report multiple body and structural problems that affect both safety and everyday use. Hood latch failure is the most serious: three owners describe the hood coming up while driving—at speeds between 25 and 55 mph—striking the windshield with no prior warning. One incident happened at just 6,000 miles.
Window and door seals leak water consistently. One owner had a window seal replaced six times at the dealer, only to have the leak return each time. Another reports water entering from beneath the glove compartment on the passenger side.
Blind-spot design is a real hazard. One owner couldn't see a car in the left adjacent lane, started a lane change, and was hit. The mirrors don't cover enough area, especially when backing.
The driver-side door won't close in temperatures below 20-30 degrees. The dealer dismissed the issue without inspecting it.
Additional issues include a sharp door handle that cut a passenger's finger, front bumper detachment during low-speed driving, paint chipping on the hood, and unrelated reports of brake noise that dealers couldn't replicate. A few owners mention the car shuts down while driving and unintended acceleration at low speeds.
Same Chrysler 200 body reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2015
Failure modes owners describe
Hood release failure
Hood unlatches or flies open while vehicle is in motion, striking windshield and causing damage to hood and windshield
When: 6,000 to 55 mph driving; one incident at 25 mph
Symptoms owners cite: Hood suddenly comes up while driving; Hood flies into windshield; No warning before release
Blind spot design
Poor visibility in left blind spot makes lane changes hazardous; mirrors insufficient to see adjacent vehicles; backing visibility also poor
Symptoms owners cite: Cannot see vehicles in left adjacent lane; Poor rear visibility when backing; Mirrors do not provide adequate coverage of roadway
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recalls mentioned but owner has not received notification
Unintended acceleration
Engine accelerates abruptly and does not respond to brake application; vehicle continues to accelerate even with brake pedal fully depressed
When: Low-speed parking lot maneuvers (5 mph); also reported as engine shutdown during driving
Symptoms owners cite: Gas pedal accelerates without driver input; Brake pedal does not stop acceleration; Engine shuts down while driving causing loss of control
Window seal leak
Water enters vehicle through fractured window seal on side window, recurring despite multiple dealer replacements
When: 19,000 miles; occurs during rainy weather at highway speeds
Symptoms owners cite: Water leaks into interior during rain; Leak occurs at highway speeds (65 mph); Problem recurs on multiple occasions
Repairs/costs cited: Window seal replaced six times at dealer but failure recurred
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified
Water leak from glove compartment area
Water intrusion into vehicle interior originating from underneath passenger-side glove compartment
When: 140,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Water leaking inside vehicle; Leak originates under glove compartment on passenger side
Driver-side door cold weather latch failure
Driver-side door will not close in freezing temperatures below 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit
When: 15,000 miles during cold weather
Symptoms owners cite: Door will not close in freezing temperatures; Problem occurs when ambient temperature below 20-30 degrees
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer advised engine must warm up before driving; no actual inspection performed
Door handle sharp finishing
Silver finishing on door handle is sharp and can cut passenger skin when exiting vehicle
When: 42,100 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Door handle finishing cuts passenger finger; Finishing detaches from handle during contact
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer made aware of failure
Front bumper detachment
Front bumper becomes completely detached from vehicle while driving without warning
When: 6,000 miles during low-speed (5 mph) parking lot maneuver
Symptoms owners cite: Bumper detaches suddenly without warning; No prior signs of looseness
Brake noise
Loud continuous noise emits when brake pedal is depressed; recurs with every brake application but dealer cannot duplicate problem
When: 900 miles during low-speed (5 mph) driving
Symptoms owners cite: Loud noise emitted continuously when brakes applied; Problem recurs whenever brakes are applied
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer visited three times but unable to duplicate problem
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified; also hood misaligned and repaired at dealer
Paint chipping on hood
Paint chips from hood surface during normal use
Symptoms owners cite: Paint chipping on hood
Synthesized from 13 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
It's a meaningful issue. 13 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Based on the 13 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 41,234 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Chrysler/200.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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