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 defect in order for the same thing to happen to all 3 of these chryslers. I wanted to report this if you keep any sort…
2013 Chrysler 200 engine problems
moderate 69 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100 · see engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
69
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
2fires
What stands out
Owners have filed 69 engine complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 69 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Across the 53 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 43,855 and 105,439 miles, with the median around 80,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 43,855; a quarter make it past 105,439. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine 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 engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine 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
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.