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 OF THE FREEWAY ALMOST CAUSING A PILEUP WITH A BIG RIG I PROCEEDED TO OPEN THE HOOD WHEN I NOTICED OIL THROUGHOUT THE ENG…
2013 chrysler 200 powertrain problems
severe 54 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
54
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I CAME TO A RED LIGHT AND THE ENGINE WENT TO SHAKING REALLY BAD AND IT CUT OFF THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IT BLINKED A COUPLE OF TIME SO I WENT TO PARK IT THE NEXT MORNING HAD IT PUT ON A MACHINE IT READ CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE SO I TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME IT JUST NEEDED AN SOFTWARE UPDATE WHICH I CLEARLY EXPLAINED WHAT THE MACHINE WAS READ…
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY ARE CROWDED HIGH TRAFFIC ROADS THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY MAKES A SUDDEN JERK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COMES ON IT LOSSES POWER I COULD BE GOING 50 MPH AND THE VEHICLE DROPS TO 10 MPH AND WON'T GO FASTER THAN 30 MPH I WOULD TRY TO PUSH IT UP TO 50 BUT IT STILL FEEL LIKE IT'S GOING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE IS NOW CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP THE C…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2013 chrysler 200?
It's a meaningful issue. 54 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. 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.
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