Chrysler 200 problems
192 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
- Electrical system: 25 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 21,000–106,000 mi
- Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Takata recall still has no resolution from the manufacturer. Was notified in october and still nothing about them fixing it. How long do my family and I have to drive around with faulty seat belts and airbags?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
Driving on a well cleared interstate in light snow conditions, the rear of the vehicle sways back and forth like there is no traction while the front end has traction and tries to maintain traction. Once stabilized and only driving 20-25mph when going over a bridge or under and…
I contracted Chrysler on oct 31, 2016 reference number 30387005 and have never heard from Chrysler again. Do I have to be seriously injured before I get chryslers attention recakk s61 / NHTSA 16v 668
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Common questions
Is the 2014 Chrysler 200 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 192 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 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.
Should you avoid the 2014 Chrysler 200?
The 2014 Chrysler 200 is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Electrical system: 25 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 21,000–106,000 mi; Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Chrysler 200?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 61 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 53,830 miles. 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. Typical failure occurs around 53,830 miles. 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 2014 Chrysler 200?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 192 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 are not always better value.