Should I buy a 2014 Chrysler 200 with documented powertrain problems?

Depends on the price and the specific vehicle. Documented powertrain issues should be priced into the purchase — if the seller is asking full retail, negotiate down by the expected repair cost. A pre-purchase inspection from an independent shop tells you whether THIS specific vehicle has already shown the symptoms or not.

2014 Chrysler 200 powertrain problems

moderate Owners of the 2014 Chrysler 200 have filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →

Complaints

Recalls

Avg fix

$2,500

powertrain complaints on the Chrysler 200, by model year
Model year	powertrain complaints
2011 200	35
2012 200	46
2013 200	54
2014 200 (this page)	14
2015 200	665
2016 200	59
2017 200	10

When does it fail?

Of the 14 powertrain complaints filed for the 2014 Chrysler 200, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.

0-25k

0 (0%)

25-50k

0 (0%)

50-75k

1 (50%)

75-100k

0 (0%)

100-125k

0 (0%)

125-150k

1 (50%)

150k+

0 (0%)

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

No new NHTSA powertrain complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering powertrain on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin U67 Combo Rev10 Jan 2023

Emissions recal U67 Catalytic Converter Efficiency

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Service Bulletin 9004206 Jun 2022

Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) must be replaced as they are one-time usage. b) Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. c) Vehicles built on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. 2. Only use the reman 62TE specified in StarParts for each model year - Only use R8210327A$ for 2014 - Feb 28, 2019 VF. - Only use R8453637

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Service Bulletin 9004206 Mar 2022

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Service Bulletin 9004206 Mar 2022

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Service Bulletin 9004206 Mar 2022

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

The failure pattern owners describe

Transmission problems dominate the complaint picture. Owners describe jerking and lurching during low-speed shifts and stop-and-go driving starting as early as 8,400 miles, often dismissed by dealers as normal. By 77,000 miles, one owner faced a $5,000 transmission replacement due to burnt fluid after the transmission would not accelerate and bucked excessively. Power loss and stalling occur across the mileage range—vehicles lose power at highway speeds, refuse to exceed 30 mph, or stall at traffic lights. Some restart immediately; others require extended cranking. Dealers frequently cannot replicate or diagnose these issues during test drives.

Electrical gremlins are secondary but serious: false "key in ignition" alerts that disable mirrors and windows, loss of electrical power at various speeds, and blinking traction control and powertrain lights that prevent acceleration. One owner reported being stranded 300 miles from home with complete electrical failure while driving.

Unintended lurching forward under braking also appears, sometimes with ABS failure. Transmission fluid levels running low, cracked transmission filters, and heat sensor failures requiring replacement round out the picture. The intermittent nature of most failures—they don't happen on every drive or during dealer test drives—leaves owners unable to get repairs and fearful of highway driving due to sudden power loss.

Same Chrysler 200 powertrain reports on nearby years: 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2015 · 2016

Failure modes owners describe

Transmission Jerking and Lurching During Shifting

Transmission jerks, lunges, or hesitates when shifting into gear, especially at low speeds (10-35 mph) or during stop-and-go driving. Occurs intermittently and is sometimes worse in winter. Dealers often tell owners this is normal despite ongoing complaints.

When: As early as 8,400 miles; intermittent across mileage range

Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle jerks or lunges while shifting; Hesitation when accelerating from a stop; Bucking motion during gear changes; Check engine light illumination

Codes mentioned: P0128, P0734, P1790

Repairs/costs cited: Transmission fluid level checks performed; cracked transmission filter replaced on one vehicle; multiple shops cite need for full transmission replacement at $5,000. Burnt transmission fluid found at 77,400 miles.

Transmission Loss of Power and Stalling

Vehicle loses driving power or stalls while being operated, particularly at low speeds or when attempting to accelerate. In some cases the vehicle restarts immediately; in others the issue prevents acceleration over 30 mph. Poses safety risk of rear-end collision.

When: 14,900 to 126,000 miles; early in ownership (post-purchase)

Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalls while driving; Loss of power/inability to accelerate; Cannot exceed 30 mph; Engine light illumination

Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to diagnose or replicate issues during test drives. No repairs completed in most cases.

Unintended Forward Lunge While Braking

Vehicle lurches or jerks forward unexpectedly while driver has foot on brake pedal, both while driving and when parked. No warning before occurrence. Associated with brake and ABS system concerns.

When: 73,257 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle lunges forward while brake pedal is depressed; Jerking motion at stop or while parking; ABS failure to operate correctly

Transmission Slipping into Neutral

Transmission shifts into neutral position on its own while vehicle is in operation, causing loss of propulsion control.

When: 126,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Transmission shifts to neutral without driver input

Electrical System Failure and Key-in-Ignition Alert

Vehicle displays persistent false alert that key is still in ignition even after it has been removed. This triggers electrical system to shut down, disabling mirrors, windows, and other electrical functions. Failure can occur while vehicle is running and hundreds of miles from home.

When: Unknown mileage; occurs during operation

Symptoms owners cite: False 'key in ignition' warning message; Electrical system shutdown; Loss of mirror and window operation; Vehicle door locks engaging when keys are not in car

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Related to Takata recall mentioned by owner

Engine Overheating and Heat Sensor Malfunction

Engine overheats and vehicle rolls backward at stop lights. Heat sensor determined to be the root cause.

When: Unknown mileage

Symptoms owners cite: Engine overheating; Vehicle rolls backward at stop light; Check engine light illumination

Repairs/costs cited: Heat sensor replacement performed

Traction Control and Powertrain Warning with Acceleration Failure

Traction control and powertrain warning lights blink on dashboard simultaneously and vehicle refuses to accelerate. Issue recurs multiple times within short timeframe (twice in 3 months).

When: Unknown mileage; recurring issue

Symptoms owners cite: Traction control light blinking; Powertrain light blinking; Vehicle will not accelerate; Recurrent failures

Transmission Whining, Shutdown, and Loss of Power

Vehicle jerks when changing gears and shuts down during driving. Upon restart, transmission produces whining noise for 10-15 seconds. Vehicle vibrates and shakes while stopped, shuts off, then restarts with no warning lights.

When: Unknown mileage

Symptoms owners cite: Jerking during gear changes; Engine shutdown while driving; Transmission whining for 10-15 seconds after restart; Vibration and shaking at rest; Rattle noise with acceleration; No warning lights

Electrical Power Loss at Various Speeds

Vehicle experiences intermittent loss of electrical power while being operated at various speeds. Accompanied by intermittent starting difficulty and warning indicators (air bag and service shifter lights) illuminating. Failure occurred around 100,000 miles.

When: 100,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Loss of electrical power while driving; Intermittent difficulty starting; Air bag warning light illumination; Service shifter warning light illumination

Repairs/costs cited: Cause could not be determined by dealer

Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.

What owners are reporting 2 most recent

powertrain · 126,000 mi · filed 12/18/2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 200. While operating the vehicle, the transmission switched into the neutral position on its own. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.

powertrain · 73,257 mi · filed 12/12/2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 200. While driving various speeds and parking the vehicle, it lunged and jerked forward while the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. In addition, the ABS failed to operate correctly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but no failures were found. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 73,257.

Had powertrain trouble with your 2014 Chrysler 200? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 Chrysler 200?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?

Based on the 14 complaints filed, powertrain issues most often appear around 57,222 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 $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.

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/2014/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.