2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Chrysler 200 lighting problems
moderate Owners of the 2015 Chrysler 200 have filed 11 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
| Model year | lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 200 | 19 |
| 2012 200 | 28 |
| 2013 200 | 23 |
| 2014 200 | 5 |
| 2015 200 (this page) | 11 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting 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.
Cam Phasers, Oil Control Valve For Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) issues related to 2012-2017 3.6L Pentastar engines, please note that there is a new diagnostic procedure available in DealerCONNECT for P-codes in relationship to cam phasers. Please use this new information for trouble shooting of cam phasers and oil control valves for MIL on issues.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs set in the PCM memory: U1504 - Implausible Message Data Length Received From Steering Angle Sensor. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1. U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. P1066 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or one or more of the following conditions. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: 2015 UF Vehicles with (Sales Codes ED6, ED8) P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. P0480 - Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit/Op
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The dominant complaint is poor low-beam headlight projection. Multiple owners state that low beams illuminate only about 50 feet ahead of the vehicle, with the beam appearing blocked or hooded by the headlight assembly design. Owners trying to drive at night on highways and side streets describe this as a serious safety concern. High beams work normally, but adjusting low beams upward to compensate ruins high-beam operation. Dealerships have confirmed other customers report the same issue but have not found an adjustment that resolves it. One owner notes their 2008 Hyundai Azera has 30 feet greater low-beam depth of field.
Separately, one owner reports front turn-signal lights that work only when the vehicle's main lights are on or set to automatic; they fail when main lights are switched off. Another reports that the instrument panel, radio, and backup camera displays periodically go black and become invisible. These electrical issues appear unrelated to the headlight projection problem but add to the lighting and visibility complaints in this cluster.
Same Chrysler 200 lighting reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013
Failure modes owners describe
Low-beam headlight inadequate projection
Multiple owners report that low-beam headlights do not project far enough down the road, with projection limited to approximately 50 feet or less. Owners describe the bulb placement as either too deep or too high, and the headlight assembly design appears to block higher projection angles. High beams work normally. Dealership adjustments have not resolved the issue.
When: 60,000 miles reported in one complaint; occurs during night driving at any speed or road type
Symptoms owners cite: Low-beam projection limited to approximately 50 feet; Inadequate illumination when driving at night; Poor visibility on highways and side streets; Failure to brighten correctly at speeds around 35-40 mph; Reduced brightness when driving uphill or around curves
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership attempted headlight adjustment with no success; no effective remedy identified by dealer technicians
Front turn-signal lights inoperative when main lights are off
Front blinker lights fail to operate when the vehicle's main lights are switched off. The turn signals only function when the main lights are on or set to automatic mode.
Symptoms owners cite: Front blinker lights do not work with main lights off; Turn signals function only when main lights are on or on automatic setting
Instrument panel, radio, and backup camera display blackout
Dashboard displays—instrument panel, radio, and backup camera display—go black and become invisible during operation.
Symptoms owners cite: Instrument panel goes black; Radio display goes black; Backup camera display goes black
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2015 Chrysler 200?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Based on the 11 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 56,673 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 $250 for lighting 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 lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting 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/2015/Chrysler/200.
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