My car frequently shuts off while driving and it'll stall. Most of the time it starts back up and runs like nothing happens with no lights when I got it checked it was no found issue with the vehicle regarding the engine, power train etc. It's in good condition and well maintained. I'm not sure of the issue I did research that other vehicles have been recalled due to this issue and when I looked…
2015 Chrysler 200 powertrain problems
moderate 664 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
664
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
20crashes
11injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 664 powertrain complaints filed for the 2015 Chrysler 200, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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
Of the 7 model years of Chrysler 200 we track for powertrain problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 664.
Powertrain accounts for 34% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
My 2015 Chrysler 200 2.4l 45k would not shift from parking to drive, but sometimes it drives in reverse...
My car sometimes revs while going 10 and under, without me pushing the gas. And when I changed gears it slips and jumps
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the vehicle lost power as the transmission service immediately error message displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions where it was diagnosed that a harness on the transmission and the transmission needed…
We purchesed a 2015 chyrsler 200 in april 2015. In july the check engine light came on so the car was taken in on july 25th for maintenace and state inspection as well due to engine light being on and car shifting hard. Recieved call on july 27th stating car was ready for pick. On 07/27/15 car was returned due to check engine light coming back on, at that time was told car needed a new…
I was driving home from work when the check engine light, engine temperature warning light, and electronic throttle control light came on. In reviewing the potential issues, a number of people have had the same issue, potentially due to a faulty thermostat. When I had the vehicle scanned at autozone, it provided codes p0218 twice and p2181 once. *tr
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 Chrysler 200?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 664 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?
Across the 469 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 14,390 and 69,000 miles, with the median around 40,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 14,390; a quarter make it past 69,000. 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 $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.
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.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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