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severe 54 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900 · see suspension across all vehicles →
Of the 5 model years of Chrysler 200 we track for suspension problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 54.
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Buyer takeaway: The 2015 Chrysler 200 shows serious, unresolved suspension, transmission, and electrical defects that affect safety and reliability. Multiple owners report strut failures, lower control arm breakage, stalling, jerking, and recurring warning lights that dealers and Chrysler cannot consistently fix—even under recall campaigns that mysteriously exclude many affected VINs.
The 2015 Chrysler 200 suspension system is failing prematurely across multiple components. Owners report struts and shocks leaking or cracking as low as 15,000 miles, with one owner facing a $2,000 repair at 47,000 miles for four failed struts and a wheel bearing. Lower control arms break or come loose—one snapped during a slow turn, pulling the vehicle into a parked car. Multiple owners describe a dangerous death wobble at highway speeds that persists even after $2,400 in suspension repairs. Notably, Chrysler issued a 2015 recall for suspension defects affecting 700,000 vehicles, yet many owners' VINs weren't included despite experiencing identical failures.
Transmission problems plague these cars: jerking at takeoff, hard shifts, hesitation, and complete failures with "transmission failure" warnings. One owner had the transmission replaced under recall, only to have it fail again within months. Vehicles stall without warning during idle, at intersections, and while shifting.
Electrical gremlins trigger persistent warnings—service transmission, service airbag, check engine—that dealers cannot resolve. Airbag lights stay on through multiple repair attempts. Some owners report the vehicle accelerates itself unpredictably or jerks violently from a stop, creating accident risk. One owner's airbag never deployed in a three-car collision.
Dealers routinely claim "nothing is wrong" or "that's normal," even after 18 service visits. Parts like struts are reportedly unavailable on the market, and many affected vehicles fall outside official recall boundaries despite matching recall descriptions exactly.
Same Chrysler 200 suspension reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013
Front and rear struts and shocks fail prematurely, often leaking, cracking, or becoming ineffective. Owners report this occurs at mileages as low as 15,000 to 50,000 miles. Multiple reports note parts unavailable on the market. One owner had to replace four blown struts and a wheel bearing at 47,000 miles despite a 2015 recall covering 700,000 vehicles for this same issue; this vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall.
When: 15,000–50,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Rattling noise over bumps; Loud creaking from front of vehicle; Clunking sound from rear suspension; Leaking struts and shocks; Vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps; No suspension support over road imperfections; Cupped tire wear
Repairs/costs cited: $2,000 for four struts and wheel bearing at one shop; multiple shops reported struts unavailable on the market; rear shocks replaced twice at one owner's expense
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Recall 14V392000 issued for suspension, but many affected vehicles' VINs were not included despite matching symptoms
Lower control arms fracture, break, or become loose due to defective bushings. One owner reported the lower control arm folded sideways during a slow left turn, pulling the vehicle into a parked car. Another noted the replacement part was significantly heavier built than the original, suggesting Chrysler knew of the weakness. Multiple reports of both driver and passenger side failures.
When: 39,000–90,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal sound from front suspension; Front end collapse onto tires; Vehicle pulled to one side; Passenger side front tire detached from chassis at 90 degrees angle
Repairs/costs cited: Front suspension replacement; rear lower control arms and bushings replaced; one owner had extended warranty on lower control arms
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recalls issued for lower control arm failures; extended warranty available on control arms per dealer
Persistent rattling, clunking, creaking, and wobbling at highway speeds. Multiple owners describe feeling every bump excessively, loss of support over road imperfections, and chassis shaking. One owner reports spending $2,400 on suspension parts without resolving a death wobble at highway speeds.
When: Various mileages reported; issues reported within first few years of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Rattling and creaking from front suspension; Clunking from rear over bumps; Excessive bouncing over road deviations; Death wobble at highway speeds; Vehicle shudders and jerks at 28–35 mph range; Wheels strike bumps violently; Vehicle feels unstable, pushes to side at highway speeds
Repairs/costs cited: $2,400 spent on suspension repairs without resolution; multiple shop visits unable to diagnose root cause
Front wheel bearings fail prematurely at mileages under 50,000 miles. One documented case shows both front wheel bearings failed on the same vehicle along with four struts.
When: Under 47,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loud noise from wheel area; Abnormal noise during turns
Repairs/costs cited: $2,000 repair cost for wheel bearing and struts at 47,000 miles
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 14V392000 for suspension; owner's VIN not included despite vehicle exhibiting symptoms
Sway bar links deteriorate or break, compromising suspension handling. One owner reports the sway bar broken away from driver side linkage with a piece hanging down.
When: Various mileages; reported at 28,700 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Squeaky noise over bumps; Rattling noise; Broken or hanging sway bar component
Repairs/costs cited: Sway bar links replacement needed; parts difficult to source
Drive shafts fail prematurely, causing jerking, vibration, and hesitation. One owner had the drive shaft replaced at 2 years old and 47,000 miles. At least one axle detached from the vehicle during operation.
When: Approximately 47,000–90,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Jerking while shifting gears; Vibration; Clucking noise; Hesitation on acceleration; Loud abnormal noise, vehicle loses power and stalls; Front passenger side tire leaning outward
Repairs/costs cited: Drive shaft replacement at 2 years, 47,000 miles; owner incurred $2,000+ in additional tire and wheel alignment costs; axle replacement required at 55,000 miles
Transmission hesitates, jerks, lunges, and shifts hard. Multiple owners report transmission failure warnings, inability to shift, and stalling. One owner had transmission replaced under recall 15V090 but continued having transmission failures afterward. Transmission serviced and reprogrammed multiple times.
When: Approximately 9,900–90,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Jerking while shifting gears; Severe hesitation when accelerating; Hard violent shifts; Lunging from complete stop; Inability to shift gears; Clucking noise; Service transmission warning light; Transmission failure messages
Codes mentioned: P0700 implied by 'Service Transmission' warning; transmission test failed per recall
Repairs/costs cited: One complete transmission replacement under recall 15V090 (cost not specified); transmission reprogrammed and serviced 4 times total
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 15V090 issued for damaged transaxles that prevent park engagement; also recall R08, R24, R40 mentioned
Parking rod/pawl disengages or fails to engage properly, causing vehicle to roll unexpectedly or shift into neutral while driving. Electronic gear shift disengages from drive and alternates between park and low while moving.
When: Various mileages
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle rolls unexpectedly; Shifts into neutral without driver input; Inability to shift properly; Transmission failure warning and 'Engage to Park Failed' message; Electronic gear shift disengages from drive
Codes mentioned: P0700 implied
Repairs/costs cited: Faulty electronic transmission module identified; module reprogrammed multiple times
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 15V090 issued for damaged transaxles preventing park engagement; new recall issued for same issue after previous repairs
Vehicle stalls without warning during idle, at stops, during turns, in intersections, and while driving at various speeds. Unable to restart immediately. Separately, vehicle accelerates itself unexpectedly. One owner reports vehicle jerks as if being hit from behind when taking off from complete stops.
When: Throughout ownership; reported at 9,900 miles and beyond
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden stalling with no warning lights; Multiple stalling episodes; Three stalling incidents in one afternoon; Vehicle jerks from complete stop; Vehicle accelerates itself causing hard braking needed; Stalling when shifting from reverse to drive; Stalling when slowly backing up
Codes mentioned: Service transmission warnings present; check engine light
Repairs/costs cited: Battery replaced and alternator checked without resolving stalling
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Software update attempted (Recall R40); recalled module in power distribution center repaired but stalling continued
Chronic electrical issues including instrument panel flashing warnings, check engine light, service transmission light, service brakes light, service airbag light, and electrical faults. Body control module failure requiring replacement. Power distribution issues.
When: Throughout ownership; reported within first year and beyond
Symptoms owners cite: Service transmission warning light; Service airbag light (persistent); Service brakes light; Check engine light; Electrical lights flashing on dashboard; Radio and climate controls not responding; Center stack controls not functioning
Codes mentioned: P0700 implied; unknown codes at AutoZone
Repairs/costs cited: Body control module replaced ($376.35 for module + $199.20 labor); module failure replaced again; electrical system did not improve; new key fob replaced ($200)
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Software updates attempted under recalls R40 and R24
Airbag warning light constantly illuminates. Multiple owners report airbag light present upon vehicle purchase and persisting through multiple repair attempts. One owner reports airbag did not deploy in a 3-car accident when it should have. One owner had same airbag part in shop 7–8 times without resolution.
When: From date of purchase (some cases) and throughout ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light on while driving and stopped; Airbag light present from moment vehicle left lot; Airbag did not deploy in accident; Electrical issues with airbag warning circuit
Repairs/costs cited: Wiring harness under seat requires replacement; airbag part repaired 7–8 times without fixing light; no airbag deployment in crash impact
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer initially refused to address airbag warning upon purchase; Takata recall mentioned; extended warranty coverage unclear
Vehicle exhibits poor fuel economy despite highway driving. Owner reports averaging 16 mpg versus EPA rating of 18 city / 29 highway, with vehicle driven mostly highway.
When: Early in ownership; 2 years old at report
Symptoms owners cite: Poor fuel economy (16 mpg vs. 29 highway rated); Excessive gas burning
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel mileage issue blamed on drive shaft defect, but persisted after drive shaft replacement
Synthesized from 54 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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It's a meaningful issue. 54 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $900.
Across the 30 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most suspension failures cluster between 38,000 and 68,000 miles, with the median around 47,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 38,000; a quarter make it past 68,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension 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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover suspension issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.