AI Damage2016 Chrysler 200: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Chrysler 200 filed 344 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. The maker issued 212 service bulletins for this year. We found 4 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 344
- involving a crash
- 22
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 212
- YouTube repair videos
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 38% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 26% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 18% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 7% of all complaints
- 7 Electronic stability control 5% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 5% of all complaints
- Engine: 132 complaints (38% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Electrical system: 112 complaints (33% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 52.
- Air bags: 88 complaints (26% of all), 14 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 63 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 45.
- Service brakes: 35 complaints (10% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cylnamed in 3 complaints
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 344 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 | 1 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 112 | 3 | 52 |
| Air bags | 88 | 14 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 63 | 1 | 45 |
| Service brakes | 35 | 5 | 6 |
| Steering | 23 | 2 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Wheels | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 | 17 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 4 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
safty issue is if i was at a higher speed and light turns red would not have been able to stop the car and would have hit another car or person , there was no warning lights on till after the pop when the red brake light came on, and said service eltric brakes it has been looked at by me and it has the same iisues…
I believe the brake or something related to the brakes failed. I ran a stop sign, with no evidence of brake marks on the road. I crossed over a highway hit a side walk almost hit a house. The safety of myself and others was at extreme danger.
Electrical system, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance System needs to be looked at and replace if needed.
The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's son was treated at the scene for bruises to his chest and upper left shoulder but he was not taken to the hospital. The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown as he was arrested at the scene of the accident.
Crashed into vehicle in front of me due to not being able to stop in time while traveling 25-30 mph, possibly faster. Front end completely crumpled and vehicle was considered total loss. Airbags did not deploy at all.
The car was in a collision and caught fire on impact completely destroying the entire car.
During the incident, the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a head laceration and a fractured nose that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. A police report was filed.
The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered muscle spasms and back pain, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 183 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 9% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 200 has 129 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 344, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P1DB7-00…
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
- STARTER - ENGINE
- FUEL VAPOR CANISTER FILTER EVAP Fuel Filters are to be checked for restriction / blockage on a regular…
FUEL VAPOR CANISTER FILTER EVAP Fuel Filters are to be checked for restriction / blockage on a regular schedule as indicated in the Owner s Manual. If the Filter is restricted or blocked then replace the part. For…
- U90 - Parts Ordering
- "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."
- U90 Parts Ordering
- "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood,…
"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current…
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
- MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair…
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
NHTSA lists 212 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chrysler 200?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system, air bags. Total complaints: 344. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (22%), stalls while driving (19%), airbag warning light (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA lists 212 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Chrysler 200 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.