2015 Chrysler 200 Problems

Severe Issues

Shopping for a used 2015 Chrysler 200? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 500 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.

20147 years2016

Before you buy

This 2015 Chrysler 200 has 500 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Electrical Faults.

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500
Complaints
16
Crashes
6
Fires
15
Injuries
β€”
Fatalities
8
Recalls

2015 Chrysler 200 Fuel Economy

βœ“ EPA Official Data

EPA-rated fuel economy across 6 2015 Chrysler 200 trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.

19
MPG City
18–23 range
31
MPG Hwy
28–36 range
23
MPG Combined
22–27 range
388
g COβ‚‚/mile
Regular Gasoline
⚠️Costs $2,750 more than avg vehicle over 5 years

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 6 trims analysed.

2015 Chrysler 200 Safety Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested β€” showing 2015 Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD

Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.

Overall

5/5

10.7% rollover risk

Frontal Crash

5/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

4/5

10.7% probability

βœ“Stability Control: Standardβ—‹Forward Collision Warning: Optionalβ—‹Lane Departure Warning: Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.

Quick Answer

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2015 Chrysler 200 has 500 owner complaints, 16 crash-related complaints, and 8 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.

2015 Chrysler 200 β€” key reliability facts
Make
Chrysler
Model
200
Model year
2015
NHTSA owner complaints
500
Crash-related complaints
16
Safety recall campaigns
8
Top reported component
Electrical Faults
Reliability signal
Severe Issues
EPA MPG combined
23
EPA MPG city / highway
19 / 31
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
NHTSA overall safety rating
5/5 stars
NHTSA frontal crash rating
5/5 stars
NHTSA side crash rating
5/5 stars
NHTSA rollover rating
4/5 stars
Electronic stability control
Standard

Common problems

Most common 2015 Chrysler 200 problems

Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.

#1
203
complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:5
Fires:3
Injuries:2
#2
180
complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:3
Fires:4
Injuries:2
#3
173
complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:3
Injuries:4

Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Engine Problems, Transmission / Drivetrain. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.

Buyer verdict

Should you buy a used 2015 Chrysler 200?

The 2015 Chrysler 200 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.

Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.

Pre-purchase

What to check before buying a used 2015 Chrysler 200

Inspection Focus

  • Inspect the electrical system, including wiring and infotainment, for known issues.
  • Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  • Request service records for engine, transmission, and electrical repairs.
  • Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.

Before You Close the Deal

  • Inspect the electrical system, including wiring and infotainment, for known issues.
  • Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  • Request service records for engine, transmission, and electrical repairs.
  • Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.

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Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.

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AI verdict

What the complaint data suggests

Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

Complaints for the 2015 Chrysler 200 are concentrated in electrical faults, engine problems, and transmission/drivetrain issues. A recurring theme appears to be multiple high-volume component categories, though the data is limited to a single model year and consumer-submitted reports.

Key Findings
  • Electrical faults account for the highest number of complaints among all components.
  • Engine problems and transmission/drivetrain issues also show elevated complaint counts.
  • Airbag malfunctions and unintended acceleration are reported but at lower frequencies.
Top Concerns
  • Electrical Faults
  • Engine Problems
  • Transmission / Drivetrain
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect. Data covers only one model year (2015), limiting the ability to assess long-term trends. Confidence level is Low, indicating the data may not be fully representative.

Full breakdown

All 2015 Chrysler 200 complaints by category

Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Chrysler 200. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Electrical Faults20353β€”
Engine Problems18034β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain1733β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions8771β€”
Uncategorized Issues823β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration35β€”β€”β€”
Brake System251β€”β€”
Suspension Failures2221β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System19β€”1β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)17β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects161β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues1011β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures7β€”β€”β€”
Structural Problems62β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB6β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues61β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues51β€”β€”
Fuel System2β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline2β€”β€”β€”
Visibility1β€”β€”β€”
Parking-Brake Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Hydraulic1β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper1β€”β€”β€”
Lane Departure1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

In their words

Real owner complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2015 Chrysler 200. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

Showing 400 most recent complaints of 500 total. View all on NHTSA

Engine ProblemsMay 7, 2026

I took my vehicle in for service because cylinder 6 had a misfire and the dealership told me that the Catalytic Converter failed internally and stated it can happen at anytime and it sends metal into the engine causing damage.

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 28, 2026

My airbag light on the driver side is on. Isn't this a recall part

Airbag Malfunctions CrashApr 8, 2026

Airbags deployed 15 seconds after impact. Passenger airbag deployed from the top of the dash and hit the windshield causing the windshield to shatter.

Unintended AccelerationMar 26, 2026

I honestly believe this has to do with me being discriminated by people even emergency dispatch and police from the city of Inglewood , this is not the first time my car gets tampered with, but to start I already had felt something was off with the vehicle because I was parked an…

Transmission / DrivetrainMar 23, 2026

The contact's son owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly shifted to neutral (N). The message "Please Place Vehicle in Gear" was displayed. The contact's son was able to drive the vehicle a…

Electrical FaultsMar 15, 2026

It shuts down the engine or. Does not go in park it has something going on with electrical I can not afford it help please

Transmission / DrivetrainMar 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side headlight failed to function as intended. The message "Headlight not Working" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause …

Transmission / DrivetrainFeb 16, 2026

I’m not sure but it will randomly die and have to be restarted there are times it does it more than others but every time is extremely dangerous because you essentially lose control of the car until it is restarted and it shift extremely hard sometimes like it feels like the tran…

Suspension FailuresFeb 13, 2026

Airbag light is on , 2nd time my lower control arms are broken and I go through a battery every 2 years average

Electrical FaultsFeb 11, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The power steering and battery warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was restarted each time, but the vehicle took a progressively longe…

Transmission / DrivetrainJan 29, 2026

You have a recall for chryslr 200 2015 for intermittent starting and stalling caused by faulty PDC connector. NHTSA. My car is doing exactly that but its not under the recall why not? It had done this gor the last 4 months

Transmission / DrivetrainJan 20, 2026

The transmission is stuck in 3rd gear and sometimes don't move at all. It has jumped in neutral a couple of times while driving or automatically goes to paddle shifting without touching the gear control. It is basically undrivable with only 95000, or so miles.

Transmission / DrivetrainJan 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started and shifted to park(P), the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into neutral(N), and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to shift the gear selector into reverse; however,…

Fuel SystemDec 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The engine warning light was illuminated prior to the failure. The failure persisted over time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was related…

Electrical FaultsDec 13, 2025

While driving at approximately 60 MPH on a highway, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power, stalled, and entered "limp mode," shifting into neutral or a low gear unexpectedly. This failure caused a rapid deceleration in high-speed traffic, effectively disabling the vehicle and cr…

Transmission / DrivetrainDec 2, 2025

I put the car in park, once I released the brake the car started jerking forward. While this was going on, the dash displayed powertrain failure. I was only able to get it to stop by turning off the car. When I turned the car on following the event, I had a check engine code: P1B…

Suspension Failures CrashNov 25, 2025

transmission service (power train ) caused my parking rod dislodged/broken to slip/jerk to lose control of vehicle. It had put us at high risk, no airbags didn't go off to causing passenger to hit their head blacking out and non-stop pain in rotating cuff of right shoulder. It …

Transmission / DrivetrainNov 24, 2025

Queja de Defecto de Seguridad por Falla de TCM y Negligencia de Recall VIN del VehΓ­culo: [XXX] Mi vehΓ­culo Chrysler 200, aΓ±o 2015, ha experimentado una falla total del MΓ³dulo de Control de TransmisiΓ³n (TCM), resultando en la pΓ©rdida abrupta de potencia e inmovilizaciΓ³n de la uni…

Steering DefectsNov 5, 2025

Chrysler sold me a unsafe rusted frame the car is dangerous and unsafe I'm scared of the car and it needs to be pick up

Electrical FaultsNov 4, 2025

Somebody switch my vin to another car stolen the parts the car unsafe swaying and stole the shocks control arm sway bar air bag tampered my car had a key hole on the trunk when I bought it it not there the gas pedal break pedal no correct the car is dangerous and I have a stolen …

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2015 Chrysler 200.

Safety recalls

2015 Chrysler 200 recalls

8 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2015 Chrysler 200. 8 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.

Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

#18V332000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING17/05/2018
Safety recall

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

#16V529000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONDec 7, 2016
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

#15V470000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28/07/2015
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

#15V461000EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.23/07/2015
Safety recall

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

#16V114000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION26/02/2016
Safety recall

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

#15V090000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION13/02/2015
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

#14V480000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGMay 8, 2014
Safety recall

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

#14V392000SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBERFeb 7, 2014

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Questions

2015 Chrysler 200 buying FAQ

Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.

Is the 2015 Chrysler 200 reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 500 owner complaints, 16 crash-related complaints, and 8 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2015 Chrysler 200 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chrysler 200?β–Ύ

#1: Electrical Faults (203 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (180 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (173 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Chrysler 200?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2015 Chrysler 200?β–Ύ

Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2015 Chrysler 200, NHTSA complaints include 16 crash-related reports and 6 fire reports out of 500 total complaints. 15 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2015 Chrysler 200 have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes. 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2015 Chrysler 200. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 8 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.

Should I buy a 2015 Chrysler 200?β–Ύ

The 2015 Chrysler 200 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Chrysler 200 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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