2016 Chrysler 200 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 345 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler 200. The most-reported areas: Engine (132), Electrical System (113), Air Bags (88).
Key takeaways
- 345 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 | 38% |
| Electrical System | 113 | 33% |
| Air Bags | 88 | 26% |
| Power Train | 63 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 55 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 10% |
| Steering | 24 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 4% |
| Suspension | 8 | 2% |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2016 Chrysler 200
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Chrysler 200 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-10-23
I was driving home from 7-Eleven and was approaching a sharp left turn. All of a sudden my steering wheel locked; it was extremely difficult to move then I went straight into a ditch and broke my front wheel axle and damaged my back right panel. All because my steering wheel locked on me.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-08-20
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a recall repair, and the contact was informed that the brake line had suddenly ruptured while reversing out of the service bay. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was informed of th...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-19
The shift to park light cuts in and the car starts to slow down The coolant constantly runs out
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More for the 2016 Chrysler 200
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.