2016 Chrysler 200 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 344 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler 200. The most-reported areas: Engine (132), Electrical System (112), Air Bags (88).

Key takeaways

  • 344 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 22 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine13238%
Electrical System11233%
Air Bags8826%
Power Train6318%
Unknown Or Other5516%
Service Brakes3510%
Steering237%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)185%
Vehicle Speed Control165%
Fuel/Propulsion System144%
Suspension82%
Wheels72%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2016 Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD5/55/55/54/5
2016 Chrysler 200 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot rated5/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

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

Air Bags - filed 2026-07-08

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that whenever the front passenger's seat was occupied, the "Service Airbag" warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the occupants placed their feet near the front passenger footwell area, where the airbag module and wiring har...

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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.