2011 Chrysler 200 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
518 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Chrysler 200, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 16/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 31,841 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2011 Chrysler 200 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2011 sits among all 200 years
What owners report
“While driving, the vehicle loses all power. Just shuts down. No warning. No warning lights. No code. No check engine light.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 200
“The car cuts off when driving or seating at a red light need help to figure the problem out”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 200
“I received a safety recall notice in the mail from fiat chrysler in december 2016 and signed up on 12/30/16 at recalls.mopar.com per the instructions to receive notification when parts would be available and i never heard from anyone. My reference # is 30612591”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 200
“Lost power - car suddently stopped on i5 la to sacramento on the freeway and happened multiple times driving on the freeway...had to pullover. Car lost power. Thank god nobody hit me. Very scary.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 200
“This doesn't happen every time i drive the car. As i'm slowing up to turn, or coming up on a stop sign or red light, the car tends to start stalling. If i put the car in neutral before stepping on the breaks, it doesn't do it. But if i don't put the car in neutral it will stall & the rpm will drop…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 200
“Heat on passenger side goes out due to manufacturer coolant. Causes the windshield not to defrost on the passenger side in cold months which makes visibility during driving impossible.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 200
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 358 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 51,921 miles. Half of those reports fall between 16,800 and 100,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit,…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on…
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on…
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES.…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
136 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2011 Chrysler 200. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2011 Chrysler 200 reliable?
The 2011 Chrysler 200 drew 518 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 16/100, scored against the model's worst year (2015).
What are the most common 2011 Chrysler 200 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2011 Chrysler 200 are engine (138 complaints), electrical (88), and airbags (48).
At what mileage do 2011 Chrysler 200 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2011 Chrysler 200 problems around 51,921 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 16,800 and 100,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2011 Chrysler 200. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.