2016 Chrysler 200 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
589 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2016 Chrysler 200, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 19/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 46,500 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2016 Chrysler 200 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2016 sits among all 200 years
What owners report
“As i am driving car will cut off and tell you to shift the car to park. It then will stall when you try to start it back up. This happened on the interstate and the street while in motion.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 200
“When decelerating at either a red light or to turn, car will completely shut off with no warnings or check engine lights. This started almost a month ago. Then today everything locked up. All electrical lights came on along with the check engine light. There was no power when trying to get the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 200
“While vehicle was in motion, service airbag system came on and went off multiple times.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 200
“When vehicle need small maintenance such as oil change or system update, vehicle electric (computer system) shuts down not allowing driver to even turn on hazards on. Vehicle has to towed to shop.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 200
“On city streets when 9 speed transmission shifts from 4th gear to 5th gear the transmission shift jerks the car in a violent manner. This did not occur when vehicle was new.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 200
“Service air bag system and service parking brake notifications appeared as well as the check engine light car would not shift, the screen went in and out while the vehicle loss power and wouldn't move. The transmission just reved this car has major issues all of this happed while driving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 200
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 396 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 43,994 miles. Half of those reports fall between 26,000 and 66,500 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500,…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact…
Technical service bulletins
337 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2016 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 2016 Chrysler 200 reliable?
The 2016 Chrysler 200 drew 589 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 19/100, scored against the model's worst year (2015).
What are the most common 2016 Chrysler 200 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2016 Chrysler 200 are engine (131 complaints), electrical (113), and airbags (88).
At what mileage do 2016 Chrysler 200 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2016 Chrysler 200 problems around 43,994 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 26,000 and 66,500 miles.
Does the 2016 Chrysler 200 have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2016 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.