repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags
Risk. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of…
2011 Chrysler 200Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 336 owner complaints about the 2011 Chrysler 200, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-668 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Chrysler 200 has problems
336 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
119Engine2 crash/fire/injury
68Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
48Air bags10 crash/fire/injury
38Power train
25Seat belts
24Steering
21Exterior lighting
21Service brakes
20Engine and engine cooling
10116 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 119 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 68 | 2 |
| Air bags | 48 | 10 |
| Power train | 38 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 25 | 5 |
| Steering | 24 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 21 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 101 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 Chrysler 200 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints, their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
no report yet
Steering: column
Risk. A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
44kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 95 engine complaints. 69% were reported before 100,000 miles.
39under 30k miles66under 100k miles29100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other 200 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 200 median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Chrysler 200 safety ratings
2011 Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Chrysler 200, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine stallNo recall
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What 200 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Formal Customer Complaint request for manufacturer assistance. Vehicle, 2011 Chrysler200 Touring, VIN [XXX], engine3.6L V6. I am the current owner and I'm requesting Chrysler open a case to review intermittent stalling, starting and electrical problems and an HVAC defrost actuator that repeatedly…
2011 Chrysler 200, 156k miles, Original owner. At Highway Speeds engine will shut off! Extremely dangerous as you lose power steering and brakes on a busy interstate. No warning lights. No check engine. Issue just started happening and has happened multiple times in last 3 weeks. Car is unsafe to…
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle…
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