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2013 Chrysler 200Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 628 owner complaints about the 2013 Chrysler 200, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-640 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.

2013 Chrysler 200
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.7× the 200 median · #3 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 33%Owner complaints62858 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage66kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Chrysler 200 has problems

628 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags17113
Engine1455
Electrical system1023
Seat belts861
Seats8217
Power train622
Fuel/propulsion system471
Service brakes391
Steering383
16 other systems18515

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2013 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.

33%repaired · 2019 Q2

Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 17V-640 · Oct 10, 2017 · 363,930 vehicles · 119,120 repaired

Risk. If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

38%repaired · 2018 Q4

Air bags

Recall 16V-668 · Sep 15, 2016 · 1,435,625 vehicles · 550,005 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2015 Q1

Air bags

Recall 13V-282 · Jul 2, 2013 · 442,320 vehicles · 316,037 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints, their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 13V-043 · Feb 6, 2013 · 1,785 vehicles

Risk. A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 air bags problems start?

66kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 60 air bags complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
9under 30k miles47under 100k miles13100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2013 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

2013 Chrysler 200 safety ratings

2013 Chrysler 200 C 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Chrysler 200, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · closed Feb 25, 2026
    No recall
In owners' words

What 200 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag unexpectedly deployed without the vehicle being in a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the passenger’s seat became inoperable and could…
Complaint 11727212 · Mar 26, 2026 · 120,000 miles
I own a 2013 Chrysler 200. While parked at a gas station the front driver’s headrest deployed without warning. I contacted a dealer where I was informed that the headrest needed to be replaced out of pocket. I was informed that the vehicle no longer qualified to be serviced under the recall.…
Complaint 11709506 · Jan 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the front driver’s and front passenger’s side headrests deployed without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V640000 (Seats, Air Bags). The vehicle…
Complaint 11689748 · Sep 25, 2025 · 97,000 miles

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