repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2015 Chrysler 200Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,994 owner complaints about the 2015 Chrysler 200, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-114 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chrysler 200 has problems
1,994 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
756Electrical system38 crash/fire/injury
695Power train25 crash/fire/injury
607Engine33 crash/fire/injury
327Air bags42 crash/fire/injury
160Vehicle speed control
112Service brakes
108Electronic stability control (ESC)
86Steering
60Suspension
23520 other systems43 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 756 | 38 |
| Power train | 695 | 25 |
| Engine | 607 | 33 |
| Air bags | 327 | 42 |
| Vehicle speed control | 160 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 112 | 18 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 108 | 4 |
| Steering | 86 | 10 |
| Suspension | 60 | 8 |
| 20 other systems | 235 | 43 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2015 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 · 2018 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If both pieces were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated and the passenger air bag may…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q1
Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Risk. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Rear: shock absorber
Risk. Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle 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 electrical system problems start?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 506 electrical system complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
159under 30k miles458under 100k miles48100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
22 owners mentioned a cost$1,037median
Middle half: $187 – $2,500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 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
2015 Chrysler 200 safety ratings
2015 Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Chrysler 200, and the recalls they led to.
- Software security vulnerabilityLed to recall 15V-508
In owners' words
What 200 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving or operating the vehicle, the power distribution box will lose power or shut down overall power. After extensive testing it has been determined that this is due to the grounding harness from the PDB to the transmission. All mechanics in the area diagnosed the problem as a bad motor.…
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced electrical issues that caused the instrument panel to be blank intermittently, and the cruise control failed to disengage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and a software…
My 2015 Chrysler 200 displayed the warning “Service Trans Stop Safely Shut Off Engine to Engage Park.” The vehicle has approximately 79,136 miles. I am concerned this is a safety-related transmission/park engagement defect because the warning indicates the vehicle may not properly engage Park. I am…
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