2011 Chrysler 200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (65) · Power Train (29) · Seat Belts (21)
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255 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-15 · campaign 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Defect: 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, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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 a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
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 August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Air Bags 2013-07-02 · campaign 13V282000 · 442,320 vehicles
Defect: 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 Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control mo
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
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 November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Steering:column 2011-06-08 · campaign 11V315000 · 11,096 vehicles
Defect: 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. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
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, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
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 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (136)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-18 · U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall u67 - catalytic converter efficiency - dealer notification (revision 11)
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
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What owners report
2026-09-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 cycles and fails calibration, raising a concern abo…”
2026-04-28 · Service Brakes · 204,943 mi“the brake booster corroded and the vacuum lines were damaged due to the corrosion causing the brakes to go out on the freeway. there is an active recall on the brake booster but when brought to chrysler they state the vin is listed in canada (i live in indiana in the usa) and not effected yet the part numbers match, there is no water shield that …”
2026-01-22 · Unknown Or Other“ when i drive my 2011 chrysler 200 , when i got weight or put passengers in the back seats or weight in the trunk the rear of car sways or make excessive jerks to the right and left, even on dry surfaces . also , makes a loud cracking or popping sounds even when it is a small bump . it f…”
2025-09-06 · Power Train“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 drive. after occurrence car will restart after about…”
2025-05-31 · Seats“approximately [xxx] on [xxx] i was driving from my home to a doctors appointment on [xxx] in tampa florida. approximately 8 mins from my home. the roads were in desperate need of repair with patchy potholes uneven pavement. i was going approximately 30 to 35 miles an hour that is the speed limit for this road as i was going over i hit one of the sh…”
2025-05-02 · Service Brakes“abs, parking brake and traction control systems error items showing on dash. these error items indicate that the abs module needs to be replaced, however chrysler can no longer supply this part and the dealer has said that they have tried unsuccessfully to install a used part and also am after market part which would not work.…”
2024-06-25 · Power Train“while driving at high speeds 60 to 75 miles per hour and going up an upgrade, the transmission starts to buck violently which causes the driver lose concentration and possible control. i have to shift the transmission into manual mode and select a lower gear to gain control. dealer service said software is up to date and transmission is working fin…”
2024-06-14 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 200. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel went dim and the radio became inoperable. the contact also stated that the headlights were flickering while driving. the contact related the failure with the nhtsa campaign number: 13v282000 (electrical system, air bags) however, the vehic…”
2024-05-15 · Engine · 149,000 mi“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 occasionally failed to start-up as needed. the vehicle wa…”
2024-02-07 · Engine“i bought a 2011 chrysler 200 sedan in the summer of 2021. in december of2021, i took my car to a dealership because my heater didn't work. upon their diagnosis, they said i had a bad heater core. because i had just purchased the car, they agreed to take off $400 off the repair. it still cost me $1100.00. fast forward two years and the same thing h…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.