2013 Chrysler 200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (81) · Seat Belts (77) · Seats (61)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
406 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2017-10-10 · campaign 17V640000 · 363,930 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Risk: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
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.
Engine 2013-11-06 · campaign 13V552000 · 521 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2013-02-06 · campaign 13V043000 · 1,785 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
Risk: A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Service bulletins (215)
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
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
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What owners report
2026-09-15 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 147,680 mi“the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 200. the contact stated that the passenger side headrest deployed without warning or impact. the contact expressed concern that the driver side headrest could deploy while driving, potentially causing a crash. while researching the failure online, the contact learned that the plastic components may weaken over time …”
2026-07-14 · Seats“driver's seat headrest deployed while i was driving. i cannot put it back in place because some internal plastic parts have broken off. the passenger seatbelt sensor keeps going off as if the passenger has not buckled the seat belt. the sensor on that same seat keeps going off even if there's no one sitting on that seat. …”
2026-06-04 · Visibility/Wiper“the horn will honk sporadically and will not start at times then wipers will malfunction. had tipm looked at was told it is normal for this to go out, bad design.…”
2026-03-26 · Electrical System · 120,000 mi“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 not be adjusted or properly positioned. the dealer …”
2026-03-16 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 108,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 200. the contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and closing the front driver's side door, the driver's side front seat headrest deployed inadvertently with the vehicle turned off. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there would be a charge for the headrest replacement. the veh…”
2026-03-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor“the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 200. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken for the annual inspection, and dtc: p0420 associated with the catalytic converter was retrieved. the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed …”
2026-02-11 · Air Bags“the airbag is malfunctioning with the warning sensor going on and off …”
2026-02-04 · Seats“engine shuts off then restarts after you put it in park been doing it for over a year been to many mechanics but it never reads a code , head rest deployed on passenger side and will not stay when pushed back in…”
2026-01-07 · Seats“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. mileage was around 135,000 when this occurred. …”
2025-09-25 · Seats · 97,000 mi“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 was taken to a dealer where the contact was informe…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.