2015 Chrysler 200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (537) · Engine (271) · Electrical System (239)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
1,440 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (8)
Electrical System:software 2018-05-17 · campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the c
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.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmissi
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2016-07-12 · campaign 16V529000 · 329,540 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2016-02-26 · campaign 16V114000 · 71 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to August 3, 2015. During service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) or the Seat Cushion Foam (SCF) of the front passenger seat replaced instead of the both pieces together, which make up a complete calibrated set.
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 improperly deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new OCM-SCF seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S09.
Electrical System 2015-07-28 · campaign 15V470000 · 77,971 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.
Risk: An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the C4 connector using a 12 wire split kit for 3.6L engines, or replace the transmission wiring harness for 2.4L engines, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R24.
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2015-07-23 · campaign 15V461000 · 1,416,903 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle tha
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2015-02-13 · campaign 15V090000 · 21,466 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2014, to December 15, 2014, and equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.
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.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers inspect the transmission. Any transmission found with contamination or a park rod will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R08.
Electrical System:wiring 2014-08-05 · campaign 14V480000 · 8 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to June 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation.
Risk: Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P43.
Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 2014-07-02 · campaign 14V392000 · 20,347 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
Risk: Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.
Service bulletins (531)
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.
Electrical System 2026-03-04 · S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Electrical System 2026-02-14 · S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Power Train 2025-10-02 · 21-040-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
948te transmission reaction shaft service bushing kit customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● p1db7-00 - torque converter clutch performance.
Structure:body 2025-08-16 · 31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-14 · 31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-13 · 31-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
Showing the 6 most recent of 531 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-08 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“i was attempting to turn around on my street and was hit on the driver's side by an oncoming car. immediately thereafter, i tried to pull into a nearby driveway, but the car seemed to suddenly accelerate tremendously and plowed into the back of a parked car in that driveway. i was trying to brake but had no time as the car accelerated so suddenly. …”
2026-10-02 · Electrical System · 168,000 mi“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 update was performed on the vehicle; however, the fai…”
2026-09-30 · Power Train · 131,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 200. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the message that the transmission was too hot was displayed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. the dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to the …”
2026-09-29 · Power Train“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 requesting that nhtsa document and investigate th…”
2026-09-28 · Electrical System · 180,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 200. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions, and the vehicle was diagnosed. the contact was informed that the power distribution center was…”
2026-09-25 · Engine“code c14a7 and internal binding occurred on my 2015 chrysler 200, which shares the identical ptu architecture as the recalled 2015 jeep cherokee. …”
2026-09-04 · Engine“electricity light came on as well as overheating light and engine light all at once also stalling …”
2026-08-30 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle does shift to p then desired gear. it stalls at traffic stop lights. very dangerous. i do not know what the issue is.i got home to test the issue while in drive with brake pushed down as if i were in idle, at a stop light, and it did the same thing in the video. …”
2026-08-29 · Electrical System“my vehicle lost power while driving had my new born baby in the car with me i was told that it may be issue an electrical connection from 2 different repair shops tuscaloosa chrysler tried to service the car for 2 weeks and stated that it was issue with the pmc but they were unable to locate the issue why the vehicle couldn’t get power and said tha…”
2026-08-25 · Back Over Prevention · 65,250 mi“the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 200. the contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear-view camera displayed an intermittently distorted, darkened, or green screen. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not diagn…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.