2017 Chrysler 200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (10) · Power Train (8) · Vehicle Speed Control (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
28 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
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
Service bulletins (182)
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.
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
Engine 2025-03-20 · 103617 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
starter - engine
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-17 · 9100468 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuel vapor canister filter evap fuel filters are to be checked for restriction / blockage on a regular schedule as indicated in the owner s manual. if the filter is restricted or blocked then replace the part. for customers that drive light duty trucks in extreme dusty and dirty road conditions, ple
Showing the 6 most recent of 182 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-23 · Electrical System“we have an airbag warning light that keeps coming on. it's been reset by a repair garage, but has returned this week. techniction stating the following: on technical service bulletin they state inspect and install a jumper harness in the front seats. why do i have to reroute electrical. this should be a recall for repair because chrysler has w…”
2025-07-01 · Electrical System“airbag light flashing, won’t go off! lights under dash started blinking n radio only works on steering wheel sometimes, light blinks saying light bulb out but isn’t …”
2025-01-23 · Vehicle Speed Control“the car is constantly needs a jump start , and the pedal will not accelerate. i have had multiple diagnosis and they don’t know what it is- the cruise control component comes on at the beginning of the jump start until the car runs. auto zone and midas has checked the battery, alternator, did a draw and they can’t find the issue. when driving the p…”
2024-01-01 · Engine“engine stalls while driving and displays message that i need to shift to park to restart. this has happened several times. i have not taken it to a mechanic yet but stopped driving it because it is unsafe. * this problem is mentioned here several times. …”
2023-04-26 · Air Bags“airbag warning light came on intermittently at first the remained on. vehicle was taken to the dealer to be checked on 9/2/21. dealer stated passenger seat airbag wiring harness was defective and replaced at a cost of $1179.29. 1/18/23 airbag warning light steadily on. dealer advised driver side airbag squib harness connector pins open. replac…”
2023-03-17 · Structure · 1,200 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chrysler 200. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown repair was completed. additionally, the contact stated that the floor carpet was significantly wet. the vehicle was taken to the …”
2022-06-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while driving down the interstate my car jumped a little then i could not go above 20 miles and hour. once i arrived to a safe location i turned off my engine and then restarted. it seemed ok, but during the incident there was a flash on my dash that said "check throttle". i took it to a service station and they ran a code check on the vehicle. the…”
2022-04-10 · Engine“car shuts off without warning when driving …”
2022-01-16 · Steering“i have been having trouble with my car for a while where it, most of the time, won’t start on the first try. i’ve been to my dealership multiple times and it just seems as if my car is declining after each session. i can’t even remote start my vehicle anymore. there will be times where i am stopped for a period of time and my car will stall and/or …”
2021-12-26 · Power Train“for years now, my car has randomly, without notice, stalls, says “shift to p” and goes limp. there’s nothing i can do in that moment besides try to get to safety before the car stops in the middle of the road. i’ve brought it in multiple times with no change or information as to what’s causing it. one dealership claimed i just needed an oil change …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.