10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,392 miles

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problem #57

Feb 192019

200

  • 101,000 miles
Takata recall last time I was driving on the freeway going 70 miles per hour and the vehicle suddenly lost power with a semi truck right behind me and I had to swerve off of the road to avoid being hit and nearly causing an accident I do not feel safe in this vehicle and I'm in fear for my life

- Southfield, MI, USA

problem #56

Nov 162018

200

  • 86,100 miles
I have owned this car for a while now. I live in a place that is below 40 degrees more often than it is above 40 degrees. The issue this car and many others are plagued with is a heater core and radiator that are plugged due to a manufacturing error from Chrysler directly. A plugged heater core and radiator not only is unsafe; it is unethical business practice. When my car does not properly heat, I cannot defrost my windshield barring my visibility and creating a massive safety risk for myself and fellow motorists. Not only does my heat not work properly, my car will overheat on certain occasions. To an inexperienced car owner the risk of destroying their engine is incredibly high. The repair can run as high as 1500 dollars at the dealership. I should not have to pay for an error that is not my or a shops oversight, and an incredibly dangerous oversight at that.

- Winona, MN, USA

problem #55

Dec 152018

200

  • 79,000 miles
Approximately 2 months after purchasing my 2013 Chrysler 200 ltd (6-cyl.; mileage approx. 79K), the car began randomly losing power and stalling out while I was driving. When this occurred, I only had a few seconds to slowly coast to the side of the road to get off the highway. The car would not restart, and I had to call a wrecker. This has now happened 5 times. All of my trips were local when the engine stalls occurred, and each stall came without any warning while I was simply cruising down a highway or a city street, and not traveling up or down any significant slopes. When the car engine died, the dashboard indicators all illuminated while the engine was dying. I have had Chrysler service respond to the scene immediately to get diagnostics, and the car is not throwing out any diagnostic codes. When the engine dies, it can be restarted after the car sits for awhile... maybe a few hours. The PCM (computer) was replaced and all software patches have been installed, but that didn't fix the problem. The car has been in the Chrysler dealership repair shop over a month now, while they wait hopefully for a technical wizard to impart exploratory repair magic over their star network. I sure would like to have my car back....working. I was fortunate to have been able to get my car off the road on the occasions that it died. I could have been in a very dangerous situation otherwise. It is noted that NHTSA closed their investigation of this problem with the Chrysler 200, shortly after a software patch was released in Sept. 2012.

- Jackson, TN, USA

problem #54

Jan 072019

200

  • 101,000 miles
My Chrysler 200 2013 touring stalled on me while coming to a stop at a stop sign I was stuck in a intersection for almost an hour and had to direct traffic around me so I wouldn't get hit. This is not the first time this has happened. This is the 5th time my car has stalled on me and I've only had it for 2 months, stalled twice on busy intersections I could have died. It stalled on me while I was going 55 mph and the lanes were so tight I almost couldn't get to the side of the road without getting hit and when I finally did the lanes were so close that I couldn't park on the side of the road for safety without being terrified someone going to come down the hill and not see me and hit me. Also I was just doing a beach cruise one time and it stalled on me I had to park and wait like a hour and 30 minutes for help. Another time I was doing a right turn onto my house and the engine just shut off so I had to make a wide right turn with barely any steering power could've been a major accident. The car just loses it power and shuts off without any warning. I've gotten a diagnostics and nothing showed wrong with the car, but there is something wrong. I've seen many of the same problems people are having online and the problem is not getting fixed at all. I'm seeing people replace fuel pumps, starters, batteries, alternators and no fix for the stalling just wasting money. Thousands of people online on sites are struggling with this car. People cars are stalling on them and are almost getting them killed. Chrysler is not doing anything to help these people, no recalls on the car and people are taking their cars to the dealership and wasting money because the problem still occurs even after the dealership. Really sad there needs to be something done with these cars my life is in danger and I'm only 19 years. The Chrysler 200 needs to be recalled very dangerous car

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #53

Sep 152018

200

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 60-65 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated and stalled. The contact stated that the traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to pepboys where it was diagnosed that the O2 sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (located at 6850 mt zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260, (770) 968-4900) where it was diagnosed that the thermostat, radiator, throttle body, throttle body sensor, and temperature sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V552000 (engine). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. The VIN was not available.

- Locust Grove, GA, USA

problem #52

Oct 192018

200

  • 113,000 miles
I was driving when all of a sudden a hot oil light came on my 2013 Chrysler 200, 2.4L. I then pulled off to the side of the road and proceeded to turn the car off. When I tried starting it again got oil light was on. Ended up getting a tow back to my house and went out there a few hours later and cranked it up and the engine shakes bad.

- Taft, TN, USA

problem #51

Aug 292018

200

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of lawrenceville (located at 719 duluth highway 120, lawrenceville, ga 30046, (770) 963-5251) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The contact retrieved the vehicle, but the failure recurred approximately five more times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #50

Jul 192018

200 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,855 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving 10 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to klaben Chrysler Jeep Dodge Inc. (located at 1106 w main St, kent, oh 44240, (330) 673-3139) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or reproduce the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: [xxx]. the failure mileage was 43,855. Engine failure on right turn, car does not start at times. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Uniontown, OH, USA

problem #49

Aug 012018

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. While attempting to maneuver the vehicle, an abnormal noise was heard. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to tyler auto finance (206 S palace ave, tyler, tx 75702, (903) 593-7930) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Jacksonville, TX, USA

problem #48

Aug 062018

200

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving 20 mph, the engine turned off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's son's residence. The contact's son called clay coolie Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep at (469) 480-5100 (located at 1261 E airport fwy, irving, tx 75062), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #47

Jul 052018

200

  • 62,000 miles
The vehicle has stalled multiple times when coming to a stop, there are no codes stored and there is no check engine lamp when this occurs. It often stumbles when coming to a stop like it is going to stall but recovers. I am a career automotive technician for over 25 years, triple ase master tech I have performed a throttle body cleaning and checked all the basics, but there is no indication of any other issues with the vehicle.

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #46

Jun 022018

200

  • 39,862 miles
My car starts right up but when I come to a stop the car dies but starts right back up. As I am coming to a stop it jerks forward like someone is pressing in the throttle. When I reverse it dies as well but starts up. If I take my foot off of the brake and guide it forward the RPM goes up then down and I can keep it at an idle. This is every time I drive the car and its getting worse. When I drive it jerks as well. Almost like it is having a hard time shifting.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #45

May 062018

200

  • miles
The contact owned a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving on the highway at an unknown speed, the contact was altered by another motorist that flames were present underneath her vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle as tall flames erupted underneath the engine. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A police and a fire report were not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and the insurance company had the vehicle towed to a tow yard. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V043000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting a call back to determine if they could investigate the cause of the fire. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #44

May 102018

200

  • 92,175 miles
My engine has cut off numerous times while turning as I was driving. When I try to restart the engine turns over but won't stay running. I have to let car sit for about 10 minutes then try again & it starts.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #43

May 102018

200

  • 113,000 miles
I have a 2013 Chrysler 200 with the 'pentastar tick'. a known problem to be found in the 2011 to 2013 Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler. This issue comes from the cylinder head or in my case the camshaft rockers and lifters. These are known issues with the pentastar engine, to the point it has received the name the 'pentastar tick'. a 150,000 mile warranty has been extended toward the cylinder, but as for the camshaft no extended warranty has been authorized. Since less consumers are affected by or report the camshaft issue, Fiat Chrysler auto feels it is not liable. A problem they know exist but if it appears at the end of the 5 years/100,000 mile warranty and it does not include any life threatening issue for the car owner, they are not responsible for the pentastar engine.

- Mebane, NC, USA

problem #42

Feb 112017

200

  • 84,000 miles
While driving the vehicle it cut off suddenly with no warning or check engine light came on. Took the car to a dealership they tore the engine down and discovered chunks of metal in the oil pan and metal clogged the oil filter. They did not give me a cause for the metal being present. They said I would have to pay more money in labor to have them dig in to the engine to figure out what failed.

- Oxford, GA, USA

problem #41

May 142017

200

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the contact had to wait approximately one hour for it to restart. Additionally, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the rpms revved, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact had to drive 20 mph or the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to mike riehl's roseville Chrysler Jeep Ram (25800 gratiot ave, roseville, mi 48066, (586) 859-2500) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to mike riehl's roseville Chrysler Jeep Ram where the fuel pump was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to ray laethem Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (18001 mack ave, detroit, mi 48224, (313) 884-7210) where it was diagnosed that the PCM, fuel pump, and crank shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of troy (1790 maplelawn dr, troy, mi 48084, (248) 585-8800) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to jim riehl's friendly Chrysler Jeep (32899 van dyke ave, Warren, mi 48093, (888) 834-3916) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact was offered a fee, but declined. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #40

Dec 172017

200

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while being operated at lower speeds. The failure occurred without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred on approximately six occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but could not be replicated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13V552000 (engine) as a possible solution; however, the VIN was not included in the campaign. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #39

Dec 222017

200

  • 99,800 miles
12/22/2017 my front end started bouncing and shaking, on the freeway it got really bad I was scared and my grandsons got very upset and thought we we going to crash. I thought the engine would fall out the bottom, or my left front tire was going to fall off, also the brake lite comes on sometimes every 15 mins., now today spent all day trying to talk to any Chrysler service person to call me back ! no one did! my car died last night no crank no start im stuck in sacramento at my daughters, I was to work 3:30 to midnight to night 01/15/2018, really hope I don't lose my job ! went on youtube everyone had the same problem and cant fix...

- Novato, CA, USA

problem #38

Jan 042018

200

  • 69,000 miles
My vehicle will cut off/stall while driving, losing speed control. This has happened more than I can count. On residential street, main highways, and freeways while doing speeds up to 70mph. If I am able to pull over to safety I would attempt to start the vehicle and it would crank but wouldn't turn over. After 2hrs the vehicle would start. I've taken it into several dealerships to be diagnosed and they wouldn't be able to duplicate the issue. The dealership hooked up a tracker and said it was one thing and fixed it and the problem is still happening. First incident was mothers day May 2017

- Roseville, MI, USA

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