10.0

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

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problem #37

Jun 082016

200

  • 48,000 miles
I was driving straight on the highway my cars engine lost all power. Lights still worked, it just wouldn't run, I got my car brand new less then 5 miles on it, it wont run now wont turn over wont do anything. Dealership claims that they have never heard of this happening. Now I have a car sitting in my driveway good for nothing other then a thirty thousand dollar paper weight can anyone please help

- Strongsville, OH, USA

problem #36

Oct 202017

200

  • 52,000 miles
Bought care used from the dealer 9 months ago and at approx. 52,000 miles the check engine light and traction control light came on while driving. The car decelerated to 30mph and lost all throttle control. Luckily I could pull over and get out of traffic and when I stopped the engine shuttered violently then cut off. This could have been fatal if it happened on the interstate. Had to restart the car over a dozen times to get it home. Finally got it to the shop and they have replace the throttle body and computer. Still at the shop and the issue is still not resolved. The bill is almost $600 and I don't have a working car. After doing research I see this is the same issue that happens to this car. Chrysler really needs to recall all of these cars and refund all money so we can buy a car that runs and will not potentially kill someone.

- Southern Shores, NC, USA

problem #35

Jun 242016

200 4-cyl

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact observed liquid leaking from under the engine area and the emergency brake warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed that the temperature gauge increased. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed an abnormal sewage odor under the hood. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (Chevrolet & imports 210 maccorkle ave sw, South charleston, wv, 25303) was contacted and stated there would be a diagnostic fee. The contact did not schedule an appointment due to the fee. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000....updated 08/08/17 the consumer stated the repair cost was over $200. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. Updated 08/10/2017

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #34

Apr 032017

200

  • 40,000 miles
This motor and others like it have a bad lifter in them when built. These motors should be recalled and the bad lifter replaced.

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #33

May 052017

200

  • 100,000 miles
Something electrical is draining my battery. When I drive, the check engine light comes on, the ABS, traction, and brake light comes on while driving. When I'm idle nothing happens. When I'm on the highway it jerks and stalls a bit. I have to accelerate a lot to keep it going. I've had the battery replace 2 times in the past 3 months - brand new. It keep draining my battery. The alternator was fine. I took it to the dealership they told me they can't read it if the lights are not on. But it only comes on when I'm driving. The lights in the car, headlights, and radio all go out while I'm driving then back on. The headlights flicker. I'm about to need to have the battery replaced now a third time with no help from the dealership. My engine light is still on and and it drives rough and I smell gas when I'm driving. I just bought this car in August and I've had more issues with it than any other vehicle I've ever owned. I've only received 1 recall for the vehicle, I believe it should be thoroughly checked because it's too many issues for a car that's only 4 years old.

- Lansing, IL, USA

problem #32

Jun 272017

200

  • 50,944 miles
Engine stopped while waiting at red light and would not start back up. All lights radio ect.. were working. Car had gas. Got a hotshot, car started back up. The next day go to start car and it wouldn't start. 2days work missed. Upset$?!!

- Parkville, MD, USA

problem #31

Mar 292017

200

  • 46,000 miles
Head rest deployed while driving on city strret, the engine also shut down while makeing a left hand turn and will not start back up this has caused every sensor light to come on as well. Prior to this incident, my that my automatic start and locks were not working and the headlights were really dim. I took it to autozone where it was assessed and they determined it was not the battery.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #30

Feb 172017

200 4-cyl

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle shook violently and different warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle immediately decelerated and was coasted to the side of the road. The dealer diagnosed and replaced the electronic throttle control. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 04/12/17

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #29

Nov 072016

200

  • 59,500 miles
Vehicle engine shut off while driving and making a right hand turn.

- Downey, CA, USA

problem #28

Sep 132013

200

  • 20 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle also stalled while idling and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be duplicated. The failures persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. It was diagnosed that a piece of paper on the dashboard was the reason for the failure and was interfering with the vehicle's many sensors. The failures still persisted. The vehicle was never repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 20.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

problem #27

Sep 102016

200

  • miles
My husband purchased this vehicle for me less than six months ago, I went to put gas in it on Saturday 09/10, got out and noticed a sweet burning smell, thought it was someone else's vehicle. I went to a store right across the street got out and noticed the same smell. I then realized it was my vehicle and proceeded to go home(which is a short distance), the temp light came on, the continuous ringing started(as if I wasn't wearing my seatbelt), other lights proceeded to come on. When I turned into my subdivision, the car began smoking. As I turned on my street, it didn't want to pull at all. I managed to get it into the dealership on Monday, but just got a call today and was told the head gaskets blew, and it will be $3000 to repair. I've read similar story's on this site from other 2013 Chrysler 200 owners, and am quite bothered, but I'm also wondering what's being done to rectify this before someone gets injured or killed?

- Covington, GA, USA

problem #26

Aug 022016

200

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle as overheating. In addition, the seat belt warning light illuminated continuously however, the seat belt was fastened. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but the technician informed the contact that there was also a water pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The VIN was not provided.

- Waddy, KY, USA

problem #25

Mar 182016

200 4-cyl

  • 37,710 miles
Ok.. so let me vent here. I first bought my car this year. (March) and they let me take my car for a night to see if I would like the car. They had a 2013 Chrysler 200 LX 2.4cyl. Or a 2014 Chrysler 200 limited 3.6 V6 the 2013 had 37K the 2014 had 21K. I wanted the 2014 but when they asked about it. It was already sold... I didn't know that. So I went for the '13 LX. Drove it off the lot for a test drive. Drove just fine. Got back to the dealer. Signed a paper and left with it from the dealer for the night. Well on my way home. I thought would go out of my way a little bit for a little extra drive. (keep in mind I had a full tank from the dealer) lol! something I requested. Because when I test drove it. It was on E. and gas light was on. But back to the point. While going out of my way. I stopped to get pizza. And left my car running. All lights were on. I'm sitting inside waiting for my pizza. Since I called it in before hand. Got my pizza. Come out to my car. And I stopped in my tracks. And thought. Hmm. I could have swore I left my car running. Like wtf. And my headlights and everything was still on! and then I thought. Oh [xxx]... I got into my car. Everything is on. Ac (which of course wasn't cold air since engine wasn't running) and all my lights were on. And I knew as soon as I got into my car and the RPM's are on 0 and everything is still on. I sat there for a minute. In shock and disappointment. Turned my key back. And turned it back and it fired right up. So I was upset but didn't think much of it. Called my dealer and they told me they would take care of it. Took it in and they gave me a loaner while they "fixed" it. Got it back and didn't happen after that. Now it just started again today. Bout a month worth's of time... I'm sick of this. My car only has 45K now. And I got it with 37K... taking my car in once again. This is going to kill somebody... stay safe. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Coldwater, MI, USA

problem #24

Sep 222015

200

  • 17,129 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under an unknown recall; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,129.

- Painesville, OH, USA

problem #23

Jun 032016

200

  • miles
I have to replace the throttle body, air filter& PCV valve at 74,516 miles. Is this typical with this type of vehicle. The cost is $823.19 and not under warranty.

- Suitland, MD, USA

problem #22

Dec 152015

200

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact started the vehicle and it jerked. The vehicle was driven and it was hesitant to accelerate. The failure occurred fifteen times. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pressure in the catalyst was causing the transmission fluid to get dirty and causing the transmission not to shift out of gear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #21

Feb 152016

200

  • 23,200 miles
While operating vehicle at normal speeds on streets and highways, the electronic stability control and check engine lights engage on the dash indicating a malfunction of the electronic stability control at 23,000 miles. Vehicle become sluggish in drivetrain performance.

- Tigard, OR, USA

problem #20

Dec 242014

200

  • 35,000 miles
The engine don't have the power. I have to put my foot on the accelerator really hard for it to get the power... it's loud it doesn't run smooth. I was never satisfied with the way it runs... and now that I've seen the video of what could happen I'm afraid of it.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #19

Sep 022015

200

  • 46,298 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle slowed down to 10 mph and the engine stalled. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the PCM map sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,298.

- Hamilton, NJ, USA

problem #18

Aug 142015

200

  • 16,250 miles
I purchased a used Chrysler 200 touring 2014, on 2/24/2015. The year make of the vehical is 2014 on the inside sticker, but the model # of the engine is 2013. The vehical was parked in the garage as, I turned the key to start the car the car engine began to make a knock, clunking sound and it hesitated to start. The engine sounded like it was about to break, or engine damage had occured. This happened on two occations within 6 months. In more than 5 occations driving on the freeway to speed up, or to change lanes the vechical accelerating is stuck and keeps acceleratimg in an upward rhythem. In addition, there is no control of the gas pedal during time the vehical is accelerating. I brought the car in to be checked at Honda where I purchased the vehical, Honda this day had the Chrysler dealership do a diagnostic test on my Chrysler touring 200, 2013 model. I was told that nothing was found wrong with the vehical, and no additional service needed. I have been doing research with safecar.gov reading all the complaints and recalls for the Chrysler 200 touring 2013. I am shocked that they had not been more courteous, or helpful about the potential risk, and problems descriptions of the Chrysler touring 200 2013. I was turned away just like all the other customers, but what if my car stalls on the freeway, than what? my car is a potential danger and I cannot afford to buy another car. I fear I will be a victum of the "lemon law."

- Oak Hills, CA, USA

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