10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 22 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 12 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 34,403 miles
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The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle violently jerked. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where the technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,500.
- Montgomery, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. The check engine and transmission service needed lights illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pdc electrical connector failed. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
- Prosser, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving various speeds, the transmission jerked intermittently without warning. The contact stated that the keyless entry into the vehicle seized to work and the sun roof became inoperable. The contact stated that the failures did not occur until after the vehicle was repaired for NHTSA campaign number: 15V090000 (power train). The contact stated that the remedy failed to repair the vehicle and caused more failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
- Savannah, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that there was a violent hesitation when driving. In addition, the vehicle jerked and vibrated intermittently. The contact stated that the brake pedal required to be depressed in order for the vehicle not to drive out of position. The contact also stated that when shifting drive to reverse, the vehicle jerked in reverse. The contact mentioned that the vehicle previously had the power train module and the transmission reprogrammed but the failure persisted. The contact also stated that a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system) was received. The vehicle was with the dealer for over a month and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure on numerous occasions. The approximate failure mileage was 17.
- Fresno, CA, USA
There have been 6 recalls on this vehicle and only 2 have been corrected by my dealership. They are waiting for parts to correct the others. The power steering part has been recalled since November 2015, and they are still waiting to fix it. I am the sole driver in my household with a family and only this car. I cannot return it, I can not trade it in I owe more than its worth. My credit is also shot.
- Manchester, NH, USA
The vehicle has just shut down in midst of driving no warning nearly rear ended on three occasions. Then will not shift into any gear it has been sent for repair twice. I am afraid to drive it again in fear of being in an accident due to vehicle shutting down with no warning. Vehicle is always in motion when this happens on busy city streets, when driving or turning. Please help! this is the 3rd episode 3/24/16, 4/16/16, 4/23/16
- Montgomery, AL, USA
"takata recall" on or about 8/25/15, I purchased w/warranty a 2015 Chrysler 200 (used). The car shut down while @ a traffic light. On or about 10/11/15. Towed to fulton Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, sacto. Ca. for "recall repairs" I experienced the car making forward jerking motions when downshifting & coming to a stop on numerous occasions, again on or about Nov. 2015, I were at a local grocery store when the car would not start, and was towed to elk grove Dodge, Jeep Chrysler for further diagnostic and repairs. The car after several weeks driving started jerking upon downshifting and would skip the #2 gear. The vehicle in question was brought back into elk grove Dodge, Jeep Chrysler for further transmission & software repairs on or about Dec. 2015. Several letters and emails had been written to Chrysler corporation complaining about the matter. A "lemon law" complaint had been filed March 2016, settled on or about 4/13/16 with fca., buying back the Chrysler, and reimbursement of payments made, except reimbursement for keeping the car insured, I've yet to be notified when and where to return the "coffin" Chrysler. My life has been in jeopardy from day of purchase.
- Sacramento, CA, USA
Takata recall well I guess I'll join in with the rest. My 200 is just about a year old. I have just a little over 10,000 miles on it. Been back to dealer twice with same problem. Speeds up when braking at about 35 mph. Then when accelerating engine dies and vehicle slows down....then speeds up. 1st time they downloaded an update... 2nd time they said nothing wrong that they could find. (according to diagnostic codes) I like my car.. let me know when they finally get a fix for this. This is on rural country roads mountainous and hilly. Itbis dangerous.
- Laurel Bloomery, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally while accelerating and decelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the software for the transmission needed to be updated. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
- Willoughby, OH, USA
I have recall notice 15V-470 in which I have contacted gladstone Dodge several times and I'm being told that "the power distribution center electrical connector" is unavailable for order. I have been working on this issue since I received the notice and have contacted gladstone Dodge on 2/2/16/ 2/12/16, and now again on 4/4/16. The dealership is not able to take names and contact customers because they don't know when to expect to be able to order the parts
- Platte City, MO, USA
The transmission went out the first day I leased the vehicle (3/27/2015). The transmission shifts very rough up and down. It will also jump gears on the downshift and propel the car. The transmission was replaced once. The issues are still present and it has stopped in the middle of traffic as a result of these issues just last week. A control module was replaced however, the other listed issues still exist.
- Detroit, MI, USA
I purchased the car and not 6 months later they did a recall on it. After this the car would always completely skip second gear when downshifting. So bad that it shutters back and forth when stopping, which startles me and sometimes its hard to run into people or objects. I have made several attempts to have Chrysler fix the problem but they tell me it's fine. The service people all agree that it's a huge problem but Chrysler continues to cover this up. When slowing down to a slow roll, a yield, and turning left or right, the car shifts erratically. The car will be in 3rd gear, when it's supposed to be in second gear but it won't downshift, the car will literally propel you when there is a slight acceleration of the gas pedal because it shifts into first like you're in a race car. At this point it's hard to maintain being in the lane you're trying to be in. Not only is this a huge safety concern but also nobody wants to ride in my new car because the ride is so rough. It's appointing and absolutely unethical the way Chrysler is treating me. I bought this car with money I saved from deploying to afghanistan and all for nothing. When I think about trading the car in, Chrysler dealerships tell me that they have to give me even less money for the car because it shifts how it does even though Chrysler says it's shifting as intended. I've been dealing with this extremely erratic shifting for a year now. Also when you're slowing down to a stop and don't stop completely the car will do a burnout at times, obviously launching you forward. In the snow and ice the car will downshift violently and causing the car to start sliding down hills. All these issues happen at low speeds from 2-5 mph.
- Mishawaka, IN, USA
Transmission was replaced due to recall now the gears dont shift right it vibrates and the car jumps forward on its own and takes off like a rocket sometimes in reverse I talked to Chrysler they had me bring it back to the dealer as I was driving on a city street the front axle came apart I had it towed they fixed the axle but not the transmission no fix is available is what they said then the left axle started popping I took it back the left strut had to be replaced but still no fix for transmission and its gotten worse.
- Enid, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle jerked when it was restarted. The contact was able to resume driving. In addition, each time the vehicle was driven, it jerked. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,185.
- Gaffney, SC, USA
Transmission lurching during braking or stopping, jerking when up shifting or accelerating while stopped
- Mentor, OH, USA
The transmission does not shift correctly after having an update done to the tcm and PCM. The transmission had no issues before this occurred and now it shifts horribly while lunging forward coming to stops. Upon deceleration, it will not shift down from 3rd gear until the car is almost completely stopped then downshifts to 1st gear lunging the car forward. Even after stopping, the transmission will sometimes lag on take offs for 2-3 seconds then take off like the torque converter is not functioning properly. I have taken it back three times to have this issue fixed, two times they tried re-updating it and the third time replacing my PCM but nothing has changed this shifting. In fact, after the PCM replacement, the transmission seems to slip in 8th and 9th gears around 1750 rpms. It will also delay shifting up when climbing even the slightest grade even though the car is running at high rpms (5000-7000). This has been an ongoing process since the first update was performed in the midst of front hub replacement back in October or November with no ideas on how to remedy this situation. The car is less than a year old and has already been to the shop 7 times for reoccurring problems.
- Moundsville, WV, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 15 mph, the transmission began to jerk when shifting from first gear to second gear. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation and driving low speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission ECU was reprogrammed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 6,200.
- Lanham, MD, USA
I have been having tranmission issues I have already taken it 3 times to do an update and the transmission is still shifting rough in 30 or 40 mph it only has 5000 miles
- Alton, TX, USA
I purchased this vehicle used on 02/04/2016, and drove it off the lot the following day. I noticed almost immediately a defect in the transmission. During deceleration preceding a full stop, the transmission causes the vehicle to buck forward unexpectedly and substantially, which could cause potential injury or damage to any person or object that may appear in front of the vehicle at a moment when the vehicle has not yet come to a complete stop, but has slowed to a point where the vehicle appears to make no further forward momentum. This, along with the constant annoyance of anticipating and experiencing an uncontrolled forward moving thrust, compels me to file this report. Please note that I returned this vehicle following my complaint. The transmission was subsequently replaced which did not resolve the issue, but in fact continues to worsen with continued use.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- White Hall, IL, USA