10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
20 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,187 miles

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problem #119

Jun 152015

200

  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle started on its own while unoccupied. In addition, when the gear shifter was shifted to drive, the vehicle remained idle even when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failures recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

problem #118

Apr 262015

200

  • 9,500 miles
Purchased this car in the spring, the car had 100 miles. Although the car is an automatic the car was down shifting hard, mentioned this to service where they stated the car was getting used to my driving. I have driven manual transmissions for many years where the transition between gears was far smoother. This continued until around 10,000 miles when engine light finally came on. Transmission completely failed and was replaced. Since then two recalls have been performed and the down shifting issue has worsened. Again told, car needs to get use to my driving as it is all digital. Drove a 2015 Dodge journey while car was worked on for a recall, it had 9,000 miles all digital...had zero issues with down shifting. It is completely unacceptable to have payments on a car that clearly should not be on the road. 1st and last Chrysler I will ever own. I am frequently on the highway with children in the car and do not feel this is a safe vehicle.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #117

Jun 152015

200

  • 19,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled, would not engage when placed into park, and did not supply enough power for acceleration. When the failures occurred, all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired, but the failure recurred four times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was made aware by Chrysler that they do not have a remedy for the transmission failure. The failure mileage was 19,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

problem #116

Oct 092015

200

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle independently slowed down and stalled as the "put into park" warning indicator illuminated. It took several attempts to start the vehicle; however, the failure recurred after driving approximately 50 feet. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

- Landover, MD, USA

problem #115

Apr 152015

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerked and accelerated independently. The contact also stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle reduced in speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. In addition, the vehicle experienced an abnormal noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle was scheduled to be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #114

Oct 282015

200 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 22,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 chrsyler 200. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle lost power due to a faulty transmission that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 02/05/16 updated 11/21/2017

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #113

Oct 272015

200

  • 1,700 miles
Car began lurching forward upon acceleration so when I took it in for a recall, I asked that the dealership look at it. They stated that it was fixed with a software update that they completed. The next day the car began lurching forward every time I came to a stop. Once I come to a complete stop it shifts and lurches like it wants to go. I took it back to the dealership, where two employees tell me they are aware of many with issues like this but according to Chrysler nothing is wrong. The paper work they gave me states nothing is wrong. The car lunges every time you stop. This is not "normal". the dealership says that once another software update to fix it is available they will call me. I don't understand, if "nothing is wrong" why would they need to call me when a fix is available? this car is dangerous and it has 2,300 miles on it.

- New Brighton, PA, USA

problem #112

May 012015

200 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V090000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 1/20/16 the consumer stated recall work was performed.

- Pacifica Palisades, CA, USA

problem #111

May 152015

200

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 65 mph, the contact noticed the brake system and service engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the engine revved loudly as if it were in neutral gear. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. The details were unavailable. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 15V47000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

- Allen, TX, USA

problem #110

Oct 292015

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V090000 (power train), 15V470000 (electrical system) and 15V461000 (equipment) however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Adrian, MI, USA

problem #109

Oct 242015

200

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure...updated 02/23/16 the consumer stated the dealer claimed they fixed the vehicle. However, the vehicle continued to jerk and shift hard. Updated 02/24/16.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #108

Mar 102015

200

  • 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving at various speeds, a clanking sound was heard and the vehicle shifted from drive to neutral. The check engine light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000(electrical system); however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact mentioned that the dealer attempted to remedy the failure by updating the transmission control module, but the failure recurred. The dealer replaced the whole transmission and performed wb solenoid relearn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #107

Oct 052015

200

  • 8,300 miles
Driver received recall notice R24 for Chrysler (nhsta 15V-470)in the mail during the week of 9/28/15 - 10/2/15. On 10/5/15, while driving at 65mph, car jerked and check engine light came on. Approximately 2 miles later at 65mph, car jerked again, shifted to neutral, and "service transmission" message flashed on the screen next to speedometer. The electrical problem (concerning the recalled part) caused power to the vehicle to cease and driver was forced to coast to shoulder of interstate highway (in rush hour traffic and through weigh station entrance ramp). Car was completely off with no battery power after shifting to neutral. While stopped, driver attempted to restart the vehicle (immediately after pulling over) with no success. After 10 minutes and a few phone calls to figure out what to do, driver was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine light was still illuminated, and the car would not accelerate as usual (max 45mph, still on interstate, still rush hour). The driver was able to slowly drive the car to the dealership, almost being rear-ended twice. The service manager stated driver would be eligible for a complimentary rental only if they were able to diagnose it as a recall defect. The manufacturer's "rep" was able to determine that the problem was in fact due to the recalled part, and a rental was obtained. The car has been in the dealership's car repair parking lot for over two weeks, with no replacement part/repair on its way.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

problem #106

Jul 102015

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the transmission warning light randomly flashed, the vehicle had a drastic reduction in speed and stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and the contact stated that they replaced two different sensors but the failure recurred. The contact also mentioned that the key fob also failed to work intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who tightened the motor mounts. The contact was waiting on instructions from the manufacturer to instruct the dealer on repairing the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.

- Opelousas, LA, USA

problem #105

Aug 122015

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While attempting to drive and shift the gear lever into the drive position, the vehicle jerked before moving forward. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 15V090000 (power train); however, the failure persisted. The VIN was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- West Minister, SC, USA

problem #104

Oct 062015

200

  • 623 miles
Hello, my transmission in my brand new Chrysler 200S (2 weeks old) failed as I was traveling about 75 mph straight on the highway. I got a message similar to: "transmission failed - pull over to the side of the road" and my car began to brake. I pulled over and stopped my car, but the engine would not turn off - it is a push-to-start. I got it towed to the dealership, where they informed me that transmission gave an "offline" message to my engine and shut down. Luckily, there was nobody behind me on the road or there would have been a high-speed collision. After doing a little online research, it appears other people have been having similar issues and this a serious safety concern. I would not put my family back in this car, and other people should be aware of this issue.

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #103

Oct 022015

200

  • 21,625 miles
My engine turned off while driving. I was on a one lane ramp, going about 25 or 30 miles per hour around a bend. The transmission was in drive, not park or neutral. I could not restart my engine. Additional safety features such as forward collision warning, lane sense, and park sense were disabled. I was blocking traffic - the only way to get around me was to go up onto the sidewalk, which is not safe. People behind me tried to help by pushing the car, but could not. I had to call the police to send incident response to push me out of the way. The incident response truck also could not push me out of the way, but after rocking my car several times in an attempt to push the car, the engine would start. The check engine light came on and the screen showed a message saying to service transmisison. I drove to a parking lot and called a tow truck to take me to a dealership. I have found many cases of this happening to other 2015 Chrysler 200 owners, and I think there needs to be an investigation and possibly a recall. The dealership cannot tell me what caused the issue, only that their service manual says reflashing the transmission control module should solve the problem. Chrysler coporate also cannot tell me what caused the issue. Several testimonies online say that their car was not fixed by reflashing the tcm. Having your new car die on the road while driving with absolutely no warning is an unacceptable, possibly fatal risk. I only hope if this happens again, I won't be in an intersection or in front of a semi-truck on the highway.

- Mountlake Terrace, WA, USA

problem #102

May 182015

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V090000 (power train) and 15V470000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to perform the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Mundelein, IL, USA

problem #101

Nov 032014

200 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,769 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the vehicle randomly went into a lower gear. There was a drastic reduction in speed. The contact constantly had to pull the vehicle over to restart the vehicle to prevent the failure. As the failure was progressing, the vehicle stalled numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than once and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they provided no remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system) but the part was not available. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 01/12/16 updated 04/13/18

- New Britain, CT, USA

problem #100

Jul 252015

200

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the service transmission warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined; however, they replaced several electrical functions and the transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

- Toledo, OH, USA

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