10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 26 / 11
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 12 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 37,475 miles
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Electrical fire originating in the console while the car was at rest but occupied at a gas station. The fire department extinguished the fire and disconnected the battery to prevent a fire re start. Chrysler denied any responsibility saying that the vehicle left the factory defect free. The car has been declared a total loss as a result of this fire. I don't have a way to scan and upload pictures or documents but I have the fire department report and can provide pictures or any other required documentation.
- Orange Park, FL, USA
The vehicle is continuing to have these defaults as shown in pictures I'm experiencing more defaults in this vehicle and that I was told that there is no recall for chrylser cars and that I'm afraid of either getting hurt or someone else getting hurt maybe even killed due to these faulty issues that needs to be checking and that I don't have any kind of warranty on this vehicle.
- Raleigh, NC, USA
2015 Chrysler 200 driving the vehicle on multiple occasions, at least 10 to count the vehicle has randomly lost power and the engine fails. At this point I'm terrified to drive the vehicle for which I just purchased three months ago on the highway this vehicle would be a death trap. Furthermore the vehicle passenger side airbag light is illuminated indicating that it will not comply I've called Chrysler end the Chevy dealer for which I purchase the vehicle and they told me there's no recall and it appears that my warranty will not pay for the car to get fixed.
- Syracuse, NY, USA
Transmission is shifting hard take out of gear while I am moving
- Duluth, GA, USA
I was on the highway and the car stalled several times. I sat on the side lane and turned the car off for a minute. I started it up again and proceeded to get off the highway the car accelerated less than 20 miles per hour. My daughter and I were terrified before the car stopped suddenly and cars had to break behind us to avoid hitting the car. I had to put the car in park and put my hazard lights on and it took a while for the car to start up again for me to pull on the side of the highway. It has done this more than just this incident. At stop lights and while driving on the street the engine will stall and take a minute to start up again.
- Hayward, CA, USA
Recall on electrical surge issue performed on 4/6/2017; since then my air bag icon and bell goes off and on and power steering icon pops on dash. On 4/18/2017, went to make a left turn and power steering icon came on and dash read "power steering not inactive". pulled the car over shut it down and restarted icon was gone car drove fine.
- Germantown, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle independently switched gears and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. On a previous occasion, the speedometer lighting flashed intermittently and continued to flash after the failure. Also after the failure occurred, the vehicle hesitated to start and failed to shift from the neutral position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear shift failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.
- Marietta, GA, USA
As I was going down the street my radio completely disabled then it came back on as if it hadn't been set already jumped back off stayed off then it came back on as if nothing happened(30mph),I was backing my car in to a parking spot on two separate occasions when in the process of doing so my park brakes jumped on out of no where and brought the car to a complete stop in its tracks(5/8mph)
- Murfreesboro, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 40 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle began to lose power and then stalled. The contact turned the engine of and was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, while depressing the accelerator pedal to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact noticed that the front passenger side tire was leaning outwards. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle had detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 06/02/17
- Lawrenceville, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and shut down without warning. The vehicle was restarted and towed to the dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system). The dealer performed a repair, but the failure recurred two days later. The vehicle was taken to another dealer who performed a flash. When the contact picked up the vehicle, the failure recurred after approximately 15 miles. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and the power distribution center electrical connector was replaced. When the contact started the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
- Milburn, OK, USA
The first time car in motion driving on interstate ramp to enter the highway and lost power; shut off. The second I was stopped at red light. The car was running and pulled off and shortly after the car shut off without warning. Almost been rear-ended twice due to the car shutting off.
- Germantown, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced per an unknown recall. The failure recurred and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,733.
- Forrest City, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off and would not immediately restart. The contact had previously replaced the battery and alternator, but the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
While driving the car on a city street ~ 30 mph, it dies. Tells me to shift to park and restart. Did this 3 times in a row. Each time I try to restart it sputters and acts like it won't restart. Was able to get to a parking lot less than a block away.
- West Des Moines, IA, USA
This morning when I was driving with my 2 year old daughter, my car had major failures. While driving on a highway (us-46), the anti-lock brakes failed first, then went the power steering next. Luckily I was able to pull off the road in time before getting crushed by a tractor trailer. Funny thing is, I knew this was coming. I called my local dealership on Wednesday to tell them I suspected my car was going to have the same issues others have had. My car started shaking quite a bit when I was drinking on Tuesday 2/21/17. When you research this for this model, you'll find all sorts of scary stories, like mine today. When I called the dealer's service department I was totally blown off, treated like a moron, and told they could see me on March 7. helpful, right? so I made an appointment at another dealership for tomorrow morning 2/25/17. Alas, I didn't make it. This is a very serious issue. Had I been driving on an interstate, this could have resulted in a major accident. I just hope someone reads this and understands 1. this is not the first person it happened to and 2. this issue is going to kill someone. I escaped with my life today. Others may not.
- Flanders, NJ, USA
- on October 25, 2016 the car went into limp mode and 'bucking' as I was driving down the road with my husband and three children in the car. I had the vehicle towed to stew's. I spoke with bob mckeehan and the sales manager, both assured me the car was safe and will be fixed. - October 27th ' 'seems it's an electrical problem rather than a transmission issue' - October 31st ' 'ordered a wiring harness' - November 1st ' 'car ready to go' - all paperwork showed recalls were fixed - January 23rd the car again went into limp mode and begins 'bucking' in the parking lot of my office. There were only 1610 miles put on it from October - January 30th ' picked up the car and was told it was the cam shaft. - February 4th ' the car goes into limp mode with my husband and children in the car - February 6th ' car towed in. Still in the shop. They don't know what to do with it. Car is still at the dealership.
- West Des Moines, IA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not provided.
- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
My media center/radio suddenly powers off at any given moment and power on when it wants problem is while my seats are heated I can't turn them off unless the media screen is on. Huge problem. This issue is very annoying. My vehicle is either parked, in motion, or even at a stop light this happens periodically throughout my driving day.
- Chicago, IL, USA
I was driving on road at 38mph, car automatically slowed down and engine was shaking. I was hitting the gas but it wouldn't go faster. I pulled over unto the median. I was afraid of a wreck. I waited 10 mins and drove off but it wouldn't go pass 30 then it shut off. I had flashers on so I wouldn't get hit. It cranked after 3 tries. I finally drove home. When I pulled in driveway temperature went very hot and said, shut engine off temp is hot! the air wouldn't work either. Now my airbag sign is on and says service airbag. Im afraid to drive this vehicle and dealership are two weeks backed up. Please help. This car is unsafe for my family.
- Port Neches, TX, USA
- Sacramento, CA, USA