10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 11
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,127 miles

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problem #252

May 052018

200

  • 74,239 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle jerked and suddenly stopped. The contact stated that the parking brake and service air bag indicators illuminated. In addition, when the contact applied the seat belt, the seat belt indicator did not register. The contact called dupage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (433 E N ave, glendale heights, il 60139, (630) 446-1400), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 74,239.

- Dekald, IL, USA

problem #251

May 082018

200

  • 630,000 miles
I purchased this 2015 200 Chrysler January 1, 2016 from zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of downers. Address 2311 ogden ave, downers grove, il. Leading up to the engine going out the car would just randomly cut off while in motion and also making turns. I took it back to this dealership and they stated that the engine went out. On June 14,2016 that's when I got an engine replaced. I ask if it was new or used and they assured me that it was a new engine. However keeping up with oil changes, my check engine light came on. I took it to a mechanic and was told that I needed a tune up done. So I got my spark plugs changed. After that the car would just cut off while in motion and also turning. I tried driving the car to work while turning it on whenever it cuts off. The brakes got so tight on me that I had to use both feet to stop the vehicle. I got the car towed to a car shop and they stated that this car had to be looked at by a dealership.so I got the car towed to the nearest Chrysler dealership and they stated that there was 4 things wrong with this car. Then called me back and stated that this car needed an engine. This car is under a hundred thousand miles and with this problem occurring again for the second time. Looking for help and answers.

- Lombard, IL, USA

problem #250

Feb 152018

200

  • 40,000 miles
I have a Chrysler 200C AWD 2015 that is continually sabotaged/refusal to fix by various Chrysler dealers since complaining about a warranty fix issue early on. Ever since its been a series a mishaps since going to the dealer. Gator Chrysler of melbourne, fl and bonafice heirs Chrysler of merritt island, fl both aggressively try to get me to trade the vehicle in instead of fixing it. Repeatedly they state they are not hearing the issues that are not easy to fix, ie transmission hangup between 4th and 5th gear. The car is fixed for various issues that always require me to bring it back. I would like someone from your Agency to pull all records relating from Chrysler, and both of the aforementioned dealers. The phone records and call logs are crucial to the investigation. Also I opened arbitration that was ignored and I feel the car is a lemon. Chrysler at this point refuses to fix the car to standards. Each time they say and list on the paperwork that they will be doing a 16 multipoint inspection. Repeatedly this is stated to be done, but the timeline of fixes do not align. I'm not smart enough and need an engineer from Chrysler to physically come to a local location to inspect the vehicle. Scott pelley and secret shoppers should be done mirroring this scenerio as hearsay is this is common practice given the number of elderly in this area. I can't formally make this accusation, but from missing tires, mysterious mishaps and then being out the vehicle, stood up for rentals, etc. The main point now is I was told the coolant would be checked standard in a multipoint inspection, but it was not because when I left bonafice heirs Chrysler it immediately overheated. They are breaking the car to get back at me and make me look noncredible in the disorganization. I just know its all fishy and is beyond me at this point to audit, but needs to be done for safety.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #249

May 092018

200

  • 62,000 miles
Last year had the car in do to the transmission the shop reprogrammed the computer. Last week while driving the car was going 55 and seemed like it quit moving then the motor rpms kept going up. Finally we put the car in neutral and stopped it. Restarted it and it sounded very rough at first then settled down. Was able to drive home 5 minutes away. Next day couldn't start the car. Towed it to the dealer and they said the motor is shot. There was a recall on it for something that I never was informed about.

- Piqua, OH, USA

problem #248

May 042018

200

  • miles
While driving my car randomly shuts off. Its takes a few tries before I can get it to crank up again. Terrible car!!

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #247

May 032018

200

  • 57,000 miles
The car stalls when pressing the gas. Once it finally catches it's a hard jerk in the car. Have taken to have inspected but service station says it's fine.

- Gulfport, MS, USA

problem #246

Jan 012018

200

  • 37,251 miles
Vehicle keeps overheating and shutting off by itself while in motion on the highway. First I was told it was the thermostat malfunctioning and now a converter. The car stalls and shuts off with the inability of restarting. Started happening four mths ago.

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #245

Apr 172018

200

  • 66,000 miles
Car shuts off while in motion

- San Jacinto, CA, USA

problem #244

Oct 292017

200

  • 78,000 miles
Immediately after recall work was done I experience issues. When I try to start my car (push to start requires you to push the break and push the button) break peddle won't depress, service transmission lights comes on. I call a tow truck and get it dropped off at the closet dealership. I arrive behind the tow truck and watch it be dropped off explain to service adviser whats going on and I just had recall work done and that is when the issues started. Immediately without even looking at my car or knowing what car is mine she says no its not related to the recall. She is not a technician and doesn't actually know the cause yet. They call later in the day and tell me the body control module has shorted out and needs to be replaced. It is no longer communicating with the tcm(the tcm was updated during recall work but the BCM was not.) the two can longer communicate because they are now basically speaking a different language. Of course I am told not related to recall. The next day I get a call saying my battery that was previously working great can no longer pass a test. Someone was trying to crank and start my car( the car that went in for a break peddle that would not depress and would not start) I now need to pay for a new battery and there is an installation fee to replace the battery. Next day my cars steering wheel controls no longer work and something else has shorted out. My rental car not only has trash in the back seat but a roach that crawls out from in between the seats. I get a call that the tech who worked on my car finished at closing time so to bring back the rental next day! I'm thinking my car wont have any more issues, I'm wrong!! the menu on my car lets you view the tire pressure and temperatures of the vehicle. All of a sudden the oil temp doesn't display. The setting for my doors to be unlocked with the hand sensor on driver door wont work!

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #243

Apr 022018

200

  • 40,000 miles
Car stalls unexpectedly on road while driving. There is a recall of over 77000 vehicles but Chrysler will not fix per recall

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #242

Apr 132015

200 4-cyl

  • miles
2015 Chrysler 200. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shuts down while driving.

- Fort Defiance, AZ, USA

problem #241

Apr 012016

200

  • 30,000 miles
While accelerating from stop and while in motion, there is a kick feeling when car goes from one gear to the next

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #240

Mar 012018

200

  • 66,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hendrick Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge (7630 hendrick auto plaza, concord, nc.) where it was diagnosed that the electrical wires were faulty. The failure was repaired but reoccurred. In addition, while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light had illuminated and an independent mechanic performed a diagnostic test indicating the throttle body was faulty. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #239

Mar 182018

200

  • 52,000 miles
Vehicle stutters while driving came to a red light and my car almost shut off went to the dealer where I purchased the car less than a month ago and they tried telling me this is normal this is a constant thing I have 3 young children and it is a serious safety issue, this is not an intermittent problem

- Danielson, CT, USA

problem #238

Mar 082018

200

  • 56,000 miles
On Thursday 03/8/2018 and Saturday 03/10/2018 we started our vehicle without incident and traveled less than 1/4 of a mile down our street when a warning alarm sounded and the dash board read something like, "pull over and place vehicle in park in order to start." When we tried to start (key-less car) it would not start right way and made an almost grinding sound. After about 30 seconds to a minute, eventually it started. I do see 2 recalls for this vehicle which describe the vehicle stalling without warning but when I place my VIN in the search it does not identify any recalls on this vehicle. The recall numbers I believe may relevant to our vehicle is Chrysler's R24 and S55.

- Catonsville, MD, USA

problem #237

Mar 052018

200

  • 20 miles
My car suddenly stalls and unable to start the vehicle for 1 hour and all the lights on the dashboard flashes

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

problem #236

Mar 042018

200

  • 41,000 miles
Engine light on, code P0456 evap system small leak-I don't have any leaks car shuts down.

- North Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #235

Feb 272018

200

  • 74,527 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle slowed down and stalled without warning. All the warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a few moments. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 74,527.

- Limesburg, OH, USA

problem #234

Feb 022018

200

  • 59,000 miles
Tamara recall - the check engine light came on during cold weather (under 30 degrees), and the issue was that the engine coolant was below a specified temperature for a specified amount of time. Several weeks later my check engine light came on and my dash said that the car was overheating. I drove a few more miles and stopped in a parking lot. After work I drove it home and watched the temperature, but it didn't get hot again. I took my car to the dealership. I was told this was a common problem with these vehicles, and once the part was replaced, the issue does not happen again. I believe if it's a common problem, and I believe this could become a safety issue, it should be a recall. Please look into this issue to help drivers before it happens to them.

- Desoto, TX, USA

problem #233

Feb 052018

200

  • 48,000 miles
Car was purchased used 8/1/17 for my daughter going to college. Car would not start on weekend test drive, they replaced the battery. I did get dealer to fix 3 open recalls. Sept 2017 my daughter was driving at college and car broke down while at a light, would not start.. got towed to dealer and it started. The dealer found an open code to replace fuse panel and completed fix. Dec 23 2017, car died while driving, however started 5 minutes later. Jan 2018, car would not start - jumped and it started. 1 hour later would not start or respond to jump. Towed back to dealer and next day when they got to it started right up. Feb 6 2018, car died while daughter driving it at 35-40 mph, she managed to get to the shoulder. After 10 minutes the car started and she took it to the dealer. They found a code to replace the PCM. Feb 18 2018 the car would not start. This car has had several recalls and now I will not let my daughter drive this car as her campus is 2.5 hours away and in the mountains - could not imagine what would happen if she was driving over the mountains and the car died. It is sitting in my driveway as I try to work with the dealer to buy back this car. Chrysler should be ashamed, this is obviously a known issue yet they can't fix it and are putting peoples lives at risk. I do not have the ability to attach service records at this time but I do have them.

- Moseley, VA, USA

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