10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 12
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,070 miles

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problem #164

Apr 132017

200

  • 34 miles
This vehicle has shut off on me while driving. I was driving home from work last night and the car just shut off, telling me to shift to park and select desired gear. The gear indicator was still showing I was in drive, but the engine was completely off. I tried to start the car 3 more times and it wouldn't start. I purchased this car November, 21, 2015. Luckily I wasn't driving fast or anything, I was able to just sit in the road until the car came back on. I am really terrified to drive this vehicle anymore.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #163

Apr 132017

200

  • 34 miles
This vehicle has shut off on me while driving. I was driving home from work last night and the car just shut off, telling me to shift to park and select desired gear. The gear indicator was still showing I was in drive, but the engine was completely off. I tried to start the car 3 more times and it wouldn't start. I purchased this car November, 21, 2015. Luckily I wasn't driving fast or anything, I was able to just sit in the road until the car came back on. I am really terrified to drive this vehicle anymore.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #162

Apr 132017

200

  • 34 miles
This vehicle has shut off on me while driving. I was driving home from work last night and the car just shut off, telling me to shift to park and select desired gear. The gear indicator was still showing I was in drive, but the engine was completely off. I tried to start the car 3 more times and it wouldn't start. I purchased this car November, 21, 2015. Luckily I wasn't driving fast or anything, I was able to just sit in the road until the car came back on. I am really terrified to drive this vehicle anymore.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #161

Apr 132017

200

  • 34 miles
This vehicle has shut off on me while driving. I was driving home from work last night and the car just shut off, telling me to shift to park and select desired gear. The gear indicator was still showing I was in drive, but the engine was completely off. I tried to start the car 3 more times and it wouldn't start. I purchased this car November, 21, 2015. Luckily I wasn't driving fast or anything, I was able to just sit in the road until the car came back on. I am really terrified to drive this vehicle anymore.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #160

Apr 132017

200

  • 34 miles
This vehicle has shut off on me while driving. I was driving home from work last night and the car just shut off, telling me to shift to park and select desired gear. The gear indicator was still showing I was in drive, but the engine was completely off. I tried to start the car 3 more times and it wouldn't start. I purchased this car November, 21, 2015. Luckily I wasn't driving fast or anything, I was able to just sit in the road until the car came back on. I am really terrified to drive this vehicle anymore.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #159

Apr 132017

200

  • 34 miles
This vehicle has shut off on me while driving. I was driving home from work last night and the car just shut off, telling me to shift to park and select desired gear. The gear indicator was still showing I was in drive, but the engine was completely off. I tried to start the car 3 more times and it wouldn't start. I purchased this car November, 21, 2015. Luckily I wasn't driving fast or anything, I was able to just sit in the road until the car came back on. I am really terrified to drive this vehicle anymore.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #158

Apr 132017

200

  • 34 miles
This vehicle has shut off on me while driving. I was driving home from work last night and the car just shut off, telling me to shift to park and select desired gear. The gear indicator was still showing I was in drive, but the engine was completely off. I tried to start the car 3 more times and it wouldn't start. I purchased this car November, 21, 2015. Luckily I wasn't driving fast or anything, I was able to just sit in the road until the car came back on. I am really terrified to drive this vehicle anymore.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #157

Apr 132017

200

  • 34 miles
This vehicle has shut off on me while driving. I was driving home from work last night and the car just shut off, telling me to shift to park and select desired gear. The gear indicator was still showing I was in drive, but the engine was completely off. I tried to start the car 3 more times and it wouldn't start. I purchased this car November, 21, 2015. Luckily I wasn't driving fast or anything, I was able to just sit in the road until the car came back on. I am really terrified to drive this vehicle anymore.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #156

Apr 012017

200

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the engine's long block caused by the solenoid misfiring. The contact was informed that the engine would need to be replaced. The engine was replaced and the failure was remedied. Also, while driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked forward and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the jerking was normal. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 20,000.

- Round O, SC, USA

problem #155

Mar 162017

200

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. On several occasions, while the brake pedal was depressed, the transmission stalled and the engine failed. Upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the exhaust manifold. The air bag warning indicator illuminated independently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #154

Feb 152016

200

  • 17,465 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the transmission failed to shift gears and the engine stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Previously, the vehicle warning indicator was re-programmed, but the failure recurred. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 17,465.

- Kailua' Kona, HI, USA

problem #153

Jan 022017

200

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced overheating, while being driven at approximately 50 mph. All warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the thermostat failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000. The VIN was not provided.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

problem #152

Feb 242017

200

  • 37,000 miles
Vehicle randomly shifts into neutral, stall and power down; taking minutes before being able to restart. The problem has occurred while pulling out into traffic and moving at 45 miles per hour. Vehicle taken to Chrysler dealer for repair and problem persisted after said repair.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #151

Jan 262017

200

  • 26,733 miles
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

problem #150

Feb 132017

200

  • miles
The contact owned a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire under the hood on the driver's side. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. It was unknown if a police/fire report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.

- Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA

problem #149

Feb 012017

200

  • 51,000 miles
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

problem #148

Feb 242017

200

  • 51,404 miles
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

problem #147

Dec 282016

200

  • 28,957 miles
My car has been "jerking" since I bought & was repeatedly told by cjd arlington in hat it was the 9 speed tranny & the car has to relearn my driving.12/28 my car lost power and went into neutral. It had to be towed in.they called the next day and told me the car didn't store any error messages and was safe to pick up. I refused and asked them to test the car more because there obviously had to be an issue since the car cut off & went into neutral as I was braking at a light.I had the car towed to a different cjd in town & they called the next day stating I needed a new engine and possibly a new tranny. They only replaced the engine & the tcm valve. I got the car back(1/6/17) and the next morning I pulled out on a street and the car jerked so hard. It left my neck in pain for the remainder of the day. I contacted Chrysler customer care to file a complaint. I was told to take the car back to see if they could fix the issue before a resolution is determined. I was told I needed a new tranny this time. The car is still jerking, hesitating/lagging at time, and very scary to drive. I took the car in last week 2/9 with complaints and they gave it right back a few hours later saying they didn't see anything wrong. I showed a video of the car running and sounding like a lawn mover. They said the noise wasn't normal but since it wasn't showing any error messages or making the noise there they couldn't keep it. Ive been trying to reach my case manager(bridgett)with fca & she won't return my phone calls as usual. She offered a trade in assistance program but it had to be another cjd vehicle & 2017 which I can't afford & don't want another vehicle from them. Im tired of driving around in fear that my car will lose power again or cause me to get hit. Im upside down & nobody seems to care about I have 8 service invoices about this issue.the first was 5/25. I purchased the car 3/19

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #146

Feb 062017

200

  • 19,000 miles
- 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

problem #145

Dec 152015

200

  • 29,900 miles
Compatibility of engine and transmission (powertrain). While stationary at a red light or stop sign while the vehicle is in drive there is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. While still in a stationary mode you can move the selector knob to neutral and the vibration will go away. This test confirms that there is definitely a torque issue with the drive train. Chrysler has incorporated all known software updates and replaced all motor and transmission mounts. Problem still exists. Chrysler response was this is a characteristic of the 200 and will not affect any components. Excessive vibration indicates that there are components not in acceptable range of tolerance and will cause components to wear out prematurely. This problem that is associated with the powertrain could become a serious safety issue in that the loss of human life is possible should the powertrain lock up due to premature failure of internal components.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

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