10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,961 miles

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problem #40

Dec 292019

200

  • 68,900 miles
When decelerating at either a red light or to turn, car will completely shut off with no warnings or check engine lights. This started almost a month ago. Then today everything locked up. All electrical lights came on along with the check engine light. There was no power when trying to get the vehicle back home. It should have been towed.

- Manchester, KY, USA

problem #39

Dec 092019

200

  • 95,000 miles
Car has shut off while driving last few weeks. It happened. As soon as I turned onto a road, going 20-30 mph, it has happened while trying to merge onto the freeway. The car just stalls, says "place in P to start" and then dies. The gearshift and wheel lock up and you have to turn the car off and attempt to restart. Each time I had to try at least 3 times to get the car restarted. All lights come on dash, battery light included, but had battery checked and it is fine. Trying to restart, it doesn't want to turn over. This has happened with several cars behind me and have almost been rear ended because of it. Took it to the dealship but, all they told me to do was track my oil changes but, the problem still remains.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #38

Nov 262019

200

  • 65,647 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked transmission fluid and would intermittently stall while traveling over 40 mph. In addition, the traction warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,647.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #37

Jul 312019

200

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. After making a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle eventually surged ahead without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but the failures could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #36

Sep 042018

200

  • 70,000 miles
The pressure on my front drivers side isnt reading it at all at first I thought it was a an electrical so I changed it then a popping and clicking sound started so I went to a mechanic and they told me it was the cv axel joint I replaced it still persist they said it might be a valve ok I replaced still has the popping and clicking sound and to top it off when im pushing on the gas pedal to go faster the car for some reason pulls back they told me at the Chrysler auto repaid it might be because it needs the transmission oil change I made an appointment and had it done but it still persists I don't know what else to do its cost me so much money to try to figure out what wrong with it and for some one on minimum wage its getting very difficult to continue paying this vehicle that has problems that just won't go away.

- Salinas, Ca, CA, USA

problem #35

Oct 032019

200

  • 58,326 miles
I have a 2016 Chrysler 200 and of you are a quart low the vehicle has a sensor which tells the vehicle to shut off it don't matter we're you are at and you can only go 1800 to 2000 miles till it burns that quart off so when the vehicle dies the power steering is turned off and the steering wheel locks so there is no way to get off the road you have to stop the car and put in park to start again I called the manufacturer and they told me that means so safty is working properly so they can't do anything but to me that seems like a safty hazard to anyone in the car to get rear ended or in a intersection

- Kane, PA, USA

problem #34

Aug 172017

200

  • 11,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked and shut off. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled a couple of times without warning. The vehicle was taken to ancira Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (210-819-5383, located at 10807 w I H 10, san antonio, tx 78230) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sided with the dealer. The contact was not called back by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #33

Aug 262019

200

  • 67,000 miles
My car is struggling with starting. Multiple times it has left me stranded. First trip to dealership, they stated it needed a computer update. The problem got worse after the computer update and begin happening more and more often. Gives me a "service transmission" message. It's only at 67,000 miles and I havent owned it a year. Very frustrated. It is going back to the dealership tomorrow!

- Harrisonville, MO, USA

problem #32

Aug 312019

200

  • 94,000 miles
2016 Chrysler 200 S with 94,000 miles shifts hard between gears, often feeling/sounding like it is slamming into gear. It surges when stopped at lights or stop signs and bucks and jerks during rapid acceleration.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #31

Jun 222019

200

  • 28,000 miles
The transmission will change gear unexpectedly. Cause my car to jerk shake and unusual long delay to accelerate at times even rev high while prolonged delay before accelerating. This has caused multiple situations that made the safety of driving this vehicle unpredictable and a hazard for me and other motorist.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #30

Jun 292019

200

  • 67,000 miles
My 2016 Chrysler 200 stalls randomly in traffic on the highway. I was on my way home from ocean city, md when I hit traffic at the bay bridge. I was trying to switch lanes when I noticed my power steering was not working followed by a message on the screen stating to put the vehicle in park and restart the engine. Vehicle restarted but was not shifting correctly. Happened a second time in a similar situation. This is a major safety hazard. I don't even know where to begin looking for the problem because there is no check engine light indicating what is happening.

- Fallentimber, PA, USA

problem #29

Jul 062019

200

  • 63,873 miles
Stop and go traffic for about 20 mins, once I entered the intersection the vehicle completely stopped without warning. I could not locate the emergency release to place the vehicle in neutral. Car sat in the intersection got 1.5 hours.

- Winter Park, FL, USA

problem #28

Apr 042019

200

  • 105,000 miles
My car suddenly turned off as I was making a turn. I have fixed the car 2 times from the same thing and this will be the 3rd. I want to see if there's something associated with a recall about the computer module. It stalls to turn on, and when it does it won't go as far as a mile

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #27

Apr 142019

200

  • 35,550 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled, but was able to restart after three attempts. There were no warning indicators illuminated; however, "place vehicle in park" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to richardson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1321 N central expy, richardson, tx 75080, (214) 329-0862) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Additionally, while driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal popping noise and the vehicle stalled. All of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,550.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #26

May 152019

200

  • 67,000 miles
This evening when driving my car the vehicle stalled out and cut off a number of three times within a 10 minute span. Once while making a right turn out of the parking lot of my job, second when coming to a full stop at the parking lot entrance and last as I was begining the merge onto the highway from an on ramp. The day prior the car shut off completely a total of 5 times at various points throughout the day. My vehicle is regularly maintained by the service department where I purchased my vehicle brand new. There were no warning light or indicators that there was an issue. The only notification was to "shift car to park to start engine". this issue nearly caused a major accident when attempting to merge onto the highway this evening. This is highly concerning as this issue could potentially cost my family or myself our lives should the vehicle shut off at the wrong moment. I've searched numerous sites about this problem and it appears there are a lot of people experiencing this issue with the same year and model as well as ones produced prior to 2016. This concern is life threatening and should be treated as such with some form of remedy from the manufacturer.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #25

May 062019

200

  • 85,000 miles
My Chrysler 200 started shifting really hard and as you're driving down the road you can feel it jerking. I called the Chrysler dealership that is local to me took it in they only drove at 3 miles and decided there was nothing wrong with it except for a software update. I paid $132 for a labor charge for a software update that never fix the problem. Took it back 2 days later they can't diagnose it with spark plug issues. Paid $160 for spark plugs and labor just to have the same problem. They still after a week later have no idea what is wrong with my car. Just wondering what kind of technicians actually work for Chrysler.

- Perryville, MO, USA

problem #24

May 052019

200 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
This is [xxx]. how can a vehicle 2 years old have so many transmission issues to even count on one hand" I've been able to research hundreds of other examples of this very identical vehicle display the exact same issues my car exemplifies. Are you guys just waiting for a tragic death to occur" if so, how about you guys refund us and drive the vehicles around for a while until that death occur. The lowlifes at Chrysler need to be sued and charged for neglect. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #23

Mar 112019

200

  • 35,500 miles
On city streets when 9 speed transmission shifts from 4th gear to 5th gear the transmission shift jerks the car in a violent manner. This did not occur when vehicle was new.

- Grosse Pointe, MI, USA

problem #22

Feb 012019

200

  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the starter failed twice and the vehicle was unable to be started. On a different occasion, the vehicle would not shift into park. The vehicle was towed to bob moore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of tulsa (4627 S memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74145, (918) 663-6343). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

- Sand Springs, OK, USA

problem #21

Dec 252018

200

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. While the contact's girlfriend was driving at an unknown speed, the engine and gear shifter seized. The vehicle was taken to sandy sansing Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (64348 us-90, milton, fl 32570, 850-623-6866) where it was diagnosed that the battery failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

- Milton, FL, USA

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