10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,778 miles

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problem #21

Mar 232018

200

  • 40,753 miles
My right passenger air bag senor is malfunctioning, however the dealership cannot tell me why or how the senor was broken. I see that there was a recall on some Chrysler vehicles that were made in 2015 which mine was, but they claim my car is not eligible for the recall. Washington ' Fiat-Chrysler is recalling 78 2015 Chrysler 200 sedans to fix a problem that affects the front passenger seat and airbag, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "during service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the occupant classification module or the seat cushion foam of the front passenger seat replaced instead of both pieces together, which make up a complete calibrated set, " NHTSA said in its recall summary. "if both pieces were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated and the passenger airbag may improperly deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury." There are no accidents or injuries linked to the recall, Fiat-Chrysler spokesman eric mayne told edmunds. The affected 200 sedans were built from April 7, 2014 to August 3, 2015. Chrysler dealers will install a new ocm-scf seat service kit. The recall is expected to begin within 60 days. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2015-Chrysler-200-recalled-for-airbag-seat-problem.html

- Lynwood, IL, USA

problem #20

Aug 022018

200

  • 24,800 miles
Service airbag system notice on dashboard. 4th event over 2 year period. Current mileage 25000. Dealer has now repaired wiring connections on front passenger side (twice). Sensor area near front left headlight, and front drivers side squib 2 circuit connector, though code thrown this time was for left side seat deployment squib 1. I am concerned that with so many areas of the system failing due to improperly installed or defective connections, that the system is likely to fail in in a crash when most needed! faults occurred both while vehicle was stationary and in motion. Location and direction of travel were random when faults occurred.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #19

Aug 012018

200

  • miles
Airbags system malfunctioning, the car is indicating needs service for airbags system failure. This is a major risk for the safety of any driver. This issue has been reported to Chrysler. Thousands of cases in which Chrysler 200 from year 2015 to 2018 have a malfunction hazardous airbag system. Failure to deploy upon vehicle impact. Warning indication of system failure is a common problem and needs a safety recall. The manufacturer should recall these vehicles. It is unlawful for these vehicles not to operate a proper airbag system.

- Hialeah, FL, USA

problem #18

Jul 312018

200

  • 40,400 miles
While vehicle was in motion, service airbag system came on and went off multiple times.

- Nottingham, MD, USA

problem #17

Aug 202017

200

  • 27,000 miles
The dash board has been showing since 2017 -2018 "service airbab systeem with the red airbag sign lit. The sign comes and goes. It has been taken to dealers 3 times and not corrected. Chrysler has been called at the 18008531403 number. Now the dealer want to charge me since it is 2, ooo miles over warranty for this defective vehicle. The build date of this vehicle is August 18, 2015. There was a recall with same issue for build dates April 7, 2014 to August 3, 2015. This is unfair since this car was buiilt during the time. A recall is necessary on these cars too! this is a safety hazard for my family. The cost should be born by Chrysler.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #16

Jul 272018

200 4-cyl

  • miles
This vehicle build date indicated August 2015 and it was sold as a 2016 vehicle. I have had constant problems with the service air bag system light coming on since 2016, 2017 and 2018 and I have called Chrysler at 1 800 853 1403 to report the problem. I have gone to the dealership to get fixed and a few months later the issues continues. Chrysler say there is no recall on this vehicle. This is dangerous. The vehicle is in motion when the service airbag system light comes on.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #15

Jul 012018

200

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Stevens Point, WI, USA

problem #14

May 112018

200 4-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 70 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle, drove down an embankment, and crashed. During the incident, the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a head laceration and a fractured nose that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer (santa maria Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, 1918 S broadway, santa maria, ca 93454) were both notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #13

Jan 032018

200

  • 40,000 miles
After a week of owning the vehicle, which was purchased from enterprise, my check engine light came own while on the highway with my family (wife and year ten month babe). We called the dealership and scheduled and appointment. Turns out the battery was dead. Got that fix and then while driving back home on the highway my airbag light came on with the check engine light as well. At the moment the light is still on and waiting to get my car in to my local dealership. I do not feel safe driving my Chrysler, even though it's a new car, but I need to get to work and a bus can't get me there. I hope this is a small fix and I can have my airbag system working again. I would feel safe. I have read and hear similar complaints of new owners with the the issues and dealerships refusing to service the work, even on cars with 30,000 miles. Please have this looked at or investigated, it would be a shame if something happens.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #12

Aug 212017

200 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. While traveling 45 mph, the driver crashed into the preceding vehicle that had a trailer hitch. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained neck pains, which required medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a yard and inspected by a repair facility. The vehicle was also towed to bay Dodge, 634 w 15th St, panama city, fl 32401, 850-819-7615). The manufacturer sent a technician who indicated that the impact did not warrant air bag deployment. The vehicle was extensively damaged. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, stated that there were no air bag recalls, and did not provide a solution. The failure mileage was not available.

- Niceville, FL, USA

problem #11

Jan 012018

200

  • 48,500 miles
"takata recall" the dash board is flashing a message that thiers a issue with the air bags and to schedule a appointment. The message would flash during the vehicle in motion and stationary.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #10

Apr 072017

200

  • 5,464 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to two Chrysler dealers whom performed a diagnostics that was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was taken to newark Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram located on 244 E cleveland avenue newark, de 19711 phone 302-731-0100 and brandywine Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram located on 3807 kirkwood highway wilmington, Delaware 19808 phone 302- 998-2271. The dealers replaced several electrical components however; the contact did not have the name of the parts that were replaced. The failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,464.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #9

Nov 132017

200

  • 49,500 miles
At 49,500 miles my 2016 Chrysler 200 "service air bag" came up on the panel. The dealer states that it is a passenger side harness and will need to be replaced. It is not part of any recall and not part of the extended warranty purchased. How does an airbag harness fail in 2 years. Sound more like a defect.

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 252017

200 4-cyl

  • 10,825 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. While driving 5 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact's insurance company had the vehicle towed to hinsey's wrecker services (located at 2416 cass St, fort wayne, in 46808; (260) 483-4913). Afterwards, the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a contusion of the neck, finger, and chest wall, an abrasion of the left thumb, and a paresthesia of the upper extremity. Medical attention was required. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 10,825...updated 10/18/17 updated 10/30/2017

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #7

Feb 022017

200

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the air bag service warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 18,000.

- Country Club Hills, IL, USA

problem #6

Jul 102016

200

  • 44,987 miles
Right front and left front seat upper and lower wiring harness to airbag system failing. Air bag system service light come on and off. Dealership wants 1000 to repair both side have fix drive could not afford the right-side.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 232017

200

  • 35,000 miles
Transmission is slipping and can't seem to get into gear while driving and getting to freeway speeds can't reach a max of 55mph. Have had the car completely stall out on the freeway and put itself into "neautral" while at freeway speeds. Maintenance airbag lights frequently coming on. Chrysler can't seem to find a fix to the issue on why this car is doing what it has been. They keep saying ithe issue is fixed when publicly there is no real fix to the issue and they don't know how to fix the re accruing problem. Little to say, I am deathly afraid of driving this vehicle even down the street to my local grocery store. I work too hard and pay to much for my first brand new car to be having issues like these. I really wish Chrysler would recall all of these vehicles already before someone ends up loosing a life over a faulty lemon of a vehicle.

- Campbell, CA, USA

problem #4

May 012017

200

  • 33,000 miles
Takata recall the side air bag did not deploy after my car was wrecked into. It totally destroyed the back door on the passenger side of my car and hit the front passenger door also. I was making a left turn and a car tboned me in the passenger side of my car.

- Alvarado, TX, USA

problem #3

Feb 252017

200

  • 11,300 miles
The contact owned a 2016 Chrysler 200. While the contact was stopped at a red light, a second vehicle traveling between 45 and 60 mph crashed into the contact's rear bumper. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle sustained significant damage. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained undisclosed injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,300.

- Waco, TX, USA

problem #2

Apr 242016

200

  • 5,013 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. While the contact's vehicle was stopped at a red light, it was rear ended at 35 mph. The contact's vehicle rear ended a third vehicle. The driver's air bag did not deploy. The contact and passenger were injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed. Chrysler sent engineers to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 5,013.

- Dayton, OH, USA

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