The Lemon Index2011 Chrysler 200.
The 2011 Chrysler 200 is worse than average by owner complaints: 121 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 116, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 22 to 24 mpg combined. The best Chrysler 200 year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 336 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chrysler 200 year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 9K to 86K miles on the car (254 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 13K–110K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 31K–104K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 9K–91K miles
Recalls 3
- seat belts 2016
The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
- electrical 2013
Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
- steering 2011
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Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chrysler told dealers about
Chrysler sent dealers 136 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves…
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
- Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
- ClosedEngine stall2012
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Chrysler 200 Convertible FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
I stopped at a stop light. The vehicle stalled while I was stopped at the light. I put the car in neutral and restarted it.
2011 Chrysler 200 owner · NHTSA complaint 10462908
More owner reports
Engine shut off again while at a stop light. This is the third time it has happened.
NHTSA complaint 10449370
Car stalls when stopped in traffic. This has happened 4 to 5 times.
NHTSA complaint 10462901
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Chrysler 200 reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 116; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler 200 year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2011 Chrysler 200 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (36%), engine (16%) and electrical (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have?
3 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Chrysler 200 get?
22 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2011 Chrysler 200 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,600 and 86,500 miles. The middle report was at 42,100 miles, from 254 complaints.
Does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2011 Chrysler 200 cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chrysler 200 year is better than the 2011?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2011 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works