The Lemon Index2013 Chrysler 200.
The 2013 Chrysler 200 is worse than average by owner complaints: 181 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 118, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 21 to 23 mpg combined. The best Chrysler 200 year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 628 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chrysler 200 year. 2013 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 22K to 87K miles on the car (406 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 45K–96K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 39K–100K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 46K–101K miles
Recalls 5
- seats 2017
A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
- 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.
- engine 2013
Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Show all 5 recalls
- 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.
- fuel system, gasoline 2013
These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
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 215 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Advanced Field Action Communication ?
- 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…
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
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 C FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle engine shut off while driving and making a right hand turn.
2013 Chrysler 200 owner · NHTSA complaint 10925475
More owner reports
My car just had the etc light and electronic stability light come on and the car loses horsepower. From my research online this seems to be a common issue with them.
NHTSA complaint 10837753
I have to replace the throttle body, air filter& pcv valve at 74,516 miles. Is this typical with this type of vehicle. The cost is 823.19 and not under warranty.
NHTSA complaint 10872747
Quick answers
Is the 2013 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 118; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler 200 year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2013 Chrysler 200 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (17%), engine (16%) and airbags (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chrysler 200 have?
5 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chrysler 200 get?
21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Chrysler 200 safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Chrysler 200 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 22,600 and 87,200 miles. The middle report was at 58,600 miles, from 406 complaints.
Does the 2013 Chrysler 200 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Chrysler 200 cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Chrysler 200 have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chrysler 200 year is better than the 2013?
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