The Lemon Index

All cars · Chrysler 200 · 2014

2014 Chrysler 200. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index83100 = average car
Complaints110NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold117,363U.S. model year
Per 100K sold94complaints
Year rank#1 of 6#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto 4-spdFWD21 / 29 / 24Regular$2,600
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD18 / 29 / 22Regular$2,850
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD19 / 28 / 22Regular$2,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 17,000 and 92,600 miles. Median 55,000, from 117 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Airbags55,00030,000–70,00027
Engine38,6008,300–103,10026
Seat belts51,50020,200–69,50012
Electrical66,00018,000–106,00019
Brakes13,0005,000–40,00015

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Airbags46%
Seat belts24%
Electrical16%
Engine15%
Brakes13%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
19215215114

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 16V668000 Sep 2016 Seat Belts / Pretensioner

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. 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.

    Risk. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026

Manufacturer communications 209

Chrysler filed 209 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM)…
  • Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
  • Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chrysler 200 C FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201111612187,354Engine
2012145197125,476Engine
2013118181122,480Transmission & drivetrain
201483110117,363Airbags
20156551,134177,889Transmission & drivetrain
201622422257,294Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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