The Lemon Index2015 Chrysler 200.
The 2015 Chrysler 200 is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 1,134 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 655, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 22 to 27 mpg combined. The best Chrysler 200 year is 2014.
Lemon alert. 6.5× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2014
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,993 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chrysler 200 year. 2015 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 13K to 71K miles on the car (1,440 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 17K–77K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 10K–66K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 15K–76K miles
Recalls 8
- electrical 2018
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
- transmission & drivetrain 2016
The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
- airbags 2016
During service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) or the Seat Cushion Foam (SCF) of the front passenger seat replaced instead of the both pieces together, which make …
Show all 8 recalls
- electrical 2015
The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.
- equipment 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
- transmission & drivetrain 2015
The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken.
- electrical 2014
The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation.
- suspension 2014
Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
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 531 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "pentastar oil filter adapter before replacing this part, please call any one of the following…
- "rear differential or rear differential actuation motor if you are attempting to repair a…
- Belt Tensioner Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the belt tensioner
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedSoftware security vulnerability2015–2016
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 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chrysler 200 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2400–2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Driving down highway and car shut off. The dash lights went out but control lights stayed on. Took 3 attempts to start again. 2nd time this has happened.
2015 Chrysler 200 owner · NHTSA complaint 11119262
More owner reports
Vehicle loose contact with the car keys I had replaced new batteries to the car key controls and it still doing the same specially if one of thedor is open.
NHTSA complaint 11074040
My car shifts to neutral while in motion stalls while in motion all on a highway
NHTSA complaint 11102269
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Chrysler 200 reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 6.5× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 655; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler 200 year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2015 Chrysler 200 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (37%), electrical (36%) and engine (27%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chrysler 200 have?
8 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chrysler 200 get?
22 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Chrysler 200 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 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 2015 Chrysler 200 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,900 and 71,000 miles. The middle report was at 44,000 miles, from 1,440 complaints.
Does the 2015 Chrysler 200 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 37% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Chrysler 200 cost in fuel a year?
About $2400 to $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Chrysler 200 have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chrysler 200 year is better than the 2015?
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