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All cars · Chrysler 200 · 2016

2016 Chrysler 200. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index224100 = average car
Complaints222NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold57,294U.S. model year
Per 100K sold387complaints
Year rank#5 of 6#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto 9-spdFWD23 / 36 / 27Regular$2,300
3.6L 6-cylAuto 9-spdFWD19 / 31 / 23Regular$2,700
3.6L 6-cylAuto 9-spdAWD18 / 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 24,000 and 66,000 miles. Median 41,000, from 244 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine41,00027,100–67,00098
Electrical45,00025,000–61,00073
Airbags45,00027,200–65,80053
Transmission & drivetrain43,50024,200–68,40052
Brakes29,90010,800–71,20024

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
Engine37%
Electrical32%
Airbags25%
Transmission & drivetrain18%
Brakes9%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
344221117026

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 18V332000 May 2018 Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit with

    Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be d

  • 16V589000 Aug 2016 Steering

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

    Risk. If the chassis fastener joints are improperly torqued they may loosen and fail or fall out, reducing steering and handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.

Manufacturer communications 337

Chrysler filed 337 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination
  • Flash: Heated Steering Wheel Temperature Enhancement Depending on vehicle architecture: This…
  • A/C Compressor This applies to 2015 and 2016 KL, UF and PF

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chrysler 200 4 DR AWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
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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