The Lemon Index
20162018Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 18,457 in the U.S. in 2017 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 30 complaints in its first 3 years.
Better years to buy
30 owner complaints, first 3 years 22–27 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2017 Toyota Camry 222017 Honda Accord 672017 Nissan Altima 52
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2017 Chrysler 200
- Engine stalling12 complaintsmostly at 49,000–59,000 miles (79,000–95,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chrysler 200 (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 10,000 and 60,000 miles (17,000–96,000 km) (the middle half of the 25 complaints, of all 30 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 18V332000 (electrical) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done? (18 owners named a airbags repair bill; the middle one was $1,600.)
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Chrysler's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 30 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
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.
Transmission problems in every Chrysler 200 year →
Check engine light on? Codes owners of the Chrysler 200 (2015–2019) name most: P2172 Throttle Actuator Control System - High Airflow Detected (Sudden) · B0020 · P2181 Cooling System Performance · P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) · C1246 · U0420 Invalid Data Received From Power Steering Control Module. Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 59K miles (17K to 96K km) on the car (25 of all 30 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Car stalls without notice any time. Has trouble starting back once it has stalled. Transmissions jumps/shifts hard daily (once or twice daily)
2017 Chrysler 200 owner · NHTSA complaint 11299137
What repairs cost
Repair bills owners named in their complaints to the government (NHTSA), 2015–2017 Chrysler 200, in U.S. dollars.
- Airbagsone repair bill$212–$2,700middle $1,600 · 18 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11364839, 11437023, 11091720
- Electricalone repair bill$500–$2,500middle $1,100 · 16 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11309958, 11290419, 11061044
Not enough reports yet for a number: Transmission (3), Engine (2), A/C & heat (1), Cooling (1), Fuel system (1), Screen, radio & camera (1). We show a range once 5 owners name a bill.
Each range is the middle half of the bills owners wrote down (one repair, parts and labor as they said it), not a yearly or total cost. Owners who complain often had expensive repairs, so typical bills can be lower. Prices depend on the shop, the miles and where you live.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 10.9M views · 2015–2017 Chrysler 200
Prices people quote
- Price when new$22,6908 videos▶ Hear it
Most-watched topics
- No-start: theft light, key & ignition307K views
2015 Chrysler 200s won't startpunchrolo 2 · 104K views · 4 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door242K views
Chrysler 200 Cabin Air Filter Replacement ( 2015 2016 2017 )Undercar Experts · 89K views · 6 videos - Oil changes & service216K views
2015 - 2018 chrysler 200 oil life reset / service resetDullah Goso hard · 202K views · 2 videos - Cooling system193K views
2015 Chrysler 200C Thermostat Replacement P0128Joe's Car Smarts-NY · 133K views · 3 videos
Show 4 more
- Infotainment, battery & electrical186K views
Chrysler 200 Key Fob Battery Replacement (2015 - 2017)FobBattery · 68K views · 7 videos - Transmission & shifter182K views
2015 Chrysler 200S Transmission Failureroktboy310 · 110K views · 3 videos - Spark plugs & ignition coils106K views
2015 Chrysler 200C 2.4L Spark Plug ReplacementJoe's Car Smarts-NY · 72K views · 2 videos - Oil leaks & gaskets81K views
2015 Chrysler 200S V6, Oil Leak At 100k Miles, How To Replace The Oil CoolerAmp Trek · 54K views · 3 videos
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems With The 2015-2017 Chrysler 200 | 2nd Generation (Mechanic's Review)Alex The Car Doctor · 288K views
2015 Chrysler 200 | Transmission program problemsOz Mechanics · 8K views
2015 Chrysler 200 NOT STARTING PROBLEMS (TRY THIS FIRST) #CHRYSLER #chrysler200 #carproblems #winterDrive a Million · 7K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2017 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 1
- Electrical · recall issued 2018
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chrysler 200 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,400–$2,900 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
Every Chrysler 200 year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 6 Chrysler 200 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2017 Chrysler 200 reliable?
We can't score it: only 18,457 were sold in the U.S. in 2017 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2017 Chrysler 200 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (50%), transmission & drivetrain (27%) and electrical (27%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chrysler 200 have?
1 safety recall (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chrysler 200 get?
22 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 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 2017 Chrysler 200 problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 10,000 and 60,000 miles (17,000–96,000 km) (the middle half of the 25 complaints, of all 30 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2017 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2017 Chrysler 200 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 27% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Chrysler 200 cost in fuel a year?
About $2,400 to $2,900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Chrysler 200 have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chrysler 200 year is better than the 2017?
Nearby, the 2014 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (somewhat fewer complaints than the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner 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 years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works