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All cars · Chrysler 200 · 2017

2017 Chrysler 200. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints30NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,296 and 59,766 miles. Median 44,000, from 25 complaints with a mileage.

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
Engine50%
Transmission & drivetrain27%
Electrical27%
Speed control17%
Stability control10%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3020003

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 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

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chrysler 200 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

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.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2015–2017 Chrysler 200, 10.9M views.

TopicVideosViews
No-start: theft light, key & ignition4307K
Heat, A/C & blend door6242K
Oil changes & service2216K
Cooling system3193K
Infotainment, battery & electrical7186K
Transmission & shifter3182K
Spark plugs & ignition coils2106K
Oil leaks & gaskets381K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201483110117,363Airbags
20156551,134177,889Transmission & drivetrain
201622422257,294Engine
2017–30–Engine
2018–1–Speed control

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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