2015 Chrysler 200

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2015 Chrysler 200
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler 200 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 335 complaints 2012: 638 complaints 2012 2013: 626 complaints 2014: 192 complaints 2014 2015: 1983 complaints 2015 2016: 341 complaints 2016 2017: 43 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2018
2015: 1983 complaints
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YearComplaints
201013
2011335
2012638
2013626
2014192
20151983
2016341
201743
20181

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38%

38% of complaints: electrical system — 746 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The wiring harness caught fire suddenly with no warning! It was on top of the intake under the cover. This is not acceptable!

NHTSA ODI report, 20241116

POWER TRAIN 35%

35% of complaints: power train — 688 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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FIRST, THERE IS THE HVAC/WINDSHIELD DEFROST. MY CONCERN WITH THAT CONDITION IS THAT MY VEHICLE IS MY MAIN SOURCE OF TRAVEL AND TO HAVE THE HVAC TO WORK PROPERLY IN THE SUMMER IS VITAL AS WELL, AS HAVING A CLEAR WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171110

ENGINE 31%

31% of complaints: engine — 605 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 326 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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We purchased our vehicle brand new in 2015 with 6 miles on it. 1.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250313

My husband and I were going to the store. We got into the car started the car, than were hear a loud pop, like a soda can exploding, than every airbag deployed

NHTSA ODI report, 20240228

MY CHRYSLER 200 WAS IMPACTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS TO THE LEFT FENDER AND DRIVER'S DOOR. THE IMPACT WAS HARD ENOUGH IN MY OPINION FOR THE SIDE AIRBAGS TO RELEASE BUT NOTHING HAPPEN MY WIFE'S HEAD HIT AGAINST THE DRIVER'S DOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150120

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 157 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140915 — suspension

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.

Campaign 14V392000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141003 — electrical system

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to June 21, 2014.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P43.

Campaign 14V480000 — check if this car was fixed

2015 — complaint volume: 1983
R 20150409 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2014, to December 15, 2014, and equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers inspect the transmission. Any transmission found with contamination or a park rod will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015.

Campaign 15V090000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150724 — RQ (closed 20160105)

Software security vulnerability

R 20150825 — equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.

Campaign 15V461000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151021 — electrical system

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the C4 connector using a 12 wire split kit for 3.6L engines, or replace the transmission wiring harness for 2.4L engines, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015.

Campaign 15V470000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160527 — air bags, seats

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to August 3, 2015.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new OCM-SCF seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S09.

Campaign 16V114000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161102 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016.

Campaign 16V529000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180604 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

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...

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.

Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Chrysler 200 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (746 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (688 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (605 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V392000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V480000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V090000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V461000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V470000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V114000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V529000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2014 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 2013 ● 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Chrysler 200 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Chrysler 200 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chrysler 200?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Chrysler 200 have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.