MYRModel Year Report

2017 Chrysler 200

▲ Better than typical
2017 Chrysler 200
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:55:04.958Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 2017 highlighted. 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 335 complaints 2012: 638 complaints 2012 2013: 626 complaints 2014: 192 complaints 2014 2015: 1983 complaints 2016: 341 complaints 2016 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaints 2018
2017: 43 complaints
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YearComplaints
201013
2011335
2012638
2013626
2014192
20151983
2016341
201743
20181

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 49%

49% of complaints: engine — 21 distinct reports on file.

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Engine stalls while driving and displays message that I need to shift to park to restart. This has happened several times. I have not taken it to a mechanic yet but stopped driving it because it is unsafe.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240101

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

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The car is constantly needs a jump start , and the pedal will not accelerate. I have had multiple diagnosis and they don’t know what it is- the cruise control component comes on at the beginning of the jump start until the car runs.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250123

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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PULLING DOWN MY DRIVE WAY MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME TRYING. I HIT THE BRAKE AND E BRAKE. IT DID NOT STOP US. IN RESULT OF THE ACCELERATION MY HOUSE STOPPED US.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191109

The car is constantly needs a jump start , and the pedal will not accelerate. I have had multiple diagnosis and they don’t know what it is- the cruise control component comes on at the beginning of the jump start until the car runs.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250123

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

2017 Chrysler 200 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2011 ● 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ◆ 2012 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Chrysler 200 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Chrysler 200 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chrysler 200?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Chrysler 200 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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