Chrysler 200: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Chrysler 200 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 638 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 63.3 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 627 | 5 | 23 | 3 | 62.2 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2014 | 192 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 137.5 High | AIR BAGS |
| 2015 | 1,983 | 8 | 99 | 24 | 50.6 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2016 | 342 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 91.8 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2017 | 43 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18.6 Low | ENGINE |
Across 6 model years, the 2014 Chrysler 200 carries the highest severity index (137.5, driven by air bags), while the 2017 is the cleanest at 18.6.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.