2016 Chrysler 200: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 342 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
342
Complaints
2
Recalls
22
Crash reports
11
Fire reports
20
Injuries
91.8
Severity index
Severity index 91.8 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Chrysler 200 ranks 41 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 71% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 131 | 38.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 111 | 32.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 88 | 25.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 63 | 18.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 55 | 16.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 34 | 9.9% |
| STEERING | 23 | 6.7% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 18 | 5.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 131 of 342 complaints (38.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 99 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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 |
| 16V589000 | 10/08/2016 | STEERING | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.