VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Chrysler 2002011–2017
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Chrysler 200
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Chrysler 200 Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 1720 complaints
46 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls · 531 complaints
23 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
4 recalls · 525 complaints
22 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Federal Defect Investigations
NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 1 past investigation into the 200 became recall.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of September 15, 2026.
Chrysler 200 — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 44 | — | — | 100 | 77 | 92 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 1 | 306 | 10 | — | 81 | 70 | 77 | Good |
| 2015 | 4 | 1720 | 46 | — | 75 | 63 | 71 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 0 | 180 | 17 | 3 | 90 | 57 | 78 | Good |
| 2013 | 4 | 525 | 22 | — | 75 | 52 | 67 | Good |
| 2012 | 3 | 531 | 23 | — | 75 | 48 | 66 | Good |
| 2011 | 1 | 222 | 9 | — | 89 | 45 | 74 | Good |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Chrysler 200 Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the 200 compares — best year within each era shown.
2013–2017
Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2017 (Buyer Score 92).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year 200 to buy?+
The 2017 Chrysler 200 scores highest on our Buyer Score (92/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 77/100. It has 0 recalls and 44 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which 200 years have the most problems?+
The 2015, 2012, 2013 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2015 200 leads with 4 recalls and 1720 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common 200 problems?+
The most frequently reported Chrysler 200 issues involve: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.