Chrysler 200 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Chrysler 200 model year (2011–2017) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Chrysler 200 Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 1710 complaints
46 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 1811
2 recalls · 530 complaints
23 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 582
3 recalls · 525 complaints
22 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 578
Best Chrysler 200 Years to Buy
1 recall · 44 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 47
0 recalls · 180 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 229
2 recalls · 219 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 243
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Chrysler 200 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 44 | — | — | 47 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 1 | 306 | 10 | — | 329 | Good |
| 2015 | 3 | 1710 | 46 | — | 1811 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 0 | 180 | 17 | 3 | 229 | Good |
| 2013 | 3 | 525 | 22 | — | 578 | Good |
| 2012 | 2 | 530 | 23 | — | 582 | Good |
| 2011 | 2 | 219 | 9 | — | 243 | Good |
All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Chrysler 200 Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade 200 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder 200 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year 200 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2015 Chrysler 200 if possible. It has 3 recalls, 1710 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 1811 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 200 to buy?+
The 2017 Chrysler 200 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 47. It has only 1 recall and 44 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which 200 has the fewest problems?+
The 2017, 2014, 2011 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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