Chrysler 200 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Q: What year 200 should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA recall and complaint data, the 2015 Chrysler 200 has the most documented problems with a problem score of 2115 — driven primarily by 8 recalls, 1975 complaints, and issues with POWER TRAIN.

Q: What is the best year 200 to buy?

The 2017 Chrysler 200 is the best-scoring year in our analysis with a problem score of only 46, meaning 1 recall and 43 complaints on record.

Q: Which 200 has the fewest problems?

The 2017, 2014, 2011 model years have the fewest reported problems in the NHTSA database. Always verify a specific vehicle's history with a VIN report before purchasing.

Every Chrysler 200 model year (2011–2017) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Chrysler 200 Years to Avoid

#1 WORST

2015

8 recalls · 1975 complaints

58 reported injuries

Top issue: POWER TRAIN

Problem score: 2115

#2 WORST

2012

4 recalls · 636 complaints

33 reported injuries

Top issue: ENGINE

Problem score: 714

#3 WORST

2013

5 recalls · 623 complaints

35 reported injuries

Top issue: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

Problem score: 708

Best Chrysler 200 Years to Buy

#1 BEST

2017

1 recall · 43 complaints

Main area: ENGINE

Problem score: 46

#2 BEST

2014

1 recall · 192 complaints

Main area: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

Problem score: 238

#3 BEST

2011

3 recalls · 334 complaints

Main area: ENGINE

Problem score: 359

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Chrysler 200 — Year-by-Year Problem Report

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Problem Score	Verdict
2017	1	43	46	Excellent
2016	2	339	385	Good
2015	8	1975	2115	Avoid
2014	1	192	238	Good
2013	5	623	708	Good
2012	4	636	714	Good
2011	3	334	359	Good

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Chrysler 200 Shopping Guide by Era

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-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 Caution

Older 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. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year 200 should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2015 Chrysler 200 if possible. It has 8 recalls, 1975 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is POWER TRAIN. The overall problem score is 2115 — 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 46. It has only 1 recall and 43 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which 200 has the fewest problems?+

The 2017, 2014, 2011 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

More Chrysler 200 Research

Reliability Score

Overall reliability rating and score breakdown for the Chrysler 200.

Common Problems

Full breakdown of every reported defect for the Chrysler 200.

Check a Specific Chrysler 200 VIN

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