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 1820 — driven by 7 recalls, 1707 complaints.

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 47, meaning 1 recall and 44 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, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Years Tracked

Total Recalls

3508

Total Complaints

127

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

Chrysler 200 Years to Avoid

#1 WORST

2015

7 recalls · 1707 complaints

46 reported injuries

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 1820

#2 WORST

2012

4 recalls · 529 complaints

23 reported injuries

Top issue: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 587

#3 WORST

2013

5 recalls · 525 complaints

22 reported injuries

Top issue: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 584

Best Chrysler 200 Years to Buy

#1 BEST

2017

1 recall · 44 complaints

Main area: ENGINE

Problem score: 47

#2 BEST

2014

1 recall · 180 complaints

Main area: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 232

#3 BEST

2011

2 recalls · 220 complaints

Main area: ENGINE

Problem score: 244

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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	2	303	10	—	329	Good
2015	7	1707	46	—	1820	Avoid
2014	1	180	17	3	232	Good
2013	5	525	22	—	584	Good
2012	4	529	23	—	587	Good
2011	2	220	9	—	244	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: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year 200 should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2015 Chrysler 200 if possible. It has 7 recalls, 1707 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 1820 — 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.

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

Model-year rankings show statistical risk. A VIN-specific report reveals the individual vehicle's full history — accidents, odometer rollbacks, auction records, and open recall status.

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