Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Chrysler 200 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
My daughter rear ended a car and totaled my Chrysler 200. The front of the car is destroyed but the air bags never deployed. I allowed my daughter to drive this car thinking it had all the safety features and it did, they just don't work.
Approximately [redacted] on [redacted] I was driving from my home to a doctors appointment on [redacted] in Tampa Florida. Approximately 8 mins from my home. The roads were in desperate need of repair with patchy potholes uneven pavement. I was going approximately 30 to 35 miles an hour that is the speed limit for this road as I was going over I hit one of the shallow holes in the road when that happened. the car bounced, and the headset exploded into the back of my head.!! it startled me, but not enough to cause an accident. I pulled over to see what had happened when I saw the headset. It looks like it exploded.
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel went dim and the radio became inoperable. The contact also stated that the headlights were flickering while driving. The contact related the failure with the NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V282000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Driving on highway when driver side seat head rest deployed and smached me hard on back of my head, almost caused an accident on freeway by me swerving into next lane without caution. No car accident. No one was hurt other than me the driver of this vehicle cause of the head rest that deployed on me while driving on freeway. There's a recall on this type of vehicle but not the same year as mine. Why not? Don't understand.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. On December 31, 2016, while the contact's wife was driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle slid off of the road, crossed a ditch, and crashed into a tree stump. The road conditions played a factor in the crash. The front end of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired for the body damage. Prior to the crash, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not notified. …
Tl* the contact loaned a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact was driving a 60 MPH on cruise control, two deer jumped in front and the vehicle swerved in order to avoid crashing into them. As a result, the contact went into a ditch and the vehicle flipped on the side and skidded for approximately 30-40 yards. The vehicle eventually came to a stop after crashing into a telephone pole. The contact mentioned that the roof of the vehicle detached. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts failed to properly retract. The contact temporarily lost consciousness due to a head injury and suffered a laceration on their left hand. The contact did received medical attention. A police report was filed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was totaled. The vehicle was towed to a local wrecking lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
On July 4 the ABS light came on for no reason several times , staying on for long periods of time. There was a clicking noise in the steering colum and wheel . It sounded like it was coming from the left side. On July 5 , I was driving to work on a back road with several curves . The ABS light came on again . Clicking was still happening as well. All of a sudden I felt like I was sliding on a sheet of ice. I swirved from side to side and could not get my car under control. Then my vehicle was on two wheels on the passenger side . Which then slide off the road and down a embankment turning several times and landing on the roof of the car. The air bags never deployed. I am now suffering with a broken collar bone due to the accident.
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 Chrysler 200. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle independently swerved to the right and struck a frozen embankment. The seat belt failed to restrain the contact. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed away by the insurance company. The contact sustained injuries to the head, lower back, jaw, and several broken ribs. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was totaled. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts). The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. Updated 7/16/18
On jan 3rd 2019 I had an accident (front impact) and the front airbags deployed - but the biggest problem is - the airbags did not even come close to my face -- it was 10 inches away from my face and immediately defused. I was really appalled and I strongly believe its a defective airbag and it was no way saving my life. Both airbags in the front was the same way. I need help from nhsta to investigate the car and identify if indeed its a defective airbag so we can work with the manaufacturer
Related recalls
Air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013.
Airbag complaints in other 200 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2011 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA has 59 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Chrysler 200, 16% of the model year's 371 complaints. The component named most often is frontal › driver clockspring/spiral cassette (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2011 Chrysler 200 airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-668 (air bags, Sep 15, 2016); NHTSA recall 13V-282 (air bags, Jul 2, 2013). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2011 Chrysler 200 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 32% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 10 crashes, 1 fire and 7 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.