Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Chrysler 200 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the horn failed to function as intended. The contact later noticed that the driver's and passenger's headrest air bags had deployed unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,879.
As I was driving down a slight slope while braking to try to come to a stop, the car died / shut off. Within the few seconds that I was trying to slow to a stop, the brakes stopped working, various lights turned on the Dash (I can't remember which), and then the car shut off entirely. If there was a car or something in front of me, I would not have been able to stop because the brakes weren't working. This problem has been reported numerous times through various online forums/sites. There was no warning, message, or other symptom to indicate this would happen. This car also has stalling issues that has been complained of by other Chrysler 200 owners as well. Both stalling and shutting off poses a serious concern to all drivers.
Engine stops with no warning, making the power steering & brakes stop working. Mopar repair center could not duplicate the problem. When I picked it up, it happened in their parking lot while in my car waiting for it to warm up.
From almost the beginning of owning this car it has made a noise in the left front driver's side. The steering wheel feels lose, like it could come apart. I had brake issues also. The dealer was able to find the brake noise, but not the noise in the left front driver's side. They say there is nothing they can detect. Yet, my car continues to make this noise. Now, I'm not a mechanic, but my car should not be making a noise if everything is alright. Checked on youtube and many people with Chrysler 200's, 2013's are having the same problem. They say their mechanics either cannot find the problem, or it's 1. Steering column 2. Outer tie rod end or sway bar end links 3. Ball joints 4. Bushings can be worn on control arms of sway bar or 4. Tie rod. My dealer cannot find any of that wrong with my car, yet, I believe it is one of these problems. …
I purchased a Chrysler 200, 2013 from manhattan Chrysler. This car is a lemon it has a bad transmission and the anti-lock brakes lock at random. I took the car to manhattan Chrysler for repair when it only had 21,000mi. They recognized the transmission problem after the second visit. Chrysler said that the brake are no longer under warranty. After they rebuild the transmission the vehicle still didn't perform the transmission continued to slip in second gear. I returned the vehicle to Chrysler, now the fourth time in repair. At this point, I was directed to the reconsideration dept. They offered as compensation a one time car payment of $493.13'I was absolutely insulted because I paid $39.505.00 with finance charges. I sought legal help but they weren't much help. I was told by lemon law atty. That litigation would take 2 yrs. And I May not even receive $4,000.00. …
Takata recall: on Monday, November 13th, 2017, I set up a repair appointment for my 2013 Chrysler 200 at a relatively new-named auto repair place called umanski (from out of tennessee) here in charlottesville, virginia, on route 29 north for Thursday, November 16th, 2017, after receiving via U.S. Mail "an important legal notice for owners of vehicles with Takata airbag inflators" also on Monday, November 13th, 2017. Months before receiving this notice, I had received an "important safety recall notice in reference to the "occupant restraint controller" which I had placed in the glove compartment of my car to make an appointment at a later date (when personal monies were available) for the aforementioned repair; however, my attention was re-focused again on this "important safety recall notice" (which had been in my glove compartment for months and sent to me by Fiat Chrysler automobiles …
Reference recall p60 for alternator diode issue. The complaint vehicle has an intermittent issue with a dead short to ground condition within the alternator. Vehicle running will intermittently dead short to ground. The vehicle shuts off unexpectedly in this condition and the battery and electrical system is completely shorted and nonfunctional. In this condition I removed the electrical connection to the alternator and voltage was restored. Replaced the cable and observed the short condition again. It is very disturbing that the scope of this issue was not adequately defined initially. I have escalated this to FCA directly and was provided with a reference number of: 76150991, they have said that there is nothing they can do and the repair is out-of-pocket until Chrysler engineering to the NHTSA makes a different decision. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact observed liquid leaking from under the engine area and the emergency brake warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed that the temperature gauge increased. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed an abnormal sewage odor under the hood. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (Chevrolet & imports 210 maccorkle ave sw, south charleston, wv, 25303) was contacted and stated there would be a diagnostic fee. The contact did not schedule an appointment due to the fee. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. ...updated 08/08/17 the consumer stated the repair cost was over 200.00. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. Updated 08/10/2017
Break light comes on while driving. Stays on for 30secs and then shuts off. Happens when going around a sharp curve, down hill, or stopping abruptly. No check engine light comes on and no codes found. I have researched and seen this has been an ongoing issue with 200s for quite some time now, and there has been no fix. Break pads wear down at a much faster rate than normal. Even after break system has been flushed. Have not had an issue stopping the car, just the light comes on often. 2nd. Rack and pinion has gone out causing the car to lose power steering in 1 direction only. In my instance, I was only able to turn left normally and it was extremely difficult to turn right. Happened when I was parking the car and went to straighten up the wheel. Had the car towed to the dealership to be fixed.
12/22/2017 my front end started bouncing and shaking, on the freeway it got really bad I was scared and my grandsons got very upset and thought we we going to crash. I thought the engine would fall out the bottom, or my left front tire was going to fall off, also the brake lite comes on sometimes every 15 mins., now today spent all day trying to talk to any Chrysler service person to call me back ! No one did! My car died last night no crank no start im stuck in sacramento at my daughters, I was to work 3:30 to midnight to night 01/15/2018 , really hope I don't lose my job ! Went on youtube everyone had the same problem and cant fix...
Brake complaints in other 200 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Chrysler 200, 7% of the model year's 628 complaints. The component named most often is indicator light (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2013 Chrysler 200 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2013 Chrysler 200, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2013 Chrysler 200 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 14,000 miles, and 67% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to brakes 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.