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).
This Chrysler 200 213 needs to be recalled we have a problem with the lighting for headlight allo being there like a wall high beam you can't see very far hit a deer at 70 miles per hour on highway 41 fond du lac wisconsin marcus car 2013 from summit automotive took a back as we had a shifting problem between 25 and 30 miles per hour jerking and shifting we're having heating problems and now we have 80,000 miles on the car trying to get this car recall at 325 miles on the car have all the paperwork for the lemon law the guy come down to the car drives away it does and that's just how the car was made bull crap how many complaints do we have now feeding on the passenger side no heat driver side has heat 80000 miles on the car now starting problems with the car starts with a rattle you shut it off and it runs okay you have 1120 cars out there right now with this problem that I have I have …
At random my cars dies/stalls. I could be at a stop sign and the engine lose power shakes then dies. I could be driving in town cruising down main street at 25mph and my car engine will lose power shake then die while I'm still driving in motion. I could be driving on the free way with speeds at 70 MPH and my car will just die, foot goes all the way in peddle when dead. You could feel no power in the car and it will roll out. Once the car is dead the power steering is out. It's very unsafe. I've been broken down for hours on the side of the road or minutes. I've been broken down in all 3 situations multiple times as stated above. The car shows no warning when it is going to die, no engine lights either, happens at random. Very unreliable and it tragic that I have to keep paying for a vehicle that does not perform like it should, I'm paying for a broken car. …
Something electrical is draining my battery. When I drive, the check engine light comes on, the ABS, traction, and brake light comes on while driving. When I'm idle nothing happens. When I'm on the highway it jerks and stalls a bit. I have to accelerate a lot to keep it going. I've had the battery replace 2 times in the past 3 months - brand new. It keep draining my battery. The alternator was fine. I took it to the dealership they told me they can't read it if the lights are not on. But it only comes on when I'm driving. The lights in the car, headlights, and radio all go out while I'm driving then back on. The headlights flicker. I'm about to need to have the battery replaced now a third time with no help from the dealership. My engine light is still on and and it drives rough and I smell gas when I'm driving. …
Bought care used from the dealer 9 months ago and at approx. 52,000 miles the check engine light and traction control light came on while driving. The car decelerated to 30mph and lost all throttle control. Luckily I could pull over and get out of traffic and when I stopped the engine shuttered violently then cut off. This could have been fatal if it happened on the interstate. Had to restart the car over a dozen times to get it home. Finally got it to the shop and they have replace the throttle body and computer. Still at the shop and the issue is still not resolved. The bill is almost $600 and I don't have a working car . After doing research I see this is the same issue that happens to this car. Chrysler really needs to recall all of these cars and refund all money so we can buy a car that runs and will not potentially kill someone.
Tried to start my car and wouldn't start. I remote started my car with the key and it started right up. The car ran normal all the lights on dash lite up, radio was playing, air on everything seemed fine. Then I put the key in the ignition and it shut right off before I could even turn the key to the on position. The red security light flashes on the dash by the speedometer. Now the only way the car will start is if you remote start the car, unlock it and put key in ignition and turn to on position. But sometimes it still doesn't start that way either May have to try it a couple times. I need to figure out what is wrong with my car asap!!! I bought the car only 6 months ago from a used car dealership!!! Please help!!!
Just purchased my 2013 Chrysler 200 on 01/20/2018 from a used car dealer pre owned with 76590 miles on it today is 3/13/2018 and I was driving down the road on a busy road and first my check engine light came on and then the car accelerated on its on and then the car warning lights came on blinking red and the other light steady yellow and the car stalled in traffic luckily I was able to pull over out of the road and not hit by another car this is a very serious issue and I urge you to please look at this matter this is not good someone could have been hurt not being able to control my car it is not fixed yet and I spent a lot of money to purchase this car so please adress as quickly as you can to this matter thanks.
My Chrysler 200 has been turning off out of no where. No check engine light or anything turns on. My cars horn goes off randomly in the middle of driving and when put into park. I had 3 recalls and recently went to get them fixed thinking it would help , since one of the recalls was reprogramming the main module of the car. Still to this day it turns off on me. Just the other day I was in town making a turn and it stopped before I was able to complete the turn. It's also turned off on me many times when I'm driving in one direction. After it turns off I am able to re start it, and other times I have to wait several minutes before I'm able to get it turned back on.
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...
I was proceeding to get on the interstate highway when I noticed that I was pressing the gas, but the car was not accelerating. I looked down and two lights were on, the stability control light and the throttle body light. I just purchased this car on 9/9/2015 used. Another time before that, I was driving home from work and my radio powers off and where my mileage is it says no fuse. When I got home I tried to lock my car with the keypad, but I couldn't. I had to lock it manually. I mean I have had more problems with this car since I had it.
2013 Chrysler 200 limited stalls out while driving. Started sept. 2019, and has happen (eight times) almost monthly or every 500 miles. No warning- no power steering; no power brakes. After stalling- car cranks and can take up to 1-2 hrs before engine will turn over again. I have taken vehicle to four separate mechanics; including Chrysler dealership and not one has been able to diagnose problem. Also, car does not throw any codes. I have replaced the battery; fuel pump and had PCM update and vehicle still stalling out while driving.
Traction Control complaints in other 200 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2013 Chrysler 200, 5% of the model year's 628 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2013 Chrysler 200 traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control 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 traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to stability & traction control 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.