Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Chrysler 200 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH and making a left turn on a bridge, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle slid to the side of the road next to the curb. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle had collapsed onto the front tires. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was later towed to the residence and was then towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the front suspension. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle made an abnormal cackling sound and was very sluggish. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side headlight failed to function as intended. The message "Headlight not Working" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The driver's side headlight was replaced; however, several days later, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side headlight failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. However, no cause for the failure was found. On a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift as needed. While the shift button was moved to reverse(R), the reverse(R) light failed to illuminate, and an abnormal dinging sound was coming from the vehicle. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while parking the vehicle in his garage, he had not engaged the parking brake, but the vehicle was shifted into park(P) when the vehicle rolled forward. The contact stated that the garage had a slight downward slope. The contact stated that the vehicle was still in park(P), but he could physically push the vehicle forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the park rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer that the park rod had been inspected under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V090000 (Power Train) and had been inspected and serviced, but not replaced in 2015. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,098. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the check engine, ABS, traction control, and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil pressure sensor and housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that while reversing into the parking lot, she heard a rattling noise under the hood of the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving over any small bumps in the roadway, the engine felt like as if it would fall out of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shock and strut assembly, suspension strut, transmission, and motor mounts needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side door displayed smoke near the window. As a result, the window failed to operate. The contact turned off the vehicle, shifted into park to inspect the vehicle however, the contact stated that the vehicle failed restart. A message displayed on the instrument panel "Service Transmission" and the parking brake warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift to the intended gear. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V090000 (Power Train), 15V461000 (Equipment) and 15V470000 (Electrical System). The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. While the contact was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and overheating. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and added coolant to the vehicle, but the vehicle would not cool down. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the dealer stated that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the vehicle was shifted into drive(D); however, the gear shifter independently shifted back to neutral(N) and remained stuck. Additionally, the electronic parking brake engaged independently. The parking brake, the brakes, and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several mechanics, who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the cross-alignment was performed, and an unknown software was reset. The vehicle then operated as needed; however, the failure recurred two years later. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle lost electrical power, causing the brakes and the steering wheel to lock. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving; however, the contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. The contact contacted CarMax and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train) and 15V47000 (Electrical System); however, the vehicle was previously repaired under the recalls. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,900.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated while exiting the highway, the vehicle started to stall and ceased. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed. The vehicle was serviced. The contact stated a month later the failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact called and notified the local dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle was not gaining any forward momentum, and additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact pulled over turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the power steering and the power train functionality had returned. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Related recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge.
Power train › Automatic transmission
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2014, to December 15, 2014, and equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers inspect the transmission. Any transmission found with contamination or a park rod will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015.
Transmission complaints in other 200 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA has 695 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2015 Chrysler 200, 35% of the model year's 1,993 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Chrysler 200 transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-529 (automatic transmission, Jul 12, 2016); NHTSA recall 15V-090 (automatic transmission, Feb 13, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2015 Chrysler 200 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 37,000 miles, and 40% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 22 crashes, 0 fires and 12 injuries to transmission & drivetrain 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.