Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Chrysler 200 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While driving down the interstate my car jumped a little then I could not go above 20 miles and hour. Once I arrived to a safe location I turned off my engine and then restarted. It seemed ok, but during the incident there was a flash on my dash that said "CHECK THROTTLE". I took it to a service station and they ran a code check on the vehicle. They stated the following: 1. ECM (Engine Control Module) 2. TCM (Transmission Control Module) 3. ORC (Air Bag/Occupant Restraint) My car is a 2017 Chrysler 200 VIN [redacted]. It has 55,600 miles on it, actual miles. Due to these error codes the mechanic stated I need to take the car to a dealership to have them fixed. [redacted]
For years now, my car has randomly, without notice, stalls, says "Shift To P" and goes limp. There's nothing I can do in that moment besides try to get to safety before the car stops in the middle of the road. I've brought it in multiple times with no change or information as to what's causing it. One dealership claimed I just needed an oil change which it didn't but to prove my point, I brought it in after it stalled 2-3 days after an oil change. At this point, there's been zero help or care. It's only a matter of time until it causes an accident. Other owners definitely have this issue as well since they're reported on here too. Any help? Or do all of us just lose money or potentially more...?
Engine stalls while driving and displays message that I need to shift to park to restart. This has happened several times. I have not taken it to a mechanic yet but stopped driving it because it is unsafe. * This problem is mentioned here several times.
My Chrysler 200 started shutting itself off while driving. The lights and radio stay on but the brakes and steering are manual. The dealership informed me that I was low on oil and that the car is equipped with a safety feature to shut the car off when oil is low. This car is 10 mths old and only 11K miles. It continued after that visit and after shaming Chrysler on twitter, they opted to replace the motor. The problem is this car shuts off while driving. The engines are the same and this problem will kill someone. The auto is not equipped with a low oil light and I have been told to check oil every month! I am picking the car up today with an engine that is new to this car but, I am petrified to drive it. If it shuts off on the freeway, how am I to get over before I get hit. Chrysler states that is no problem if this engine is faulty because they will cover under warranty. …
I purchased my vehicle brand new in 2017 and started experiencing issues within the first year. The car has cut off multiple times while driving, without warning, in the middle of rush hour traffic. It also frequently stalls. I've taken my vehicle to 3 different dealerships in 2 different states at least 10 times. Two of the three dealerships claimed that the problem was some sort of fuse underneath the driver's seat. After the car continued to shut off without warning, I was told that it was due to low oil. I've called Chrysler's headquarters who has given me a free oil change package and instructed me to return to a dealership every 500 - 1000 miles for an oil consumption test. They know that the car is burning an unusual amount of oil which is a clear indication that there's a problem. …
My 2017 Chrysler 200, that I purchased on October 8, 2018 has started to just shut down while I'm driving, with no warning. This is extremely dangerous especially in the type of busy traffic that I drive in, daily. I'm thankful that the times it did shut off, it happened in my neighborhood, while I was slowing down to stop at a stop sign, and before I'd gotten into heavy traffic. It shut down on December 20, 2019 at a stop sign, and the exact same thing happened again on December 22, 2019. Both times, it didn't restart immediately when I pressed the start button. It stalled for a moment the first time, and perhaps 2 minutes the second time. I turned on my emergency blankers the 2nd time it happened, and I let other drivers know to go around me because it took a little longer to restart. This isn't safe, nor is it good for me as a consumer. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and service electronic throttle control warning indicators flashed. The contact waited approximately 30 minutes to restart the vehicle. Afterwards, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred two other times; one time the "service air bag system" message appeared and the other time the electronic stability control indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle needed oil. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,191.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Chrysler 200. While driving various speeds and decelerating, the vehicle started to pull and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, while driving, the vehicle lost power without warning. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that it needed an oil change. The vehicle was later taken to posner park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (located at 42650 us-27, davenport, fl 33837, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,428.
The engine stalls when coming to a stop such as a stop light or stop sign. The engine also stalls and shuts off when accelerating after stopping. It stopped in the middle of an intersection while turning out of my apartment complex into a busy main road. I was able to coast off of the road and tried to restart. Upon trying to restart it hesitated to turn over and start. It took about 2 minutes before it finally started and it didn't want to accelerate. There was no warning that it was getting ready to stall. After it started up again a message came up saying that the electronic throttle needed to be serviced. This makes the 3rd time it had stalled but the 1st time it has given me any kind of indication why.
I was driving towards an intersection to merge right onto the main highway when I was in motion still my car shut off and said 'shift to p' when I did so it wouldn't restart. The steering locked up and I couldn't move. It did not give me any warning or sign it was going to do so. I had almost pulled out onto the highway too. The radio and everything worked just fine. This happened once last year on a curvy two lane highway and I got lucky that I had a turn off when my car shut off. I called Chrysler and they apparently reset the system and it has been good since. It's not the alternator and it is not the battery. We ruled that out then. Jumping it does not fix the problem.
Engine complaints in other 200 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2017 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2017 Chrysler 200, 49% of the model year's 43 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2017 Chrysler 200 engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2017 Chrysler 200, though it has 1 recall 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 2017 Chrysler 200 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
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.