Body complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the front passenger's side tire detached. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the place of residence. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
I am reporting multiple safety-related issues involving my 2016 Chrysler 200 S. On 02/06/2024, after an oil change at a dealership, the underbody skid plate bolts were not reinstalled. While driving, the skid plate fell and I lost control of the vehicle, creating a serious safety hazard. No warning indicators were present prior to this failure. The issue was identified immediately after leaving the dealership and is not properly documented in service records. In July 2022, following a battery replacement by the same dealership, the vehicle repeatedly lost power and stalled, leaving me stranded multiple times. I paid for diagnostic testing, but there is no documentation confirming proper diagnosis or repair. I was later advised incorrect hardware had been installed. On 02/27/2026, I was told the check engine light was on and diagnostic codes were cleared without repair. …
As I'm approaching a steeper hill I go from 25 to 20MPH as I try to turn the corner of the hill I feel the speed of the vehicle picking up as I'm trying to slow down without slamming on the brakes the vehicle takes off hits the curb then a utility pole before coming to a complete stop
Somebody switch my vin to another car stolen the parts the car unsafe swaying and stole the shocks control arm sway bar air bag tampered my car had a key hole on the trunk when I bought it it not there the gas pedal break pedal no correct the car is dangerous and I have a stolen switched Chrysler under my vin number the metal tag missing out the windshield and not my engine
On several occasions I have noticed the hood partially up after parking the car. This has happened 3 times in the past two weeks and I have not looked under the hood during that time. I suspect that the hood latch May be faulty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 200. While driving 55 to 70 MPH, with the rear widows down,the entire vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where he was informed that the vehicle functioned as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000. Updated 12/03/14.
I was parked in a parking lot backing out of a space. I was too close to the right curb so I put the car in drive to go forward to straighten out the tires. The gas accelerated abruptly and would not stop when I pressed the brake. The car jumped the curb/sidewalk and plowed into the parked car in front of me. The gas continued to accelerate pushing the vehicle in front of me about 5 feet back. The car did not stop until I jammed it into park. My bumper was ripped off when backing up was caught in the grill of the vehicle it collided with. I had both feet on the brake pad trying to stop the car and it would not stop. A very frightening experience. I have read several posts on this acceleration problem and believe there should be a recall. Not a good experience to remember Chrysler by.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the vehicle and the water leak originated from underneath the glove compartment on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Related recalls (1)
Structure
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler 200 years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2015 (29), 2012 (19), 2013 (15), 2011 (8) and 2014 (7) model years. Body complaints make up 1% of all complaints for the 2015.
Is there a recall for Chrysler 200 body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 16V-589 (structure, Aug 10, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler 200 body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 40,000 miles; 66% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (67 mentions), followed by the body › door (5).
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.