Electrical complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The car is constantly needs a jump start , and the pedal will not accelerate. I have had multiple diagnosis and they don't know what it is- the cruise control component comes on at the beginning of the jump start until the car runs. Auto Zone and Midas has checked the battery, alternator, did a draw and they can't find the issue. When driving the pedal will not accelerate- may have to pull over, and restart- then it works, until you disengage the car. They charged me over 30,000.00 dollars for this vehicle and I'm still paying on it and I can't even drive it because I feel unsafe, especially with the pedal. It's too cold to get up and jump start a car every morning. I'm paying 460.54 every month for a car that I don't know that's wrong with it- I purchase a warranty and though I didn't hit the mileage they said it expired because it was for three years. This should be illegal. …
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...?
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the instrument cluster flickered, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure reoccurred and the vehicle was no longer drivable. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V470000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
I believe the brake or something related to the brakes failed. I ran a stop sign, with no evidence of brake marks on the road. I crossed over a highway hit a side walk almost hit a house. The safety of myself and others was at extreme danger. When finally came to a stop I couldn't put my car in Park, or back in drive or shut my car off, i beleive i had no braking or something electrical failed. My car is totaled. The only light on was the airbag light before the accident.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed smoke coming from underneath the front driver's seat. The contact stated that he then saw flames underneath the driver's seat. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a water hose. An unknown warning light was illuminated. There was no injury sustained. No fire department report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he was a mechanic and upon taking the driver's seat apart, he determined that the seat heater failure had caused the fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
I tried talking to Chrysler but they were no help. They have had a power failure recall but I was told that based on my vin number, didnt affect my vehicle. Intermittent power steering failure. I replaced the battery, I replace the rack and pinion and it's still doing the same thing. $2300 down the drain. You can be driving and loose the ability to steer the vehicle. There are tons of complaints about this and they all say the same. They have replaced major parts and the issue persist. When speaking to crysler over the phone, they said that the replacement of the rack and pinion would fix the issue. Thats not true. …
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off inadvertently. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered before shutting off independently on several occasions. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that he turned off the vehicle, and opened and closed the front driver's side door to ensure that the electronic system was turned off. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle within 15 minutes. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle struggled to restart and would shut off again. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where an unknown sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the horn would engage independently. …
My wife and daughters almost died in a car accident due to the apparent failure of this vehicle. We were driving on an HWY at night and the car just died out of nowhere. Dash started to flash and just died. We initially thought that it was the mechanic that had just fixed the car but after an investigation concluded that it was not anything they could have done. My family sustained life-threatening injuries and almost did not make it out alive as thee were rear-ended by a truck. Then on top of it when they were hit no airbags deployed which is what caused the injuries to be so much worse. After reading multiple complaints on NHTSA about the same issue for the same year and make I am baffled that this issue has not been addressed. I almost lost my family.
Related recalls (3)
Electrical system › Software
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.
Electrical system
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the C4 connector using a 12 wire split kit for 3.6L engines, or replace the transmission wiring harness for 2.4L engines, free of charge.
Electrical system › Wiring
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to June 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA investigations
Software security vulnerability
On July 23, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched Safety Recall 15V-461 to remedy security vulnerabilities in approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2013 through 2015 vehicles equipped with Uconnect head units (HU) 8.4A (RA3 radio) and 8.4AN (RA4 radio) manufactured by Harman International.On July 24, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query, RQ 15-004, to investigate HU…
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler 200 years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2015 (755), 2012 (140), 2016 (112), 2013 (102) and 2011 (73) model years. Electrical complaints make up 38% of all complaints for the 2015.
Is there a recall for Chrysler 200 electrical problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 18V-332 (software, May 17, 2018); 15V-470 (electrical system, Jul 28, 2015); 14V-480 (wiring, Aug 5, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler 200 electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 55,000 miles; 45% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the 12v/24v/48v battery (3 mentions), followed by the wiring (3).
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.