CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Chrysler 200 carries the torch of "never buy the 1st year of a new vehicle generation" with pride.

The 2015 model year is the first year of the Chrysler 200's 2nd generation. It has been plagued by problems from the start. Transmission failure at extremely low mileage, many recalls, problems stalling while driving... the list goes on. Maybe Chrysler should have stuck with the 1st generation.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
20 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,276 miles

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2015 Chrysler 200 drivetrain problems

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2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 18 of 34)

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problem #324

Oct 102017

200

  • 45,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

9-speed automatic transmission shifts extremely hard in gears 1-5. also lunges on downshifts. Software updates and new valve body have not fixed the problem. Dealer now states nothing else can be done since no check engine data can be found.

- St Cloud, FL, USA

problem #323

Oct 212017

200

  • 6,500 miles
The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. The car is shaking right after I refilled the gas to full. I have been to the dealer to have the same problem fixed over 5 times. However, the same problem occured the next day after I was told the problem was fixed. I was driving the vehicle on the high way. All of a sudden, the transmission broke down and the car lost its power.

- Valdosta, GA, USA

problem #322

Nov 102017

200

  • 49,000 miles
Takata recall. My car sometimes has a hard time changing gears, it's almost like it gets stuck in neutral sometimes and wont properly accelerate. I was not in city limits it happens constantly when I first start to drive my vehicle (mostly when I'm within my own personal driveway) and I have not been in any fatal accidents nor have I been in a near accident. The only reason I am reporting this issue is because I have seen this occuring issue with other cars the same as mine model/year wise and was wondering if my specific vehicle had been looked at for these potential recalls.

- Central Point, OR, USA

problem #321

Jan 032017

200

  • 37,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

First, there is the HVAC/windshield defrost. My concern with that condition is that my vehicle is my main source of travel and to have the HVAC to work properly in the summer is vital as well, as having a clear windshield. A breakdown at night, an accident, hitting a pole hole, something or someone would be far worse than a mere inconvenience. Incidentally, my intended use of the vehicle was made quite clear to the sales staff when I bought it. Second, and the matter of far greater concern to me is the transmission. Car making clucking noise, vibrating, jerking while shifting gears and launching while driving as if someone hit me from the back. Third, vehicle is only 2 years old and has had to have the drive shaft replaced. Which in return I've been without vehicle for more then 14 days and occur extra expenses of car rentals, tires and wheel alignment due to irregular wear. Fourth, hesitation on attempt to accelerate. I was informed that issue would be resolved with replacement of drive shaft. Defective drive shaft was the reason for delay and jerking. Fifth, excessive gas burning. I was informed that exist because of drive shaft. Once drive shaft was replaced it didn't resolve issue. I was giving a formula to calculate gas mileage, which was given to dealer. Car averaging 16mpg. Per car sticker fuel economy: Highway 29/ city 18. Car is driven mostly on highway without a lot of stop and go traffic.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #320

Oct 112017

200

  • 74,678 miles
Stalls shifts, shifts hard won't go to park stays in neutral. Went for recall dealer said I just need the update. Car is still acting the same after recall. Feel very unsafe when car stalls on highway and busy streets.

- Hillside, IL, USA

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problem #319

Oct 182017

200

  • 21,741 miles
Transmission may shift unexpectedly to neutral causing a loss of motive power. The loss of motive power could cause a crash without warning. The incidents always involve shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. All 6 or 7 incidents that happened from January to October occurred on city streets.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #318

Sep 152017

200 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Everything that is wrong with my car is currently under what has been recalled however my VIN [xxx] does not state there is a recall. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #317

Sep 292017

200

  • 65,000 miles
As I was on my way to work at 5:30 am this car stalled and told me to pull over, turn off engine and place in park. I live in country so there was nothing but a back country road. The car would not start at all would not shift into park, I called my husband to come help me. He had to pull both battery terminals off and reconnect them. After I was 2 hours late to work the car finally started again. Since this incident this has happened 3 more times at different times of day.

- Covington, TX, USA

problem #316

Oct 162017

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact placed the vehicle in park and restarted the vehicle. The contact notified the local Chrysler dealer (mac haik Chrysler Dodge, 11000 North fwy, houston, tx 77037) where an appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V529000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #315

Sep 182017

200

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 5 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact replaced the spare battery and jumpstarted the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact also stated that the gear failed to shift from park to drive, but then automatically shifted from park to neutral. After a few attempts, the vehicle restarted and the gear shifted into drive. The contact was able to drive to gwinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5054 us-78, stone mountain, ga 30087), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-853-1403 and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was advised to call NHTSA. A case number was not provided. The failure mileage was 41,000.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #314

Oct 152017

200

  • 62,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall! my Chrysler has been shutting off and losing power. It is hard to restart it and it says put it park. No warning lights and it beeps when I turn.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #313

Aug 222017

200

  • 26,000 miles
Transmission shifts hard lurches forward when trying to stop doesn't respond at acceleration loses power when trying to pull out in traffic Chrysler says I need to put new tires on the car to correct the transmission

- Fuquay Varina, NC, USA

problem #312

Oct 042017

200

  • miles
Twice I've had my kids in the car and have had this car stall out on me in motion and it is definitely a safety issue

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #311

Oct 202016

200

  • 17,700 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While the vehicle was parked, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The gear shifted from park to neutral independently. The vehicle rolled away, but was able to be stopped. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (security Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, 345 merrick road, amityville, NY 11701) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. On a separate occasion, while driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 17,700.

- East Meadows, NY, USA

problem #310

Sep 292017

200

  • 37,000 miles
2015 Chrysler 200 have had nothing but trouble with the car since purchase. Transmission runs very rough, car jerks, shifts gears unexpectedly, engine shuts off while driving. 9/29/17 engine shut off while driving and car hit a curb. Have taken to the dealership over and over and they say nothing is wrong with the car and have not noted in my file that I have complained about transmission problems. Was contacted by Chrysler engineers that were doing a study on the transmission problems and wanted me to test drive a newer model to compare. They admitted Chrysler knew about problems with this model but have been unable to get Chrysler to admit or buy back the vehicle

- Mason, OH, USA

problem #309

Sep 262017

200

  • 10,000 miles
Transmission makes hard shifts. It is the 9 speed automatic transmission. Vehicle has the 3.6 V6. Hard shifts come at any speed. Between I think 3rd and 6th gear. It doesn't matter if your are casually driving or press on the accelerator to speed up fast. It is a jolt that you never expect. We complained about it once. They said they had done an update and it seemed better. Now it is out of the bumper to bumper warranty and it is doing it again rather frequently. Like 3-4 times a day. Unsure what to do. When it happens it feels like the transmission is going to fall out. Feels scary. Usually going straight probably between 25-40 mph. I selected date below. But this has occurred since about 3 months after purchase and continues.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #308

Sep 262017

200

  • 37,000 miles
Bought new. Car has 37000 miles so out of 36000 mile warranty. Engine just started cutting off while driving. Nearly caused an accident several times. Dealer says there is no recall even though we showed them there is a recall for this issue.

- Burlington, NC, USA

problem #307

Sep 152017

200

  • 55,300 miles
While turning onto the on ramp of the freeway one morning, the car engine shut off. I had to quickly get out and push the car out of the lanes. The car prompted shift to park and attempted to restart. After some time approximately 2 to 3 minutes trying to start, the vehicle started back up. The lights were dimmer and power was weak. Drove about a mile (at 32mph as the max speed the car would allow) and it shut off again. Once again prompting to shift to park. The vehicle restarted with no issue this time. Made it to the front of my house, 3 miles away from where it stopped the second time, and it stopped again.

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #306

Sep 092017

200

  • 48,143 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of gear when attempting to drive. Also, the engine and service parking brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,143.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #305

Sep 012017

200

  • 30,000 miles
Transmission is unsafe. Very choppy. Stalls on acceleration which is very dangerous to pass. "hesitates". will sometimes shift into neutral. "lurches" forward. Very obviously not a good transmission, passengers in the car are very aware of the choppy transmission gear changes.

- Joliet, IL, USA

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