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:
34,187 miles

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2015 Chrysler 200 drivetrain problems

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2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 8 of 33)

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problem #519

Dec 202018

200

  • 56,000 miles

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

HVAC controls blower motor keeps going out and resistor and acuator I have replaced it 3 times. Transmission shift hard violently hard shifts. And suspension is is unsafe whobble at at high speed mechanic cant find problem I've spent $2400 dollars replacing suspension parts and still cannot find the cause of the death whobble at highway speeds. I am located in new albany Mississippi.

- New Albany, MS, USA

problem #518

Dec 132019

200

  • 1 miles
Over the last 3-4 days my 2015 Chrysler 200 has been very unpredictable, leaving my self and my family afraid and unable to drive it. Several times, while in motion on a main highway and on a a city street (X3) my vehicle has completely jolted me to a stop, either shutting down or saying I was in P instead of drive. Obviously, I had started and shifted to drive to get from point a to my "shut down" location, which leaves me confused on why it would say I was in park all of the sudden. No, my emergency break was not on. Also, it also seems as if it was try sticking in either D3 or D4 gears randomly from time to time over the last week. I was helped by 3 officers to get my vehicle pushed and moved back to my residence. This last incident occurred while trying to break at a stop light. I am unsure of the components causing these problems so I am listing them as unknown. I have reviewed 8 recalls pertaining 2015 Chrysler 200S but am unsure of a recall number I would list.

- Dickson, TN, USA

problem #517

May 182015

200

  • 3,000 miles
1) power train-while traveling on interstate at 65mph the transmission pops out of gear. I had to pull over put the car in park and then back to drive before it would go. It also happened when I was pulling away from a stop sign making a right turn it popped out of gear and wouldn't go. I drifted to the side of the road stopped, went to park and back to drive. The car acts confused form time to time. From a stop position at take off the transmission jerks and then thumps before it goes into gear. 2). cruise control- traveling down interstate in the mountain region of N. Georgia, my cruise was set for 55mph. The cruise picked up speed up to 70 mph then the car started jerking very confused at what it was suppose to be doing. The brake wouldn't release the cruise control. I did get it released once the RPM's settled down. It has happen several times at various locations in the mountains and on flat ground. 3) the head lights are the worst lights I've ever seen on a car. When going down the road you may have 30 ft. That you can see in front of you. When going up and incline what so ever. Your visibility from the headlight is approximately 20 foot in front of you. Terrible headlights. Its scary going up any incline not being able to see what's 25 foot in front of you. All of these issues have been reported at my dealership. All of these issues have happen on more than one occasion.

- Ramona, KS, USA

problem #516

Nov 112019

200

  • 87,000 miles

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

****note - need more information. Contacted consumer 12/12/19**** TL the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that all the warning indicators were illuminated when the vehicle was in use. In addition, the gear became stuck in neutral and required the contact to manually release the gear out of neutral. Afterwards, the vehicle would only travel in reverse. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an electrical failure occurred and suggested the vehicle be taken to a dealer. Dodge country (1902 E central Texas expy, killeen, tx 76541, (254) 200-3900) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V529000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 87,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #515

Nov 162018

200

  • 3 miles
When driving my car out of nowhere with no warning as I proceed to drive off from a red light or stop sign my car will ding and instantly and cut off at that point a light. Comes on saying shift to park and hit the start the car button when I hit the start button it cranks up but it's dangrous at that point I'm almost hit and and getting cursing out by the driver. My radio is going in and out losing bluetooth it will automatically disconnect and my seat belt has been repaired out of pocket. And I see it has been a recall on the seat belt, my breaks if I stop the lights go dim also I in the dash my transmission shift like I have a standard I shift the card idle up and start to jerk hard to it's out of gear and don't want to go I am having a

- Somerville, TN, USA

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problem #514

Nov 042019

200

  • 40,000 miles
When accelerating or coming to a stop the car will lunge forward forcefully. Seems like there are several owners with the same issue. How many times the the issue need to be reported before issuing a recall as this is very unsafe

- Avon, OH, USA

problem #513

Nov 222019

200

  • 87,500 miles

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

I've only had my car for less than 2 months now and the car is not switching gears properly, the car also will not start sometimes the message displays that it is not in park and will not start for a while. On 11/22/2019 the car would not start and it also would not turn off, it was stuck in acc and on mode, it took about 3 hours to get the car to completely shut down. Also, while I'm driving when it actually moves it acts like it wants to cut off while driving on the streets.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #512

Sep 292019

200

  • 48,000 miles
My vehicle randomly starts in neutral with the service park break light illuminated. It will not shift at all, turns on and off, but starts in neutral. First happened in September 28, 2019, I go to the store, turn my car off, go in purchase my items, and when I come back and start my car, it starts in neutral after purchasing the vehicle in may with almost 40,000 miles. It was less than 50,000 when it first occurred, and is just over 50 now that it has happened again. This will be the third time having to take it to the dealer for this issue. Every time it does this it usually out somewhere. The vehicle is always off and stationary when it occurs. First time I was told it was missing an ars relay, and that's why it was doing it. Last time I was told the computer needed to be reprogrammed. I now have to get the car out of my garage, so I can have it towed to the dealer again to see what non-sense they will tell me this time. They think because I'm a woman that I don't have common sense. I hate my local dealers service department, and now I have to go back yet again after only having the vehicle back maybe 2 weeks, to see why it only starts in neutral.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #511

Nov 012018

200

  • 27,000 miles
Active grill shutter error code. Ags shutters are easily broken, these shutters are not meant to withstand Ohio winters. A small amount of ice build up caused the shutters to brake and/or got stuck closed. I've had to remove the ags completley to discover every shutter was broke. Without the ags working correctly the check engine light is on 100% of the time and the automatic car starter is canceled out. It was a normal winter day when I discovered the problem. My car was stationary and the driveway.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #510

Aug 172019

200

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While making a turn, the vehicle shut off and shifted into neutral. Also, the "P-shift" indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not call the contact back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

- Tavares, FL, USA

problem #509

Nov 012018

200

  • 50,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate. When depressing the accelerator pedal, the rpms increased before the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. On multiple occasions, the vehicle stalled while driving without warning. The cause of the failures was not determined. Falkner Chrysler (6643 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, pa) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was invalid.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

problem #508

Nov 012017

200

  • 18,000 miles
The shifting mechanism, in the automatic cycle, of this vehicle jerks or lurches significantly, especially at the 25-35 mgh rate. The transmission was re-programmed but the vehicle continues to lurch when accelerating. In slow traffic, the vehicles lurches continually and in some cases, close to hitting the vehicle in front of me. Same in sport mode. Also have transmission fluid changed with no help. This has occurred since the acquisition of the vehicle over two years ago. The problem continues to get worse.

- Macomb, MI, USA

problem #507

Oct 222019

200

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving at any speed, the rpms increased, especially while going down a hill. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and found failure code: U11de (loss of speed control). The contact called vision Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram at 585-643-5659 (located at 920 panorama trl S, rochester, NY 14625) and was informed that there may be a cruise control failure. The contact was informed to bring the vehicle to their facility for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #506

Oct 122019

200

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to stall and shifted into park. The contact stated that the idle indicated that the gear was in park. Also, the "restart the vehicle" message illuminated on the instrument panel while the vehicle was still running. While depressing the brake pedal, the starter button was pressed, but failed to turn off the vehicle. After several minutes, the contact was able to continue driving to her residence. The contact stated that the failure occurred five times within a week. The contact called radley Chevrolet (located at 3670 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408, (540) 898-4000) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 56,000.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #505

Oct 172019

200

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200S. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the check transmission and check engine indicators illuminated. In addition, the shifter did not shift into park or reverse. The contact applied the emergency brake, placed the vehicle into neutral, and pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to hill-kelly Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (850-476-9078, located at 6171 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505) where it was diagnosed that the control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall. The contact was informed to call NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #504

Oct 182019

200

  • 70 miles
Vehicle will shift into neutral at random times. Car will be moving in an uphill motion when this happens, usually on freeways. Service transmission indicators constantly shows.

- Gadsden, AL, USA

problem #503

Oct 012019

200

  • 91,000 miles
My 2015 Chrysler 200 cuts off while driving. There are no warning lights on the dash yet. The vehicle cuts off approximately up to three times a day, which is quite scary especially due to the fact of it doing so in the middle of moving traffic. There is no specific time where it cuts off, its random. I have to take a few minutes to restart and when I do restart it stall as if it does not wan to crank, but eventually ends up cranking. This issue recently started a few weeks ago, and I have only had this vehicle for a year.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #502

Sep 102019

200

  • 63,000 miles
I was in a hurry and got out of my car without shutting it off. I ran to get the shuttle to take me to work 2 miles a way with the keys in my purse, when I returned 9 hours later my care was still running and the gas tank was almost empty. I thought if you took the key away from the car and accidentally left it running it would automatically shut off after 30 minutes. Am I wrong about this function" as for the transmission it has been slipping in D4 randomly, while driving. The car has less than 65000 miles and I have only owned it for 4 months. Is this a normal transmission complaint"

- Mckeesport, PA, USA

problem #501

Oct 102019

200

  • 54,000 miles
The car shut off while I was driving on the highway for no reason. It was extremely dangerous. The entire car shut off and now it's saying service AWD

- Northampton, PA, USA

problem #500

Sep 302019

200

  • 78,500 miles
The car stalls and the engine stops running when you're slowing down and stopped. Very unsafe.

- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

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