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:
26 / 11
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,475 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the brakes failed, and the service stability and traction control lights illuminated. The vehicle independently surged at a high rate of speed while reversing or in drive. When the driver reversed the vehicle, it backed into the garage door twice without warning. The driver applied force to the brake pedal both times and the vehicle continued to surge in reverse. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle twice, but was unable to provide a repair solution. The dealer replaced the brake switch, but the failure continued. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired for months. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000....updated 09/14/16 the consumer stated there was a code found that reported the brake and gas pedal were being depressed at the same time. The vehicle caused two crashes
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times after the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and was slow to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle coasted in an abnormal way as the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than four times. The dealer replaced the transmission body valve, updated the software, and made additional repairs, which did not provide a permanent solution. The contact stated that the nine speed transmission models failed and the manufacturer did not take action to address the software update failure since mid 2014. The contact also experienced the alarm system going off and, upon using the owner's manual instructions, the alarm would not turn off. The dealer stated that the software needed to be updated and that the manufacturer had not yet provided the software update necessary to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to disclose to the contact when the software update would become available. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a fifth time because the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available....updated 08/29/16 updated 6/14/18
2015 Chrysler 200. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to repair power distribution center electrical connector recall notice in timely manner. Consumer decided to call another dealership that completed recall repairs.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. The check engine and transmission service needed lights illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pdc electrical connector failed. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving various speeds, the transmission jerked intermittently without warning. The contact stated that the keyless entry into the vehicle seized to work and the sun roof became inoperable. The contact stated that the failures did not occur until after the vehicle was repaired for NHTSA campaign number: 15V090000 (power train). The contact stated that the remedy failed to repair the vehicle and caused more failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
The contact owned a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the median strip. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred while driving approximately 60 mph. The vehicle stalled causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into the guard rail. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system), after the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that there was a violent hesitation when driving. In addition, the vehicle jerked and vibrated intermittently. The contact stated that the brake pedal required to be depressed in order for the vehicle not to drive out of position. The contact also stated that when shifting drive to reverse, the vehicle jerked in reverse. The contact mentioned that the vehicle previously had the power train module and the transmission reprogrammed but the failure persisted. The contact also stated that a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system) was received. The vehicle was with the dealer for over a month and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure on numerous occasions. The approximate failure mileage was 17.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Almost daily my car will stall when I try to accelerate while driving. I will be entering the merge lane on the freeway and it'll stall causing me to almost wreck. Also, the parking break gets stuck sometimes and won't go off when I press the break and bread the parking break down.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 07/13/16 updated 07/25/16.
There have been 6 recalls on this vehicle and only 2 have been corrected by my dealership. They are waiting for parts to correct the others. The power steering part has been recalled since November 2015, and they are still waiting to fix it. I am the sole driver in my household with a family and only this car. I cannot return it, I can not trade it in I owe more than its worth. My credit is also shot.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system) was received in January of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power distribution center connectors needed to be replaced, and the tcm and PCM needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
Takata recall well I guess I'll join in with the rest. My 200 is just about a year old. I have just a little over 10,000 miles on it. Been back to dealer twice with same problem. Speeds up when braking at about 35 mph. Then when accelerating engine dies and vehicle slows down....then speeds up. 1st time they downloaded an update... 2nd time they said nothing wrong that they could find. (according to diagnostic codes) I like my car.. let me know when they finally get a fix for this. This is on rural country roads mountainous and hilly. Itbis dangerous.
I was about to turn right onto the street, when I felt loss of power. The car etc, mil, and etc indicator lights came on. Transmission goes into stall mode, does not go over 30 mph, speeding up and slowing down and shaking excessively. I've only had this car for 10 months. Now if this was to have occurred on a weekday I would have been on the freeway and this would have caused a major accident.
This vehicle has experienced transmission problems since month two, taken in multiple times to be told a variety of reasons why the car isn't working. Car stopped twice in the middle of the road, wouldn't start or move (with my children in the car both times). Currently car will speed up when you take your foot off the gas, also car transmission thuds into gear feeling like the car is literally going to fall apart. Been told that everyone is aware of the problem, no one has a solution. In the mean time the car is clearly unstable, unsafe.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V470000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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