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:
18 / 11
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,127 miles
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It-??s starting up but won-??t drive and light smoke come from the car overheating a lot it-??s just a big mess not holding any fluids waste money trying to keep it with Fluids
The car stalls while driving. I try to restart it and it try-??s to start but takes a couple try-??s. This has happened 3 times in the last week or two. The battery was replaced in April 2021 and was tested yesterday and checked ok.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate for five to 10 seconds before accelerating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine would start shaking as if it was loose from the motor mounts, causing the entire vehicle to shake. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact slowed down; however, the vehicle continued to shake. The failure had become more constant. The contact had not taken the vehicle to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective power steering system. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
I have had my 2015 Chrysler 200 for about a year now and ever since I have had it. it has acted weird. Evetime I am driving down a hill at a slow pace, i loose power as if my car just switched to Neutral. It also jerks a lot when I am stopped on a hill going up and I start to go, then it will jerk like its delayed in the gears. I am very concerned for my safety. I have seen other recalls similar to this and I am hoping we can get this one on a recall as well. I have not had my car inspected yet because I cant afford it.
Thermometer malfunction When coolant temp reaches 174 degrees, thermometer bottoms out. electric throttle light comes on and l=lights saying engine HOT appear. Turn car off, wait 60 seconds turn car on and the car is fine.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and failed to shift into gear. The temperature system warning was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train) and the software update was completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 153,000.
The car just dangerously shuts off without warning while driving in traffic. The Battery is new, and all fluids are full. This is the second time, in less than a month, that this dangerous shutdown has happened. Both times being while the car is in motion. The first time this dangerous incident occurred, the car started back up. The airflow sensor, All sparks plugs & coil packs were changed & Throttle body cleaned. This time, the car will not crank back up.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH and attempting to stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
This car is shutting off and losing power while driving putting me as well as other motorists in danger due to this occurring without warning and under any rate and direction of motion. I have loss power causing my emergency brakes to initiate causing the car to immediately stop. I was crossing an intersection when the car shut off. Yesterday, I was entering an entrance ramp onto the freeway and my car loss power, and the only time I was happy to have the police behind me because they blocked traffic so I would not get hit while trying to restart my car. The first time this occurred was April 2019 when my car lost power while I was driving on a high rise bridge during a storm causing the car to hydroplane back and forth against the railing. I was able to restart it and turn the hazard lights on so I would not get hit. But this accident injured me causing me to undergo months of medical treatment. Even after telling the insurance company about the power loss during the accident and even after the car was repaired from the accident then returned to me, it still was losing power. They took my car back and told me after inspecting it again, it was the battery and they replaced it. This was never taken serious when I was injured and could have died that day and many other days since. They did not check to see if it could have been a recall issue. Now I am experiencing this problem multiple times a week, and unless this is done by the manufacturer, it will not be corrected, putting us all in danger or leaving me without transportation because I have no faith I will be safe to continue to drive this car that I still have a year and a half of payments left. This is my families only transportation.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the engine seemed to be struggling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The VIN was not available.
I am receiving a sign stating -??warming engine wait to start-?? the car does not start. When I apply gasoline it stalls to start. While driving the car shuts off in traffic. I-??ve been to car shops who refer me to go to Chrysler because they can-??t fix the problem stating -??it is an electrical problem-??. I-??ve taken the car to Chrysler dealerships they continuously tell me otherwise. They-??ve cleared codes and fix the last recall issue after this the car was okay for a few months now it continues to do the same thing. I-??m am afraid that this could harm my passengers and I especially my child. I-??ve literally turned while traffic was clear and safe to turn onto a main ride and my car shut off mid turn as traffic caught up. This has happened after fueling my vehicle. The only light that continues to appear is the battery light which I-??ve had checked by many mechanics and technicians as well as the starter and alternator.
When oil is low the car stalls and shuts off while in operation without warning. There is no "oil low" light or indicator provided to give a heads up. Also, my car stalled 2 months after an oil change without me reaching the 3000 mile mark.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH when the vehicle started to stall. The check engine and the battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the road and waited approximately 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The failure recurred while driving to his residence. The contact's wife also experienced failure while driving. The contact's wife stated a police officer stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure and had the vehicle towed an additional 3 times. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer however, the mechanic was also unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated while leaving the dealer he experienced the failure and drove back to the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired however, the repair was pending. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,500. The VIN was not available.
I was driving down the road and the car lost all power, I couldn't even turn on my hazard lights, wasn't sure of car was going to roll backwards if I got out, lucky no one hit
Cruise Control will randomly accelerate or decrease speed. Transmission won-??t shift properly run high rpms then jump and eventually shift. Air bag constantly is pulling messages. Electrical and engine stalls.
Car will cut off while driving after sharp turns. Lights on dashboard will start to flash and then -??Shift vehicle to park-?? message will appear. No service light appears when car is started
When the vehicle accelerates, the gear shift is harsh and very scary to the point it feels like the car is gonna fall apart. When decelerating, the same thing a occurs. At one point the whole car shifted to the side while attempting to accelerate or decelerate. When making a turn and mainly a U-turn, the steering feels like it's harsh and feels like it will break if it was turned too far or too hard accidentally. The gear shifting/transmission does not shift very smoothly at all times. Its scary when it switches gears. Both accelerating and decelerating in the middle of the highway whether going from 60mph to 70 mph feel or 60mph going down to 40mph. I'm sure it was steering and gear shifting issue because I felt it myself. It sure could be engine problem on the top of that as well. Thank you!
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- Cincinnati , OH, USA