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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2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 6 of 30)

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problem #492

Nov 052020

200

  • 100,000 miles

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

The vehicle check engine light permanently stays on and the vehicle will just die as you're driving it could be in the middle of an intersection it could be when you're reversing it doesn't matter I just wants to die and then not start up and it sounds like the gears are not automatically shifting. We have to have the computer reset often in order for our vehicle to drive. It's been happening for a couple years now.

- Oroville, CA, USA

problem #491

Sep 172020

200

  • 53,000 miles
On September 17th, 2020 I was driving my great niece to daycare and when I parked the car and cut it off, it would not start back up or allow me to shift at all. A new battery was purchased which did nothing, a towing service was called and it was flatbed delivered to a certified mechanic and it was determined that the computer brain is gone and the car will not cut off when you push the button to cut it off, they had to disconnect the negative battery terminal. This is a 2015 Chrysler 200 limited with only 53,000 miles and I don't know if it's the powertrain or anything because the brain is gone. They built these cars with no safety in mind. I am just thankful it didn't stop on the highway with my baby inside. And now the Chrysler dealership wants to charge thousands to repair it.

- Richmond Heights, OH, USA

problem #490

Jul 172020

200

  • 62,000 miles
Based on experience, the problem seems to be within the electrical system. The car will shut off for no apparent reason. The mirrors and locks have stopped working. It seems the problem may be the power distribution center (pdc) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #489

Oct 012020

200

  • 79,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut-off without warning. The vehicle failed to immediately restart. The vehcile was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the accelerator pedal however, the failure continued. The local dealer benson Chrysler located at 415 w wade hampton blvd, greer, SC 29650 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

- Greer, SC, USA

problem #488

Sep 182020

200

  • 61,000 miles
While driving out of a parking lot to get onto a main street, when accelerating to pick up speed, the car began to lose control and felt as if the car slipped into neutral. A screen popped up on the dash stating "service transmition" and "engage parking break to prevent rolling". while the notification was on the dash, the gear shifter blinked on "D" and locked up. Unable to allow us to switch to any other gear. The car was towed to mike toler Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat dealership located at 5340 hwy 70 w, morehead city, nc 28557. The service area diagnosed it as needing to repair the transmission valve body. We did not receive an invoice for this diagnoses, but I can call and ask for one during business hours tomorrow. We researched make and model for recalls, and our personal VIN number. Our make and model had 8 recalls, one including recall 16V529000 for NHTSA and S55 for Chrysler. After asking the Chrysler dealership to make sure these did not apply to our car, they were not accommodating. They stated that if we wanted to make sure it was a recall to file a complaint with NHTSA. We called Chrysler corporate, where they made a case number of 77342048 and informed us to contact nhsta due to the issue being what the recall states, but the VIN not having a recall.

- Benbrook, TX, USA

problem #487

Sep 302020

200

  • miles
Wants to shut off while driving, while accelerating and slowing down right before complete stop. Dashboard does not give error code. Dashboard told wife to put in (P) while in (D) going down road around 15-20mph and accelerating and I found same problem and complaint online on many websites. I thought it might be battery before my internet research, but after battery check, battery in perfect condition. Just started happening yesterday evening after vehicle not used in 5-6 days. Not everyday driver vehicle. Tune-up/oil changes up to date.

- Kingman, AZ, USA

problem #486

Sep 292020

200

  • miles

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

The car will randomly shut off without warning. No warning lights, no error codes, nothing. I was going down the interstate and the car shut off requesting that I place it in park. Sometimes it will start back up sometimes it takes days. This has happened on over 15 occasions

- Ashland, KY, USA

problem #485

Sep 292020

200

  • miles
The timp is not allowing the vehicle to start. Battery is full juice but wont start but will jumpstart and be ok for a day or two. Center screen takes forever to come

- Dowell, IL, USA

problem #484

Sep 172020

200

  • 100,000 miles
Car battery died and was replaced. Car will not shift out of neutral.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #483

Sep 152020

200

  • 88,730 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shutoff without warning. The vehicle coasted down the road with the power steering inoperable. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road to the shoulder. The contact waited five minutes and the vehicle eventually restarted and was driven home. The vehicle stopped several times before getting the residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,730.

- Hamden, CT, USA

problem #482

Sep 212020

200

  • 91,000 miles

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

Vehicle has shut off the last two mornings when stopped at a stop sign. Message screen says to shift to park to start.

- Shade Gap, PA, USA

problem #481

Jan 022018

200

  • 46,000 miles
I purchased the car on September 23rd, 2017, with approximately $42,000 mills. In January 2018, I began having some headlights, airbags, and engine lights issues. I took it to the car dealership service to get a headlight bulb replacement, an airbag check, and engine reset. Three months later, the same issues occur with the airbag light going on and off, and the headlight bulb needed another replacement. I also begin having some "key fob not detected" issue, even if I am holding the key right next to the push start button. I changed the battery on the key, but the issue persisted. I took it back to the dealership service. They had to replace the entire key system and provide me with a new key. By the end of 2019, my screen went black while driving and came back on after a few minutes. By March 2020, the screen shut off completely and my car would not start unless been put on a new battery or after several jump-starts. If I turn off the car and try to turn it back on, my battery and engine light signals are on, and I need to jump-start the car again or get another battery. My first new battery replacement did not last a month

- Miramar, FL, USA

problem #480

Aug 142020

200

  • 101,608 miles
My airbag light continues to come on stating that I need to service my airbag system. It will stay on for awhile, and then shut off for approx 2-4 weeks, and then turn back on again. Today I was driving my car, and when I got to a stop sign my car kind of sputtered, and then turned off stating I need to put my car in park, and push the start button. This seems to happen when my car says "oil change required". pretty scary, because I don't know if this will happen when im driving on the highway.

- Myrtle Point, OR, USA

problem #479

Jul 172020

200

  • 81,000 miles
The catalytic converter is defective. There is an active lawsuit pending regarding recall but my VIN is not included.

- Pflugerville, TX, USA

problem #478

Jul 182020

200

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving down the road, the vehicle started to smoke from the front end under the hood. The contact coasted to the side of the road and called her husband, the contact husband noticed that when he opened the hood, the water hose was detached. The contact's husband was able to reconnect the hose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. The VIN was not available.

- Stroudsburg, PA, USA

problem #477

Jul 062020

200 4-cyl

  • 91,701 miles
Service trans stop safety shut off engine to engine park is on the dash reading.

- La Porte, TX, USA

problem #476

Jun 202020

200 4-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
Takes too long for the brakes to recognize they put us on a break then it increases speak before it brakes

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #475

Jul 102020

200 4-cyl

  • 92,700 miles
I have had this vehicle less than 6 months.....it has now started to stall in the middle of traffic..when coming to a stop and upon takeoff from signal lights..the steering wheel locks up and the check engine light and battery light and at one occasion the steering light came on...you can restart it and it will run but for how long before it dies altogether" I am terrified to drive this vehicle...it has never been reported in a recall....not this VIN number, but I have done my research and mine is not the only complaint...and all the complaints are almost exactly the same....my life and the lives of my family are at stake each time I get in this car...what recourse do we have before someone gets killed"

- Burlington, NC, USA

problem #474

Jul 022020

200

  • 54,000 miles
While my car is driving. The AWD and traction control become unavailable, and my car stops having the ability to shift gears. It will go into N or when I slow down and pull over I'll try to put it in park and it will shift into every other gear but park.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #473

Jun 102020

200 4-cyl

  • miles
First it was my transmission skipping, than my car keep skipping grasp, now it's lock in neutral my back tires will not move.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

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