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:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,817 miles

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2015 Chrysler 200 suspension problems

suspension problem

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2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #35

Aug 092018

200

  • 38,000 miles

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

This vehicle has a shudder and a jerking motion at approximately the 28 to 35 mph range. Also switching the gears from neutral to drive or reverse will freeze. Have to shut the vehicle off and try again. As far as the suspension, the left rear has made a sound almost from the beginning when vehicle was purchased. It makes a clunking sound if going over a bump, or hit a deviation in the road. Was told for the longest time couldn't find anything. Now all of a sudden 1 shock is bad.

- Weston, OH, USA

problem #34

Aug 072019

200

  • miles
Air bag sensor, cooling thermostat and hosing. Shocks headlight issues electrical. I have put two thermostat and changed hosing twice. There are sever recalls listed on the same make year and model and under my VIN there's no recalls yet I'm experiencing the same issues that were recalled on the same year make and model. This does not make since why isn't my car covered for the recalls. I took my car to Chrysler dealer and called cooperate and they said my car isn't covered but there's recalls with the same issues for the same year make and model.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #33

Apr 042017

200

  • 40,000 miles
The car has a several second hesitation when placing your foot on the gas when starting from either a stopped position or a slowed position. The car has stalled on several occasions when going from reverse to drive, when slowly backing up it looses power and stalls as I put my foot on the brake to change from reverse to drive. The emergency brake has come on while slowing down coming down an incline causing a car behind me to have to swerve from hitting me my vehicle was going approximately 25 miles an hour at the time. All of these have been reported to Chrysler and motorworld where I have been told there is nothing that can be done.

- Sugar Notch, PA, USA

problem #32

Apr 192019

200

  • miles

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

My breaking is in effective. The ride of the car is not smooth. When taking it to get it serviced they told me my make and model is on recall for this exact problem I am having but my VIN number did not show up. I have not gotten it repaired as it is expensive and Chrysler should honor this problem. I believe my VIN number should fall in the recall guidelines.

- Camp Hill, PA, USA

problem #31

Apr 212019

200

  • 62,000 miles
I am experiencing rattling from my rear driver's side wheel that only occurs when there are bumps in the road. The brakes have been checked and there are no issues with the tires. However, I can feel every bump that I go over but only on the side where the back tire is on the driver's side.

- Starkville, MS, USA

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problem #30

Apr 012019

200

  • 89,000 miles
The car shut completely off while in an intersection while attempting to make a right turn. The car shut off during a right turn. The car shut off while backing out of my garage. The car jerks as if a ghost is hitting it from behind in the middle of take off from a complete stop at a light or stop sign. It shakes everyone up in front and back seats and it happens randomly and spontaneously. This behavior has been happening for two years now and it wasn't not provoked by an accident. Thank you.

- Bellwood, IL, USA

problem #29

Jul 152018

200

  • 96,000 miles

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

I've had problems with the air conditioning it won't turn on after the heater is on the next day it won't turn on and when the car needs a oil change the engine light will turn on and then the car start acting funny it will just turn off in the St and it won't turn back on and I can't take it off parking to make the car and then when it does turn on the speed won't work it won't go over 15 mph but I can hear the engine and the meters go up.

- Winnetka, CA, USA

problem #28

Mar 012018

200 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated at any rate of speed and the oil was low. There was no oil leak present. David Dodge Chrysler Jeep (1801 us-202, glen mills, pa 19342, (610) 358-5300) was contacted the vehicle was not repaired; however, the dealer mentioned that they serviced the vehicle under a warranty. Specific diagnostic information was not disclosed. In addition, the rear shocks were replaced twice. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V392000 (suspension), although the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms listed in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. Consumer stated oil was low, vehicle stalled and dealer did something to the module power train. Also, two front end alignments and had to replace 6 tires as well as airbag light stays on. Jumper harnest under the seat needs to be replaced.

- Crum Lynne, PA, USA

problem #27

Nov 082018

200

  • 46,000 miles
While making a left turn at 5-10 mph, the lower control arm suspension broke folding sideways and causing the car to be puller left into a parked car waiting to make a turn. Fortunately it broke at a very low rate of speed. The car had just exited a 60 mph highway. The body shop stated that Chrysler must have known about the weakness since the replacement part it significantly heavier built (see photo).

- Peebles, OH, USA

problem #26

Oct 032018

200

  • miles
Driving my 2015 Chrysler 200S and I'm hearing squeaky noise whenever I go over a bump in the road. Took my car to the shop and was told that I need a lot of front end work done, and that my lower control arms were bad as well as my struts. To add more insult there are no struts on the market for this car. This car is only 3 years old......

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #25

Sep 192018

200

  • 44,000 miles

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

Took car for routine tire rotation, 44,000 miles on car. Told could not rotate due to rear passenger tire "cupping". did research, was a recall for 2015 Chrysler for faulty shocks in rear of car. I called Chrysler, told me my VIN was not included. Very dangerous, shock could break, tire could blow out. I will have to pay for the new faulty shocks myself and 2 new rear tires.

- Carlisle, IA, USA

problem #24

Jul 232018

200

  • 97,000 miles
Vechile showed no warning of over heating remind U this is almost the luxury model 200S.. also emission always comes up with check engine even when I change gas.. also fuel cap isn't always a tight fit even threw mopar pops up as cap loose! have a terrible suspension problem being a sports model with 19inch stock rims very pour design on lower control arm bushings and struts!

- Haines City, FL, USA

problem #23

Jun 042018

200

  • 68,000 miles
(1) I purchased my car in October 2016. My car cut off in the middle of a very busy city street intersection. I had to keep blowing my horn and keep hazard lights on. My two children were in the car with me! it has cut off a total of 3 times since I purchased it, less than 2 years ago. I took more than 3 minutes to start up again.(2)the car also jolts, while driving, a lot causing everyone in the car to push forward off of the seats.

- Bellwood, IL, USA

problem #22

May 242018

200

  • 28,700 miles
I was told by wheelworks that my tires were cupping because the front struts and back shocks were bad. There is a visible leak in the left front strut and the left back shock. The vehicle has 28, ,700 miles. The front tire was making a noise after the tires were rotated at the dealership during an oil change

- Cupertino, CA, USA

problem #21

Mar 202018

200

  • miles
Takata recall I'm having a problem with my 2015 Chrysler 200 I'm hearing a rattling noise whenever I go over any type of bumps big or small. It's the struts & strut mounts they are bad, the sway bar links are pretty bad too and I wanted to get them replaced. But the problem is I can't. I took my car to a repair shop and I also called some places they all said there's no struts for this car on the market. So I can't get this problem fix, I need help this is a safety issue!

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #20

Feb 282018

200

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 15 mph, a noise emerged from the rear tires that grew louder. The contact drove the vehicle to an unknown tire shop and had the rear tires replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing the noise ever since November of 2017. The vehicle was taken to hollywood Chrysler/Jeep in hollywood, Florida on December 16, 2017. The dealer did not find any failures with the vehicle. The independent tire mechanic suggested that that the noise may be related to the suspension. The contact researched online and found a recall issued by the manufacturer for the suspension, which caused the tires to wear out unevenly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #19

Jan 042017

200

  • 37,500 miles
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. Our state's lemon law dictates that a vehicle carries a presumption that it is a lemon if a condition exists 'that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven and the nonconformity has been subject to repair two or more times by the manufacturer or its agents, and the buyer or lessee has at least once directly notified the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity.'

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #18

Oct 162017

200

  • miles
Had to have the wheel hub replacement after only having the car for 1 year put needs shocks only three years old

- Crum Lynne, PA, USA

problem #17

Aug 302017

200

  • miles
Both front lower control arm mounts are split causing the lower control arm to come loose.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #16

Jun 042017

200

  • 63,382 miles
Drove the car from germantown md to Washington DC for a program, got in the car two hours later. Door unlocked with remote, place foot on brake, dash lights and radio turns on car won't start. Stop recognizing my remote in the car. I had people try hooking up jumper cables, nothing happen. After two hours of trying to figure out what's wrong car starts. Drive the car home with no issues. Next morning car won't start same thing happening. I looked down and noticed the car showing in neutral when the knob turned to park. The electrical system reading my car in neutral but it's not therefore it won't start. I took my car in for the recall and criswell only did a updating of software, the rewiring of the electrical system wasn't done. The recall wasn't done as called for and the remote is a replacement after they lost my original.

- Germantown, MD, USA

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