Chrysler 200 2011–2014
1st generation · JS (Chrysler JS, Mitsubishi GS-derived)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20262,847 complaints, 1,913 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 1,913
- Median of reported failures
- 59,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Engine (15.7%)
- Recalls
- 7
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 21,000 and 90,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Chrysler 200 2011–2014 · 1,913 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 212 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 13 complaints (0.7%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 3,500
- 25%
- 21,000
- Median
- 59,000
- 75%
- 90,000
- 90%
- 120,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 212 | 11.1% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 99 | 5.2% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 78 | 4.1% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 62 | 3.2% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 66 | 3.5% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 43 | 2.2% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 52 | 2.7% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 91 | 4.8% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 59 | 3.1% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 58 | 3.0% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 80 | 4.2% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 66 | 3.5% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 112 | 5.9% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 68 | 3.6% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 78 | 4.1% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 71 | 3.7% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 67 | 3.5% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 61 | 3.2% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 49 | 2.6% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 44 | 2.3% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 45 | 2.4% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 45 | 2.4% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 66 | 3.5% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 35 | 1.8% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 38 | 2.0% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 20 | 1.0% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 24 | 1.3% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 10 | 0.5% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 19 | 1.0% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 10 | 0.5% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 15 | 0.8% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 12 | 0.6% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 9 | 0.5% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 15 | 0.8% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 13 | 0.7% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 2,847 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011–2014 Chrysler 200, and 1,913 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 21,000 and 90,000 miles. The median is 59,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the engine (15.7% of complaints, typically around 62,000 miles), the airbag system (14.9% of complaints, typically around 62,000 miles), the electrical system (12.1% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).
7 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2011–2014 Chrysler 200 last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2011–2014 Chrysler 200 were filed by 59,000 miles and 90% by 120,000 miles — figures drawn from 1,913 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
13 reports (0.7%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a 200 reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2011–2014 200: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,913 mileage-tagged complaints, 7 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for exterior lighting repair records. This area fails at a median of 12,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check electrical on 2011–2014 cars. Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failure — internal relay/solder degradation, most commonly the fuel pump relay, causing no-start, stall while driving, and unrelated multi-system electrical faults (wipers, horn…
- Check engine on 2011–2013 cars. Unexpected engine stalling without stored fault codes, concentrated in the early years of the generation; a large share of the generation's ODI complaint volume.
- Check transmission on 2011–2014 cars. The 4-speed automatic paired with the 2.4L (base trims) draws harsh/erratic shift and durability complaints; the 6-speed 62TE is the stronger pairing.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 21,000 and 90,000 miles, with a median of 59,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the engine and the airbag system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 62,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Chrysler 200 2011–2014
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Steering120 reports38,0008,000–83,000Steering: 120 reports, median 38,000 miles, middle half 8,000 to 83,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline168 reports42,0008,500–80,000Transmission and driveline: 168 reports, median 42,000 miles, middle half 8,500 to 80,000 miles.
- Seat belts216 reports54,00033,000–73,000Seat belts: 216 reports, median 54,000 miles, middle half 33,000 to 73,000 miles.
- Engine447 reports62,00021,000–102,000Engine: 447 reports, median 62,000 miles, middle half 21,000 to 102,000 miles.
- Airbag system425 reports62,00038,000–90,000Airbag system: 425 reports, median 62,000 miles, middle half 38,000 to 90,000 miles.
- Electrical system344 reports70,00042,000–100,000Electrical system: 344 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 42,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise207 reports77,00051,000–106,000Problems owners could not categorise: 207 reports, median 77,000 miles, middle half 51,000 to 106,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 447 | 15.7% | 62,000 | 21,000–102,000 |
| Airbag system | 425 | 14.9% | 62,000 | 38,000–90,000 |
| Electrical system | 344 | 12.1% | 70,000 | 42,000–100,000 |
| Seat belts | 216 | 7.6% | 54,000 | 33,000–73,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 207 | 7.3% | 77,000 | 51,000–106,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 168 | 5.9% | 42,000 | 8,500–80,000 |
| Steering | 120 | 4.2% | 38,000 | 8,000–83,000 |
| Brakes | 119 | 4.2% | 30,000 | 8,000–62,000 |
| Seats | 115 | 4.0% | 75,000 | 51,000–100,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 99 | 3.5% | 71,000 | 50,000–100,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Chrysler 200 2011–2014 · 1,913 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 50% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 74% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 89% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.7% of reports (13) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
50% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Engine — middle half 21,000–102,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 38,000–90,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 42,000–100,000 mi
- Seat belts — middle half 33,000–73,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 51,000–106,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 8,500–80,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 8,000–83,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
74% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Airbag system — median 62,000 mi
- Seat belts — median 54,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 42,000 mi
- Steering — median 38,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Engine — middle half 21,000–102,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 42,000–100,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 51,000–106,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
89% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 62,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 62,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 70,000 mi
- Seat belts — median 54,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 77,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 42,000 mi
- Steering — median 38,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 59,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The engine accounts for 15.7% of complaints (447 reports, 351 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 62,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 21,000 and 102,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 14.9% of complaints (425 reports, 175 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 62,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 38,000 and 90,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 12.1% of complaints (344 reports, 249 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 42,000 and 100,000 miles.
The seat belts account for 7.6% of complaints (216 reports, 58 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 54,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 33,000 and 73,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.3% of complaints (207 reports, 125 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 77,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 51,000 and 106,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 5.9% of complaints (168 reports, 126 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 42,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 8,500 and 80,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2012 model year drew the most — 1,011 complaints — while 2014 drew the fewest at 312. The median year sits at 762.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 7 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 2,847 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 128 (4.5%)
- Fires
- 21
- Injury reports
- 113
- Fatality reports
- 3
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Electrical 2011–2014
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failure — internal relay/solder degradation, most commonly the fuel pump relay, causing no-start, stall while driving, and unrelated multi-system electrical faults (wipers, horn, lights). Shared with other 2011-2014 Chrysler/Dodge products using the 04692346-family TIPM.
Engine 2011–2013
Unexpected engine stalling without stored fault codes, concentrated in the early years of the generation; a large share of the generation's ODI complaint volume.
Transmission 2011–2014
The 4-speed automatic paired with the 2.4L (base trims) draws harsh/erratic shift and durability complaints; the 6-speed 62TE is the stronger pairing.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 518 | 377 |
| 2012 | 1,011 | 736 |
| 2013 | 1,006 | 619 |
| 2014 | 312 | 181 |
Recalls (7) — is your car included?
Dec 2017 · 2012–2013 · SeatsIf the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
What can happen. If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
Aug 2017 · 2011–2014 · Seat BeltsIf the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
What can happen. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Dec 2013 · 2013 · EngineIf the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
What can happen. If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
Nov 2013 · 2011–2013 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Apr 2013 · 2013 · Fuel System, GasolineA broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
What can happen. A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Dec 2011 · 2012 · Engine and Engine CoolingConnecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Chrysler vehicles, including 200 and Town and Country models, Dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, Grand Caravan and journey models and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6L engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
What can happen. Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Jul 2011 · 2011 · SteeringA missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, Jeep wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge avenger, Dodge nitro, Jeep liberty, Dodge caliber, Jeep compass, Jeep patriot, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
What can happen. A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners reported
the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the low beam lights were defective. The low beam would not illuminate properly and appeared as a shadow. The contact had to use the high beams to illuminate the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times where the dealer adjusted the low…
2011 · 3 miles · Visibility equipment
the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The vehicle stalled and the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A…
2011 · 14 miles · Engine
Brought car new off show room floor at dave dennis Chrysler Dodge dealer dayton ohio on a cloudy rainy day on the next day dry and nice out on the rear and passenger side of the car i could see marks in the paint took back to the dealer and ask what happen to the paint they said they will take care of it but a few…
2011 · 15 miles · Body structure
the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the brakes made a squealing noise whenever the brake pedal was lightly depressed. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the contact that the noise was normal. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer due to the…
2011 · 23 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit
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