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:
20 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,864 miles

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2015 Chrysler 200 drivetrain problems

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2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 12 of 33)

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problem #432

Apr 012019

200

  • 65,894 miles

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

I started to feel the jerk randomly while the car switched gears. It happens sporadically but when it does, the car feels like it ran into a wall and jerks hard.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #431

Mar 092019

200

  • 32,000 miles
When coming from highway speeds down to zero, the car will jerk hard as it downshifts, giving it a feeling of jolting forward for short and sudden bursts with every downshift. My concern is that it could potentially be a danger if an emergency situation where stopping distance could be increased due to the jolting forward unexpectedly. Not only that, it could be causing earlier wear and tear on braking systems as well as internal components of the transmission it's self. Also, when at a stop with the vehicle in drive, it can sometimes shake vigorously, being very obvious on the steering wheel as you can see it shaking, as well as feel it. Once the vehicle is switched into neutral, all shaking stops. Automatic 9-speed. 34, xxx miles

- Dundalk, MD, USA

problem #430

Feb 152019

200

  • 35,000 miles
Automatic transmission does not always shift upon starting out

- Carbondale, PA, USA

problem #429

Mar 012017

200

  • 40,000 miles

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

Hello I've submitted and reached out plenty of times about a faulty transmission that when accelerated feels like it's in neutral then gets a gear and causes vehicle to make a harsh sound when kicks into gear and have almost gotten into plenty of accidents due to this. Also air bag sensor in passenger seat turns on everytime someone gets in as if it doesn't work properly.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #428

Jul 022018

200

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. All star Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (11503 St charles rock rd, bridgeton, mo 63044, (314) 291-2050) diagnosed and repaired the power train control module. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

- Black Jack, MO, USA

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problem #427

Mar 262019

200

  • 36,000 miles
Transmission jerks when shifting and lunges forward during braking

- Moline, IL, USA

problem #426

Mar 202019

200

  • 60,750 miles

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

The exact issue I am having is a recall issue on the same model and make of my car. It is about the transmission shifting into neutral while driving. My VIN did not become a part of the initial recall but is currently experiencing this issue. I have gotten the modules updated but the issue has still persists.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

problem #425

Mar 082017

200

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the transmission warning indicator was illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated and decelerated while driving. The failures occurred without warning. In addition, the air bag indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to russell westbrook Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of van nuys (6110 van nuys blvd, van nuys, ca 91401, (818) 646-6908) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that the engine was bare and changed the oil; however, the failure recurred later during the week. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 46,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #424

Mar 122019

200

  • 48,150 miles
The car goes into neutral by itself while driving on the city street. Warning light indicated I needed my transmission serviced while driving on the highway then went away after I let the car sit. Transmission slipped during that time causing the car not to be able to accelerate properly to keep up with the speed limit. Key having problems with my left front tire suspension. Battery died out the blue while parked. Key fob says its undetected but I have it in my hand. I have to put the key directly on the ignition button then push the button to start the car. I wanted to also indicate suspension. The car rattles while driving on regular bumpy roads. My left tire has an issue the mechanic couldn't figure out.

- Oxon Hill, MD, USA

problem #423

May 012018

200

  • 30,000 miles
Sometime when putting car in park it will tell you it is not in park and will not let you turn car off until you shift it into another gear and then shift back into park. Radio sometimes will not come on.

- Cape May, NJ, USA

problem #422

Feb 282019

200

  • 41,000 miles

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

While driving the car a warning ⚠️ sign appears to place your car in P (park). Due to the engine shutting off out of nowhere.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #421

Feb 252019

200

  • 64,467 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle became difficult to shift into gear and the rpms increased. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated and the performing shifting and 4WD unavailable message was displayed. The contact called ourisman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of bowie (2406 crain hwy, bowie, md 20716, (855) 822-3228) and a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 64,467.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #420

Feb 122019

200

  • 74,000 miles
I purchased my 200 in 2017, the ABS indicator light will not go off, there actually a recall but, my VIN doesn't show it. My emergency park has ignites on its while stationary at a stop sign and while in traffic at a red light, thankfully there wasn't any semi-trucks behind me because, there would have been a fatality. The car has lost power while in motion at least 3 times. Just recently my car become stuck in neutral and the car would not move. I called Chrysler, they stated that it was a powertrain issue and it would be covered with my warranty, so they paid for the tow to the dealership, the dealership had the car for a day, they counterclaimed what Chrysler stated, they claimed that it was because, the battery was just replaced so the computer needed to be re-set but, this happened on 2/12/2019 and my battery was replaced on 9/2018. There was a recall in 8/2015 for this exact same issue. I talked to the guys at my regular service station and as soon as I told them what happen they knew that I was lied to by the local Chrysler dealership.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #419

Jan 212019

200

  • 52,000 miles
Vehcile has several error lights that come and go. I cannot get Chrysler dealers in brevard, Florida to do warranty work. Everyone is in danger as the car is no longer safe. I have begged for tow ins, rentals and warranty diagnoses. I have begged for Chrysler to send a trained rep from out of town to investigate. This has gone on for years, now the below dealerships owns both the dealers in my region and refuse to do work to diagnoe per warranty at either. I had a free oil change package from Chrysler from a previous service related complaint. The dealer scheduled an appointment, I gave them all my info. I also ordered an expensive part to have installed, which is nonreturnable. I paid for and picked up part. Checked my car in. Then ross and craig, also ed O'donnell I was told were all texted by ross and upon checking in vehicle was told "sorry we will not service your vehicle or install your part. This has been an ongoing issue and I was also told by ed O'donnell on a previous complaint that I was welcomed to return. Did I mention the package expired shortly there after. Also shortly there after leaving the work they did previously, the symptoms now re present themselves. Ironically. Also, it was admitted by phone that they had backmoffice discussions with another dealer in the area gator Chrysler. I am now stuck with a part they will not install or refund. They will not change my oil or rotate tires. They will not fessmup to the vandalism of my vehicle that occurred on their lot in 2018. They have destroyed my car and now all kinds of engine lights come on to discredit me. Head the warning, the below dealer is in question :: boniface-hiers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1775 E merritt causeway merritt island, fl 32952 driving directions sales 1-321-452-8181 service 1-321-452-8181 parts 1-321-452-8181

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #418

Feb 012019

200

  • 15 miles
When driving between 30 and 45 mph, the vehicle shifts hard between gears. Most recently another problem occurred L, while pushing on the accelerator to pass or accelerate quickly, the transmission does not engage, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate. The engine will rev and the tachometer will increase but the car will not move. If the driver was trying to move out of the way of a vehicle coming twords them they would be helpless and this could cause serious injury or death to all drivers. I have taken my vehicle to an approved fca mechanic, and was told they could not duplicate the problem, or the transmission needed a reprogramming. I have had this service done now 7 times and no guarantee that it won't happen again.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #417

Feb 142019

200

  • 65,946 miles
Note this did not all happen in the same day you are separate occurrences. First issue car shift itself in the park when I was at a red light on a city street would not shift back into. Second airbag light keeps coming on telling me to service airbag system comes on and off. 3rd I lose all power to electrical components. I was driving at night on the highway I lost all power to my headlights interior lights radio everything electrical.

- Riverton, UT, USA

problem #416

Feb 092019

200

  • 106,000 miles
On Saturday 29/9/2019 I was getting ready to go to work from fremont, ca to san jose, ca and my car wouldn't start. I had to press the push start several times to get it to start, . once it did start when I turned on the defroster it started shaking and turned off. I had to let it idle more than 15 minutes before it warmed up. I made it around the block about a quarter mile before I came to a stop sign and the car shut off. I managed to turn it back on and pull over. It continued to stall until I got back home. Since then it's been shaking when on idle and it jerks between gears. While on the 880 freeway the car will decelerate during peak traffic hours causing me to have to pull over to the slow lanes to avoid getting rear ended. I'm taking to the dealership for diagnostics.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #415

Feb 062019

200

  • 44,000 miles
The car has shuts off while driving. I bought the car used last year in March 2018. It had issues w/jerking between gears and "hopping", but several months ago, just shut off while driving 75 mph on a highway (twice in 15 mins). Dealership attempted to fix. But, its back to same problem. It shut off Tuesday while out of town at a hotel while pulling out onto a 5 lane road. Supposedly fixed, and then shut off on interstate 695 around baltimore last night while two lanes of traffic over. Shutting off with -0- warning while traveling on busy interstates is extremely dangerous and possible life threatening. Per research, this seems to be a major issue for this car, not sure why NHTSA has not recalled it yet.

- Downingtown, PA, USA

problem #414

Jan 272019

200 6-cyl

  • 88,877 miles
Takata recall.. I went to galena twice for the same problem. Each time they've told me they fixed the problem. My service park brake comes on and so does the service transmission, it comes on when I start the car and doesn't allow me to shift gears. This is the second time I've had to deal with this problem. I am borderline wanting to go forth with a lawsuit because I fear my life is in danger when I drive this car. But I have no choice. I have three jobs and I'm a full time student so I need transportation that's reliable and I feel like with this car it's [xxx] far from it. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #413

Jan 242019

200

  • 65,000 miles
I bought a chysler 200 limited 2015 vehicle. I keep getting a lite for the passanger side airbag. The transmission has issues. The car "kicks" frequently, especially in between gears. I called chysler about the Chrysler 200 limited 2016 recall but they said my car does not qualify - ??

- Miami, FL, USA

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