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 2 of 33)

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problem #632

Jun 062018

200

  • miles

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

Multiple times, regardless of repairs done. The transmission keeps hard shifting in and out of 5th gear. One time to the point where I couldn't shifts gears (stuck in 4th) and was stuck at speeds under 45 mph on a busy freeway.

- Spring Valley, CA, USA

problem #631

Sep 132022

200

  • miles
While driving vehicle lost power and began to show service transmission and park brake check signs. Vehicle lost power and was lucky we weren't rear ended on the road by the Cars behind or cause an accident. Looking at this is year there are several complaints with the same issue. Car only has 33k miles and is having transmission issues.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #630

Aug 292022

200

  • 87,992 miles
The contact's stepdaughter owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to move out of neutral(N). The contact also stated that the -€œParking Brake Service" message was displayed and check engine warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V090000 (Power Train) which he linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 87,992.

- Bend, OR, USA

problem #629

Jul 312022

200

  • miles

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

Unknown. When stopped or while slow down to turn out after trarrfic is clear when I put my foot on the gas it doesn-€™t go, like the transmission is slipping. then after a while it allows me to put my foot on the gas and proceed driving

- Clarkston , MI, USA

problem #628

Mar 202021

200

  • miles
there have been recalls to other chrysler 200 for these reasons. I am having issues with all of these and no recall. Steering linkage or strut issue The electrical goes out on the dash and console of the car. cannot use air or any of the buttons Warning light to check gas cap Power terrain was fixed once and it came back the same way Tire pressure also not working

- Jackson , MI, USA

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problem #627

Jun 242022

200

  • miles
I own a 2015 Chrysler 200S With 27,000 miles on it and I-€™m currently having the transmission completely replaced due to failure. The automotive shop that is working on the vehicle tells me that the transmission fluid is completely burnt and has metal in it. There was never any warning signs that there was a condition going on until the day that the car went in the shop and the transmission light came on. I have the car at the dealership in November 2021 and all they could tell me at the time was that this particular model car tends to shift hard When I complained to them about the issues I was having. I feel like the dealership should have looked further into the matter because now I am spending $6000 to replace the transmission.

- Waterloo, IL, USA

problem #626

May 082022

200

  • miles

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

The car says service transmission while driving and automatically shuts down while still in drive you can-€™t put the car into any other gear and actually have to shut the car off while still in drive. The car when restarted is stuck in park. Extremely dangerous situation when traffic is directly behind you and the car just stops. Car has been taken to the nearest repair shop and I-€™m waiting on inspection

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #625

Mar 042022

200

  • miles
Let me start by saying I was in love with my 200S but lately she been acting up. 1) I was driving on multiple occasions now when I-€™ll hear a chim sound(Warning light with nothing laminated on the dashboard) car loses all power and shuts off completely no matter where on the freeway and surface streets 2mins later car starts up. The latest incident came a week ago when I was pulling in a drive way car shut off completely while traffic was coming almost causing a major crash (Thank God Nobody didn-€™t get hurt) other motorists got out to help push it to safety. There-€™s been multiple occasions while driving the car starts shaking bad as if it-€™s going to stall check engine light comes on..I pull over scan for codes nothing pops up, I then check connectors and fluids etc unscrewed the gas cap Redo it, car starts up I drive home safely (No more stalling feeling or bad shaking) Mechanic run diagnostics No Error codes appear. 2) Airbags senor come on and off for no reason which scares the heck out of me to drive it not knowing if they-€™ll actually protect me or not if I need it too. It-€™s been almost 2 car payments since I drove it.Due to safety fears because I travel with Kids 3) it-€™s hard to pick up speed when trying to accelerate My car is now at 99K miles and I have been going through these issues probably since 73K miles

- Bellflower, CA, USA

problem #624

Jul 152021

200

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started overheating, the transmission was slipping, and then the vehicle lost motive power. There were warning no lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #623

Mar 172022

200

  • miles
The vehicle is having an error and will not come out of park.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #622

Mar 012022

200

  • miles

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

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.

- Carrollton, GA, USA

problem #621

Aug 022021

200

  • miles
My car is not shifting correctly after the recent recall for a software update. My engine light came on the very next day. The problem happens mostly on the highway as I try to accelerate. My car runs between 3500-4500 RPMs on the highway unless I am going downhill. I have to keep letting off the gas in order for the car to shift. I am not entering the highway at a safe speed because my car will not go. I am afraid this is going to cause a wreck. I am not sure if this is along the same problem, but my remote start stopped working correctly at the same time. I can start it with the remote, but it will only stay on for about 10 seconds, this is also NOT due to being low on gas. I called the dealer about this issue but they want to charge $150 to even look at the car.

- Lawrenceburg, IN, USA

problem #620

Nov 242021

200

  • miles
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.

- Youngsville, LA, USA

problem #619

Nov 012021

200

  • miles
My vehicle has been recalled but I-€™m noticing problems with my transmission when in switching gears. Sometimes it shifts into neutral, my radio shuts off periodically and my seat fills a lot thinner then the passenger seat. My air bag sensors pops on as well as the gas cap sensor and I just replaced the gas cap 2 months ago.

- Charlotte , NC, USA

problem #618

Apr 132019

200

  • miles
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.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #617

Oct 272021

200

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, the gear shifter was stuck and would not shift into drive. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the mechanic reset the computer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #616

Feb 022021

200

  • miles
The car would accelerate downhill with cruise control on. It would shift abrupt at any moment

- Idaho Falls, ID, USA

problem #615

May 012017

200

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger-€™s side air bag warning light would remain illuminated and would turn off and on without a passenger being in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the electrical wiring, but the failure reoccurred. Also, while attempting to accelerate from a stationary position, the accelerator pedal needed to be depressed almost to the floor before the vehicle responded. Occasionally, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the vehicle would suddenly lurch forward. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.

- East Longmeadow, MA, USA

problem #614

Jul 142021

200

  • 110,779 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle would jerk and would appear to start to stall. The contact would often have to pull over to restart the vehicle and regain proper function. The failure occurred approximately 7-8 times total. There was a notification that the key fob was not detected when in use. The contact stated that after being in an idle position then accelerating the vehicle lags acceleration. Right, when the vehicle reaches the desired speed then it would start to jerk. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the key fob battery, updated software on the PCM and TCM however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,779.

- Woonsocket, RI, USA

problem #613

Apr 142021

200

  • miles
Transmission not properly shifting into gears. Car suspension is always slamming. Air bag error code

- Broadwater, NE, USA

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