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:
43,718 miles

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2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 30)

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problem #564

Dec 152022

200 4-cyl

  • miles

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

This car is totally unsafe and is going to cause serious injury. When initially trying to accelerate this car jerks uncontrollably and doesn-€™t go. It stalls something serious then all of a sudden propels itself forward into traffic!!! Making other ppl swerve around me frantically. I can-€™t come to a complete stop at a stop sign then go when it-€™s my turn without the car talking a big stalling leap of death. Not to mention when coming to a stop it often cuts off due to something being wrong with the oil system causing it to burn too much oil. I-€™ve never had a car that I had to put oil in continuously even though my oil changes (via Chrysler) are on time. Horrible thing is Chrysler says they know the car does this but won-€™t FIX IT!!! This lemon is going to take me out.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #563

Aug 122022

200

  • miles
My car stalls while driving go into limpo

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #562

Nov 232022

200

  • miles
Decelerating while approaching a stop sign the engine shut off and would not restart for approximately 10 minutes. No warning lamps or indicators were lit. The driver was in danger of rear collision while attempting to restart.

- Montgomery , NY, USA

problem #561

Oct 292021

200

  • miles

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

I purchased this car a yr ago and have complained about the transmission since the beginning along with oil issues and power issues. They refused to fix it. The car downshifts and throws itself forward and it's almost caused numerous accidents. There's times the car will not go forward and when you hit the gas a little it revs and shoots forward. It's very unsafe and I can't even drive it. I'm paying for a car that's very unsafe

- Columbia, PA, USA

problem #560

Jul 252022

200

  • 215,000 miles
The contact's friend owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and when coming to a stop at a stop signal, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #559

Sep 232022

200

  • miles
At 130,000 miles a oil leak became very noticeable. The rear main oil seal was destroyed. Due to the oil leak the front belly pan(68102931ab) became a dangerous hazard. The front belly pan became completely soaked in oil and was dragging under the car. Once the car was taken apart by the tech it was discovered that the oil cooling house (68105583af) was cracked.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #558

Sep 302022

200

  • miles

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

Car stalls when starting from a stop. If the outside air temperature is below 50 degrees F, it seems worse. There are no warning lights, no codes...it just stalls out. It will usually start after trying once (It takes at least 20-30 seconds of trying to start before it does). I was pulling from a redlight to a 4 lane road when it stalled. I had no where to go. When I first purchased the car, I took it to the dealership 3 times, they said it was a transmission problem at first, then spark plugs, and the third time they couldn't find anything. September 30th was the last time this has happened, but not the first. If I start the car 15 minutes before driving, it doesn't seem as bad

- New Waterford, OH, USA

problem #557

Sep 012020

200

  • miles
Misfire on #6 cylinder only has 85,000 miles. Mechanic said my engine needs to be replace with new engine

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #556

Sep 202022

200

  • miles
The car shuts off while driving. The screen says "Shift to P to start". This happens randomly, without any warning, in traffic. It started a little over two weeks ago, and it is getting worse. It was happening every few days, but now it happens every day, multiple times a day.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #555

May 112022

200

  • miles
The car keeps turning off when driving and I was looking into it and it says it had a recall can you help me out with this issue please since is my only transportation to work

- Hartford , CT, USA

problem #554

May 252021

200 4-cyl

  • 61,000 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 while driving at 20 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle started stalling. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pressed the START button and was able to continue to drive. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred while his girlfriend was driving. The contact's girlfriend veered to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and continued to drive. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall associated with the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. Consumer called in March or May 2020 and asked if there was a recall on the vehicle because it was stalling and cutting off and was informed that there wasn't.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #553

Mar 112022

200

  • miles
I was driving to take my vehicle to the car dealer that I bought it from and started having problems with the car. As I was driving the car started smoking really bad, and soon as I pulled into the the car dealer lot the bottom of my car was in flames. I had to hurry put the car in park jump out and grab my daughter out the car. Every since my daughter has been having really bad coughing issues. I took my car to have it looked at and checked and the dealer let me know that it was nothing they can do that they would not switch me to another car. I feel it-€™s unsafe and unfair for my children as well as my self to continue having to drive in and pay for a car that has caught on fire. Every since I have been having unstoppable problems with the car, from a starting issue, air bag issue, engine issue and so many more problem.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #552

Apr 292022

200

  • miles
It-€™s starting up but won-€™t drive and light smoke come from the car overheating a lot it-€™s just a big mess not holding any fluids waste money trying to keep it with Fluids

- Cincinnati , OH, USA

problem #551

Apr 212022

200

  • miles
The car stalls while driving. I try to restart it and it try-€™s to start but takes a couple try-€™s. This has happened 3 times in the last week or two. The battery was replaced in April 2021 and was tested yesterday and checked ok.

- Mayfield Hts , OH, USA

problem #550

Feb 052022

200 4-cyl

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate for five to 10 seconds before accelerating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine would start shaking as if it was loose from the motor mounts, causing the entire vehicle to shake. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact slowed down; however, the vehicle continued to shake. The failure had become more constant. The contact had not taken the vehicle to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Griffith, IN, USA

problem #549

Mar 012022

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective power steering system. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Glouster, OH, USA

problem #548

Mar 302022

200

  • miles
Car frequently stalls and shuts off while driving. Only has 80k miles. Almost had an accident today.

- Hamilton , OH, USA

problem #547

Mar 012022

200

  • miles
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 #546

Feb 142022

200

  • miles
Thermometer malfunction When coolant temp reaches 174 degrees, thermometer bottoms out. electric throttle light comes on and l=lights saying engine HOT appear. Turn car off, wait 60 seconds turn car on and the car is fine.

- Grove City, OH, USA

problem #545

Nov 012021

200

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and failed to shift into gear. The temperature system warning was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train) and the software update was completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 153,000.

- Danville, NH, USA

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