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 engine problems

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2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 30)

problem #584

Nov 122023

200

  • miles

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

Moss brothers sold me a stolen car the metal bintag is missing the 2nd key missing air bags tampered I paid it off 2 days ago the car dangerous swaying wrong break petal and gas the seats the frame not safe and the bin number shows a sunroof they sold me a salvaged car here's the engine a rustedengine the windshield unsafe corporate the car is dangerous and marked parts the tire can off a ND shuts off in traffic the tires unsafe airbags tampered I only let moss brothers service the dealership fid this I have a stolen unsafe tire pressure system and insurance fraud my vin number and lies under reports switched parts the trunk welded then nolesco sued me a auto strident in palm springs with a Steven neubauer never met him they keep lieing and the engine disappeared the seat stering wheel and mileage tampered it's to where I'm black a woman and lieing police reports please it drove threw traffic pick up speed the voltage they stole the control module a salvaged switched vin I Lesley Annette ranselle never had a accident I located my original car they went to police officers choked drug me I was was in jail 3 weeks they went threw my property in jail yolks it out of town the dealership did this check cameras the finance manager walked me to the trunk pulled they key out opened it right now no key hole the car all led lights stole all rusted old parts carpet tore out it was a inside job they keep breaking in cut the hoses its to where they said because I'm black I won't win I want my parts please I paid off a stolen switched vin please and took my title pac auto carmela real name Stella sad my tile because I used a debit they hold on to my mother and father involved no body calls my part numbers please their threatening me coming to my job novelex fests they have the second key it's bparked it the light so dim I can't drive at night i want my car and I'm no race car driver they stole a hot rod engine the car sits to low it was turned into a hot rod 2

- Pomona, CA, USA

problem #583

Aug 012023

200

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an inspection, where it was determined that the air bag and engine warning lights were illuminated and were under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA

problem #582

Aug 242023

200

  • 152,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where it was diagnosed that the threshold, the throttle pedal sensor switch A, the transmission gear shift assembly and other unknown parts had failed. Additionally, the contact stated that vehicle had become undrivable and would not start upon pressing the Push to Start button. The message "Key Fob Not Detected" was displayed. The brake pedal and steering wheel were locked. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. An unknown used car dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the parts were not available for the repair. The Chrysler dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #581

Apr 052022

200

  • miles

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

Unknown

- Carbondale, IL, USA

problem #580

Jul 072023

200

  • miles
I was driving down the road and my car stalled and completely shut off power steering went out as well come to find out it had a recall for the issue but cannot seem to see if it was ever fixed and can not see that it fixed or not or if it would be covered under the recall as it was recalled in 2015

- Eagle Lake, FL, USA

problem #579

Apr 062023

200

  • 177,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the message stating that the -??Engine Warming - Wait to Start" was displayed and the vehicle failed to shift out of gear. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic found no cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 177,000.

- Carbondale, IL, USA

problem #578

May 182023

200

  • miles

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

I was barely coming off of the freeway during traffic hour when my dashboard randomly indicated to shift into parking gear, which I did, and then the car turned off on me right before at the top of a downhill. I couldn't shift into neutral and couldn't get the car to turn back on. There I was in the hot weather with a car in the middle of the road right off of the freeway exit without a clue as to what happened. I had to get towed and the vehicle is now at the dealer; they won't be able to take a look at it until 5 days after the occurrence.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #577

May 182023

200

  • miles
After reversing and car is put into drive it shuts off or jerks forward and accelerates. If car tank is filled car will shut off after attempting to drive it. Will shut off during driving.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #576

Apr 122023

200

  • 128,000 miles
The contact called on behalf his son's girlfriend, who owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that after the throttle body was replaced; while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The owner was able to continue driving to the contact 's residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings inside the oil pan. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V487000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) since the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA

problem #575

Nov 012022

200 6-cyl

  • 92,875 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that cylinder #5 was misfiring, and the intake valve and camshaft were severely damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,875.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #574

Apr 022023

200

  • miles

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

El auto luego de estar encendido y se apaga, se trata de prender de nuevo pero sale un mensaje de -??Engine Warming Wait to Star-?? luego hay qie esperar varios minutos para que vuelva a encender.

- Socorro, TX, USA

problem #573

Mar 012023

200

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure also occurred after coming to a complete stop at the traffic light. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring and on one occasion, the vehicle lost motive power in the middle of an intersection. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers:?15V470000 (Electrical System) and 16V529000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Atlantic Beach, FL, USA

problem #572

Mar 212023

200

  • miles
Car engine shuts off unexpectedly due to oil consumption issue. Happens at anytime unexpectedly and could cause major accident. Dealer has tried to fix issue but it still happens. No lights come on dash prior to engine shutdown.

- Jackson , GA, USA

problem #571

Feb 182022

200

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to navigate the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then towed to Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, she smelled a burning odor throughout the vehicle. The contact then stated that a gray cloud of smoke was coming from under the hood. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that transmission fluid was on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided a case number. The contact was then informed that the VIN was included in the Manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Number: W84 (Powertrain Software update). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Garner, NC, USA

problem #570

Jan 262023

200

  • miles
My car cut off right as I was stopping at a stop sign. It wouldn't even let me turn off the car to try and restart. I couldn't steer the car either. It took a minute and then I was able to turn it off and then restart it. By the time I got to the third stop sign it cutoff again. The second time around it read to shift to park before restarting. Thank God I was in my subdivision! There was no warning or check e gone light on either. Please help! More importantly my airbag light is on again. I've even had my airbag replaced by Chrysler last year. This had been a recurring problem since I bought the car. I reported it back in 2016 as well. My car is a 2015 and should never have had the airbag problem. Please help! I hope and pray this get to someone that takes safety seriously! This is my only car and I transport my children in it.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #569

Nov 092022

200

  • miles
my 2015 chrystler 200 randmly shuts down while im driving or if i drive to a location i mght have to wait a while for it to start back up if it starts back up ive had to leave it on the side of the road and come back the next day i bought the car november 9th 2022 it is now january 15th 2023 and i havent been able to enjoy my car for one whole day and i lost two jobs because of this car and the dealership isnt trying to help me and when i say i want another car they tell me if i dont keep paying for this car theyll come repo it and itll go on my credit so im basically paying on a car for it to sit outside of my house this isnt right

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #568

Dec 232022

200

  • miles
The car gives an error message of "engine warming wait to start" It will not crank. I've spent money for a new battery and a starter and it wasn't the fix. Hundreds of other consumers have reported this issue in online forums and to the maker and still no resolve. They stopped production of the car for this reason. Something has to be done.

- Warner Robins, GA, USA

problem #567

Dec 202019

200

  • miles
The seals on the bottom of the oil filter adapter housing failed, causing oil and coolant to leak out of the engine. The safety of myself and others is put at risk because if enough oil or coolant leaks out, engine overheating or failure will occur, possibly while the vehicle is in motion. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. It is a widely known issue with the 3.6L Pentastar engine and is well documented in 100s of videos on youtube by third party mechanics, dealer mechanics, and DIYers. My vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, as it is out of the warranty period. Warnings include low coolant and low engine oil. The skid plate under the front of the car was also soaked, causing puddles of oil and coolant to form underneath the car onto the ground.

- Garfield, NJ, USA

problem #566

Dec 162022

200

  • miles
Vehicle leaking oil badly and continuously overheating. Vehicle shut off on me in traffic with my child in car. Oil in coolant reservoir. Mechanic could not figure out where oil was coming from, nor why it was in my reservoir. While checking vehicle it started overheating badly and mechanic severely burned (injury)! Find that it is the oil filter housing/oil cooler. This is a serious hazard. It-€™s bad enough the vehicle continues to stall out and has even stall out while on the highway. Vehicle still in shop. Will not be buying another Chrysler ever.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #565

Jan 012017

200

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle downshifted and failed to move; then lunged forward and accelerated independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

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