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:
13 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,014 miles

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2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Comments (Page 11 of 14)

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problem #74

Jun 132017

200

  • miles

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

I have a engine light on that is regarded to a active grill shutter. I have had the dealer look at it and they say the motor has gone bad and needs to be replace. Car has 47K miles on it!!!!!! nope not covered under warranty. Today I get in my car and my air bag light comes on and says to service air bag system. While driving the light will come on and go off about every 2 miles.

- Mineral Wells, TX, USA

problem #73

Jun 092017

200

  • 9 miles
This Chrysler 200 MY2015 suddenly fails transmission indicating AWD not available and fails to accelerate. Works back sometime for few minutes after stop and start engine again. Majority of the times fails to accelerate with the indication of a collision in the dashboard. Attached a picture on how it looks. Incident happened in many occasions like while driving on a freeway as well as city street, stopping in a signal light.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #72

Jun 092017

200

  • 64,000 miles
My 2015 Chrysler 200 limited has been experiencing the same thing as all other reports. 06/08/17 car turned off while driving and would not immediately turn back on. When it did it would sputter and then stall. 06/09/17. Check engine light came on code P2172 for throttle actuator control system and the car would not let me accelerate past 32 mph. One of the possible issues would be an open or short in the wire harness. This is something that is discussed in the R24 recall however, my VIN is not on the list yet. This is an extremely unsafe vehicle and it needs to be addressed immediately. I'm confident that there are more than enough people to begin a class action suit. If I have to post on here again and add accident, injury, or death. The lawsuit will hold a very different meaning.

- Indian Trail, NC, USA

problem #71

Jun 092017

200

  • 64,000 miles

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

My 2015 Chrysler 200 limited has been experiencing the same thing as all other reports. 06/08/17 car turned off while driving and would not immediately turn back on. When it did it would sputter and then stall. 06/09/17. Check engine light came on code P2172 for throttle actuator control system and the car would not let me accelerate past 32 mph. One of the possible issues would be an open or short in the wire harness. This is something that is discussed in the R24 recall however, my VIN is not on the list yet. This is an extremely unsafe vehicle and it needs to be addressed immediately. I'm confident that there are more than enough people to begin a class action suit. If I have to post on here again and add accident, injury, or death. The lawsuit will hold a very different meaning.

- Indian Trail, NC, USA

problem #70

May 282017

200

  • 28,000 miles
This car is a death trap I purchased it April 19, 2017 27K miles haven't made my first payment yet and the car is about to kill me. Engine stalling while on the highway right in front of an 18 wheeler I lost acceleration and car cut off. Car jerks back and forth very hard then tells me to put it in park and restart numerous times. Sometimes doing so doesn't start the car until after a few tries. This car will cut off lose speed and nearly break your neck driving rather you are at a low or high speed going up or down hill. Took it to Chrysler they don't seem to know what's wrong with it they kept my car still to say they don't know what's going on with it. There's no lights that are popping on and no warning before it happens please do not buy this car. I've been losing acceleration on the highway and just driving through the city.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

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problem #69

May 262017

200

  • 58,000 miles
The passenger airbag alarm stays on and interrupts the info on the dash. The radio has turned up on its own and would not turn off even when the car was turned off and door opened. The engine constantly stalls especially when making a hard or fast turn or when braking hard. Sometimes jt cuts off when idling. It is always hard to get restarted, and requires several minutes of trying. The radio problems happen when stationary. The airbag light us constant during stationary and movement. The engine stalls happen mostly when deceleration or hard turns or braking. Sometimes a red light with lightenjng bolt appears on dash and the car will ride very rough until turned off and turned back

- Bartlett, TN, USA

problem #68

May 162017

200

  • miles

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

When the vehicle is down shifting to make a stop it skips 2nd gear completely. It goes from 3rd to 1st with a lurch forward that almost feels like you have been rear ended. And has almost caused a collision with the vehicle in front of me numerous times. I took the vehicle to the dealership who performed a update and was told that the vehicle is functioning properly and that it needs to learn my driving habits. But the problem seems to be progressively getting worse and feels more and more unsafe everyday. This has been a ongoing issue and complaint since the vehicle was purchased in July of 2016. With numerous complaints and visits to the local dealership. The most recent being in may of 2017

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #67

Feb 282017

200

  • 48,000 miles
Transmission is shifting hard take out of gear while I am moving

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #66

May 042017

200

  • 34,000 miles
On five separate occasions the vehicle has stalled while applying the brake or driving a speeds between 25-30 mph on neighborhood streets. It has happened in temperatures range from 30-75 degrees, typically after sitting all day or overnight. After stalling, it becomes difficult to restart, taking several attempts to engage the engine. It has had repeated software updates to resolve the issue without positive results.

- Plattsmouth, NE, USA

problem #65

Apr 252017

200

  • 39,500 miles
I was stopped at a red light on clear day with no traffic in front of me when my moonroof exploded, raining glass down on me. I was stationary and there was no other traffic, so I know nothing hit the moonroof to cause the explosion.

- Milton, WV, USA

problem #64

Apr 112017

200

  • 42,000 miles

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

Airbag service light on dashboard for fourth time dealer claimed to fix and never did. When I had warranty they claim no issue now they find the problem since car out of warranty saying short in airbag. First time car stalled ligh on dashboard was electrical throttle then airbag light again

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #63

Feb 262017

200

  • 41 miles
My car seems like it wants to die (and does die when I use the fob to start it) when it is started and when it is running....last Sunday (2-26-17) my car began to sputter and vibrate. My car barely had any acceleration and it was hesitating as if it was trying to shift gears. I took it to a mechanic shop the next day and they replace 4 sparkplugs. Another test was redone, the engine light stayed off and all seemed well. After about 30 miles began to sputter yet the vibrating was not as bad; still hesitation and not wanting to accelerate. Wednesday, my fob would not start my car. Sometimes it will start the car but the car shuts itself off before I can get in. My engine light is back on and I am not sure what is wrong. The mechanic wants to start replacing one coil at a time. He also said this type of problem should not be happening with a 2015. (my car flooded in August 2016 and I purchased this Chrysler on September 17, 2016)

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

problem #62

Feb 212017

200

  • miles
The service airbag light keeps coming

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #61

Feb 242017

200

  • 51,404 miles
While driving the car on a city street ~ 30 mph, it dies. Tells me to shift to park and restart. Did this 3 times in a row. Each time I try to restart it sputters and acts like it won't restart. Was able to get to a parking lot less than a block away.

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #60

Feb 142017

200

  • 33,000 miles
There is an intermittent problem with the navigation system in my 2015 Chrysler 200C. From time-to-time, it shows that the vehicle is someplace other than where I know it to be. When that happens, the time of day also displays incorrectly. This leads me to guess that the unit is somehow processing the gps signal incorrectly. The attached photo was taken in the parking lot of a known location of a business called preferred care at wall in wall, NJ. It's location is shown in the google maps screenshot1 attached. In the photo, you can see the blue awning over the entryway and the three flag poles, just as shown in the google maps street view. But the nav screen shows the vehicle to be on orchard crest blvd East of route 34 in manasquan, NJ, about 2-1/2 miles East of the vehicle's known position. You can see the relationship between the two locations in screenshot2 attached. In addition, the nav system is displaying the time of day as 7:03. The actual time of day at the time the picture was taken was 7:39 as shown on the watch on the dash. That watch is connected to a smartphone and displays the time of day according to verizon wireless. The Chrysler dealer says they cannot do anything unless I can duplicate the problem in the presence of a technician, which is impossible because the problem is intermittent. An unreliable navigation system is dangerous for a driver who must navigate through unfamiliar areas or make a detour from a known route. Because it is intermittent, it is also dangerous because is presents an unpredictable distraction to the driver.

- Watchung, NJ, USA

problem #59

Feb 062017

200

  • 19,000 miles
- on October 25, 2016 the car went into limp mode and 'bucking' as I was driving down the road with my husband and three children in the car. I had the vehicle towed to stew's. I spoke with bob mckeehan and the sales manager, both assured me the car was safe and will be fixed. - October 27th ' 'seems it's an electrical problem rather than a transmission issue' - October 31st ' 'ordered a wiring harness' - November 1st ' 'car ready to go' - all paperwork showed recalls were fixed - January 23rd the car again went into limp mode and begins 'bucking' in the parking lot of my office. There were only 1610 miles put on it from October - January 30th ' picked up the car and was told it was the cam shaft. - February 4th ' the car goes into limp mode with my husband and children in the car - February 6th ' car towed in. Still in the shop. They don't know what to do with it. Car is still at the dealership.

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #58

Jan 092017

200

  • miles
My chry 200, 2015 was involved in a front end collision and the air bags did not deploy. When my car collided with the side of a school bus the whole front and driver side of the Chrysler was smashed in and tore off. The vehicle was in motion on impact, on a city street while turning left.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #57

Jan 272016

200

  • 4,500 miles
I were in little but really scared accident with my almost new Chrysler. In very slow traffic (5-7 miles/hour) when I tried to come home after work meeting from kirkland suddenly I realized that my brakes don't wanna stop the car with light tapping as it was ok previously, then tapped on brake harder and then panic and realized the brake. I end up with hang on the tail (the little thing attached to the rear end of the car) of big track. I tried to say something about brakes problem to my insurance, but collision repair company did not confirm my concerns and I paid $1000 deductible as the driver in fault (in the future it will affect my monthly pay for insurance). I tried to find the solution but only my family can support me without laughing at my problem with the car safety. One of my friends told me, that I need to involve some of an independent professional and stop trying talk to the wall. Chrysler already took an advantage of my not fair purchase and then my trade-in with them (my dealership refused to replace my previous Chrysler 200 for safety reason again!!! and sold to me my current Chrysler for $43,000 and it's not safe still!!!). in additional, I scared with the noise producing by the car while I'm driving: There are two types of noise from the engine when it's going down of the hill and windows or something like windows shaking noise. Frankly saying, I have very upsetting experience with the dealership and start looking for the second opinion with treating me as the fair and professional business. Please let me know what is in the options to keep my life safe since I have a strong feeling, that I'm not safe to drive my Chrysler. Thank you!

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #56

Aug 202016

200

  • 2,200 miles
The vehicle is consuming the oil and then shuts off with no warning has left us in 2 intersections had the car looked at both times the dealership is monitoring oil after cryselr done a reset but it is still consuming oil I have spoke with crysler but nothing has been done to ensure my families safty.

- Madison, WV, USA

problem #55

Dec 192016

200

  • 19,600 miles
Pulled into a parking lot and upon parking I put the vehicle in park. I hadn't turned the car off but let my foot off the brake and the car began to roll backwards. I had to shift out of park and then back to get it to stay in park.

- Freeport, TX, USA

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