1st Generation (2011—2014) 200 Problems

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This generations ranks 33rd out of 34 Chrysler generations in reliability and should be avoided if possible. Owners have the most complaints about the engine (23%), hvac (15%), and the electrical (14%). We've listed some of the most recent complaints below, see them all on CarComplaints.com.

  1. Heater Doesn\'t Work Passenger Side 38 complaints at an average of 66,045 miles in the 2012 Chrysler 200.
  2. Engine Dies While Driving 57 complaints at an average of 17,704 miles in the 2011 Chrysler 200.
  3. Transmission Slipping 8 complaints at an average of 39,782 miles in the 2013 Chrysler 200.

What 200 Year is Most Reliable?

Generations are a good baseline for prediciting reliability, but there will almost always be year-to-year differences. We've calculated a reliability score for each model year within this generation, but we've based that score on how the model year compares to all Chrysler model years.

Watch out for the 2012 model year which has the highest PainRank™ score in this generation.

Year Complaints Recalls TSBs PainRank (?)
2014 32 1 51 12.39
2013 140 5 72 41.12
2012 175 4 51 42.24
2011 173 3 39 32.55

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