2010 Chrysler 200 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2010 Chrysler 200, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Airbags523.8%
- Seat belts419.0%
- Electrical314.3%
- Driver assistance29.5%
- Powertrain (other)29.5%
- Steering14.8%
- Body & structure14.8%
- Engine14.8%
- Fuel system14.8%
- Other / unspecified14.8%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VICTORY CHRYSLER DODGE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VICTORY CHRYSLER DODGE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MARCH OF 2016. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
WHEN IN MOTION IT TURNS OFF LEAVING ME WITHOUT CONTROL ON STEERING, I HAVE TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO START AGAIN! IT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WAS DRIVING AS USUAL IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND 40 MPH WHEN CAR RPM STARTED ACCELERATING PAST 4 RPM WHEN I WAS AT 1RPM. I HIT THE BRAKES WHICH DIDN'T SEEM TO WORK AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER AND PUT IT IN PARK. I STARTED CAR AGAIN AND DROVE 1 MILE TOWARDS HOME. LUCKILY, I DIDN'T TRAVEL FAR. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN IT WAS ACCELERATING WHILE IN PARK. I HAD 2 CHILDREN AND AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WILL NEVER SET FOOT IN THIS CAR AGAIN! NORMALLY TRAFFIC IS HEAVY, BUT I WAS LUCKY THAT I DIDN'T HIT ANYONE
WHEN IN MOTION IT TURNS OFF LEAVING ME WITHOUT CONTROL ON STEERING, I HAVE TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO START AGAIN! IT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER GROUP LLC STARTING BACK IN APRIL CONCERNING MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON AS WELL AS MY POWERTRAIN FEELING WEIRD WHILE DRIVING. THE INDIVIDUALS AT CHRSLER GROUP "SUPPOSEDLY" SET UP ME SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS WITH LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS, NO ONE THERE HAS TALKED TO ANYONE AT CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY THAT IS ABOUT EXPIRE AUGUST 20TH, 2015 AND I STILL HAVEN'T HAD MY CAR LOOKED AT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND MY SON, AS I TRAVEL QUITE A BIT. I REALLY CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF SOMETHING HAPPENING WHILE I AM DRIVING. I WOULD LIKE MY CAR REPAIRED UNDER MY WARRANTY AS I HAVE TRIED TO GET IT REPAIRED SINCE APRIL.
THE POWER FAILED. I HAD FILLED THE TANK WITH GAS AND WAS PROCEEDING HOME IN TRAFFIC ON CONNECTICUT AVENUE IN WASHINGTON, DC. WE WERE STOPPED DUE TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE DRIVER OF THE CAR BESIDE ME TO THE RIGHT MOTIONED FOR ME TO OPEN MY WINDOW. HE TOLD ME THE GAS CAP WAS NOT ON AND WAVING AT THE SIDE. I THANKED HIM AND THEN TRIED TO MANEUVER THE CAR. THE CAR HAD NO POWER. I TRIED MOVING THE GEAR INTO LOW, BUT THAT DID NOTHING. THE CARS BESIDE ME AND BEHIND ME MOVED ON AS I SAT THERE. I PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL. AS THE STREET WAS ON A DOWNHILL SLANT, ONCE THE CARS WERE GONE, THE CAR COULD SORT OF COAST AND I MANAGED TO STEER IT THROUGH FORCE ON THE STEERING WHEEL HEADING TO THE CURB SIDE WHERE THERE WAS A SIDE STREET. AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP JUST INTO THE SIDE STREET, A YOUNG WOMAN ON THE SIDEWALK COMMENTED ON THE GAS CAP. I ASKED IF SHE COULD PUT IT IN AND SAID THAT THE POWER HAD GONE OFF. WE WONDERED IF THAT WOULD HELP. SHE CLOSED THE GAS CAP. I SHOVED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND IT JERKED AS I DID THAT. I THEN TRIED TURNING THE KEY TO NO AVAIL. I TOOK OUT THE KEY, REINSERTED AND TURNED IT AGAIN. I BELIEVE IT WAS THEN THAT THE CAR STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN IT AROUND AND HEAD TO MY RESIDENCE THREE BLOCKS AWAY. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN IN MOTION IT TURNS OFF LEAVING ME WITHOUT CONTROL ON STEERING, I HAVE TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO START AGAIN! IT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVER DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE POWER FAILED. I HAD FILLED THE TANK WITH GAS AND WAS PROCEEDING HOME IN TRAFFIC ON CONNECTICUT AVENUE IN WASHINGTON, DC. WE WERE STOPPED DUE TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE DRIVER OF THE CAR BESIDE ME TO THE RIGHT MOTIONED FOR ME TO OPEN MY WINDOW. HE TOLD ME THE GAS CAP WAS NOT ON AND WAVING AT THE SIDE. I THANKED HIM AND THEN TRIED TO MANEUVER THE CAR. THE CAR HAD NO POWER. I TRIED MOVING THE GEAR INTO LOW, BUT THAT DID NOTHING. THE CARS BESIDE ME AND BEHIND ME MOVED ON AS I SAT THERE. I PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL. AS THE STREET WAS ON A DOWNHILL SLANT, ONCE THE CARS WERE GONE, THE CAR COULD SORT OF COAST AND I MANAGED TO STEER IT THROUGH FORCE ON THE STEERING WHEEL HEADING TO THE CURB SIDE WHERE THERE WAS A SIDE STREET. AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP JUST INTO THE SIDE STREET, A YOUNG WOMAN ON THE SIDEWALK COMMENTED ON THE GAS CAP. I ASKED IF SHE COULD PUT IT IN AND SAID THAT THE POWER HAD GONE OFF. WE WONDERED IF THAT WOULD HELP. SHE CLOSED THE GAS CAP. I SHOVED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND IT JERKED AS I DID THAT. I THEN TRIED TURNING THE KEY TO NO AVAIL. I TOOK OUT THE KEY, REINSERTED AND TURNED IT AGAIN. I BELIEVE IT WAS THEN THAT THE CAR STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN IT AROUND AND HEAD TO MY RESIDENCE THREE BLOCKS AWAY. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE POWER FAILED. I HAD FILLED THE TANK WITH GAS AND WAS PROCEEDING HOME IN TRAFFIC ON CONNECTICUT AVENUE IN WASHINGTON, DC. WE WERE STOPPED DUE TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE DRIVER OF THE CAR BESIDE ME TO THE RIGHT MOTIONED FOR ME TO OPEN MY WINDOW. HE TOLD ME THE GAS CAP WAS NOT ON AND WAVING AT THE SIDE. I THANKED HIM AND THEN TRIED TO MANEUVER THE CAR. THE CAR HAD NO POWER. I TRIED MOVING THE GEAR INTO LOW, BUT THAT DID NOTHING. THE CARS BESIDE ME AND BEHIND ME MOVED ON AS I SAT THERE. I PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL. AS THE STREET WAS ON A DOWNHILL SLANT, ONCE THE CARS WERE GONE, THE CAR COULD SORT OF COAST AND I MANAGED TO STEER IT THROUGH FORCE ON THE STEERING WHEEL HEADING TO THE CURB SIDE WHERE THERE WAS A SIDE STREET. AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP JUST INTO THE SIDE STREET, A YOUNG WOMAN ON THE SIDEWALK COMMENTED ON THE GAS CAP. I ASKED IF SHE COULD PUT IT IN AND SAID THAT THE POWER HAD GONE OFF. WE WONDERED IF THAT WOULD HELP. SHE CLOSED THE GAS CAP. I SHOVED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND IT JERKED AS I DID THAT. I THEN TRIED TURNING THE KEY TO NO AVAIL. I TOOK OUT THE KEY, REINSERTED AND TURNED IT AGAIN. I BELIEVE IT WAS THEN THAT THE CAR STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN IT AROUND AND HEAD TO MY RESIDENCE THREE BLOCKS AWAY. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER GROUP LLC STARTING BACK IN APRIL CONCERNING MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON AS WELL AS MY POWERTRAIN FEELING WEIRD WHILE DRIVING. THE INDIVIDUALS AT CHRSLER GROUP "SUPPOSEDLY" SET UP ME SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS WITH LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS, NO ONE THERE HAS TALKED TO ANYONE AT CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY THAT IS ABOUT EXPIRE AUGUST 20TH, 2015 AND I STILL HAVEN'T HAD MY CAR LOOKED AT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND MY SON, AS I TRAVEL QUITE A BIT. I REALLY CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF SOMETHING HAPPENING WHILE I AM DRIVING. I WOULD LIKE MY CAR REPAIRED UNDER MY WARRANTY AS I HAVE TRIED TO GET IT REPAIRED SINCE APRIL.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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