2017 Chrysler 200: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 43 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (30% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“We have an airbag warning light that keeps coming on. It's been reset by a repair garage, but has returned this week. Techniction Stating the following: on technical service bulletin they state inspect and install a jumper harness in the front seats. Why do I have to reroute electrical. This should be a recall for repair because Chrysler has wired it incorrectly to start with. other information: symptom/condition: Right and left seat deployment squib 1 circuit open I am notifying you before a crash happens so all chyrsler 200 can be repaired.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2025
“Airbag light flashing, won't go off! Lights under dash started blinking n radio only works on steering wheel sometimes, light blinks saying light bulb out but isn't”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2024
“Airbag warning light came on intermittently at first the remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer to be checked on 9/2/21. Dealer stated passenger seat airbag wiring harness was defective and replaced at a cost of $1179.29. 1/18/23 Airbag warning light steadily on. Dealer advised driver side airbag squib harness connector pins open. Replaced harness at no charge due to second incident with harness.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2023
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“Engine stalls while driving and displays message that I need to shift to park to restart. This has happened several times. I have not taken it to a mechanic yet but stopped driving it because it is unsafe. * This problem is mentioned here several times.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2022
“I have been having trouble with my car for a while where it, most of the time, won't start on the first try. I've been to my dealership multiple times and it just seems as if my car is declining after each session. I can't even remote start my vehicle anymore. There will be times where I am stopped for a period of time and my car will stall and/or glitch out. The Stability Control and Electric Park Brake Trouble Indicators will come on as well as the Anti-lock Brake System Fault and Electric Power Steering Fault Indicators...All at the same time. I will be looking around for Auto Shops that I trust but later down the line, if there is no breakthrough, I will buy another vehicle.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2022
“Airbag Warning Light came on intermittently at first and then remainder on. Vehicle taken to dealer to be checked on 9/2/21. Service department on 9/3/21 stated passenger seat wiring harness for airbags was defective and required replacement, Chrysler part #68395045-AA. They advised part was on backorder and it may take about 4 months to arrive.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer robert loehr chrysler dodge jeep ram srt and fiat (567 e main st, cartersville, ga 30121, (770) 382-58850) and then to atlanta west chrysler dodge jeep ram (1251 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122, (770) 942-1102) where a diagnostic test was still pending. The manufacturer was informed of failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2021
“I was driving towards an intersection to merge right onto the main highway when I was in motion still my car shut off and said 'shift to p' when I did so it wouldn't restart. The steering locked up and I couldn't move. It did not give me any warning or sign it was going to do so. I had almost pulled out onto the highway too. The radio and everything worked just fine. This happened once last year on a curvy two lane highway and I got lucky that I had a turn off when my car shut off. I called chrysler and they apparently reset the system and it has been good since. It's not the alternator and it is not the battery. We ruled that out then. Jumping it does not fix the problem.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2020
“Has happened on highway and city streets when I accelerate sometimes the rpms get stuck at 4000. And there is also lag from my acceleration when I take off and will get stuck at high rpms when I slow down while coasting and braking only way I've gotten it to stop is by tapping on my gas again.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2020
“When I go to start the car with either fob I sometimes get a message "can not identify fob. What happens if I'm going down the road at 70mph and it cuts off because it can't identify fob. This car is 41 months old and has approx. 33,000 miles. So far the car was still when the problem occurred next time I may be moving.. This has happened about 10 time in the last 6 months with both fob's.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2020
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Is the 2017 Chrysler 200 reliable?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2017 Chrysler 200. The most complained-about area is engine (30% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2017 Chrysler 200 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 46,504 miles or less.
Does the 2017 Chrysler 200 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:software. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.