Is the 2011 Chrysler 200 a bad year?
336 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 139, 3.7× a quiet 200 year.
Consider selling
Half of all engine complaints about the 2011 Chrysler 200 were filed between 10k and 103k miles. You're at 31,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2011 200 owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 31,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 139 (41%) | 10k–103k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 68 (20%) | 34k–101k miles · ahead | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 38 (11%) | 9k–100k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Brakes | 24 (7%) | 20k–63k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Steering | 24 (7%) | 21k–71k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Exterior lighting | 21 (6%) | 1k–38k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Suspension | 18 (5%) | 20k–62k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Fuel system | 16 (5%) | 10k–110k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Speed control | 11 (3%) | 14k–73k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bags | 48 (14%) | 38k–89k miles · ahead | — |
| Seat belts | 25 (7%) | 39k–81k miles · ahead | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 25 (7%) | 50k–93k miles · ahead | — |
| Stability control | 8 (2%) | 39k–113k miles · ahead | — |
| Body structure | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 31,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 336 complaints: 14 mention a crash · 3 mention a fire · 8 report an injury · 8 say the car was towed.
3 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Sep 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Load metal to metal clunk when cars gas pedal is released or pushed down. Left wheel area is where the sound is coming from.
The Chrysler 200 engine will stall when coming to a stop or already stopped. The engine fades slowly away and then completely turns itself off.
Driving 60MPH on the interstate. Slowed to 45-50MPH for traffic congestion. Tried to accelerate again but gas pedal didn't respond.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 31,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2011 Chrysler 200: 3
The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision. In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet. A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chrysler: 76
Repair instructions Chrysler sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2011 Chrysler 200. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA)
Oil Filter Adapter If replacing Oil Filter Adapter due to oil leak, please be aware a seal kit is available for repair
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure
Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Engine stall
Neighbouring years
2012 200: 639 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2011 Chrysler 200 a bad year?
336 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 139, 3.7× a quiet 200 year. At 31,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all engine complaints about the 2011 Chrysler 200 were filed between 10k and 103k miles. You're at 31,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 200?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (139), electrical system (68), transmission and drivetrain (38), brakes (24), steering (24). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 10k–103k miles.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have?
3 recall campaigns list this model year: Seat belts (NHTSA 16V-668), Electrical system (NHTSA 13V-282), Steering (NHTSA 11V-315). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.