Is the 2013 Chrysler 200 a bad year?
628 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 148, 3.9× a quiet 200 year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 43k–100k miles, where you are now. Few of them say the car was towed: 6 of 126 filed since 2016.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2013 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 71,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 171 (27%) | 45k–97k miles · around this mileage | — |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 148 (24%) | 43k–100k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Seat beltsSTANDS OUT | 86 (14%) | 36k–71k miles · around this mileage | — |
| SeatsSTANDS OUT | 82 (13%) | 51k–100k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 55 (9%) | 43k–110k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Electrical system | 102 (16%) | 51k–101k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 62 (10%) | 6k–80k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Steering | 38 (6%) | 16k–87k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Stability control | 29 (5%) | 61k–100k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 26 (4%) | 42k–90k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 43 (7%) | 8k–55k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Speed control | 36 (6%) | 17k–70k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Exterior lighting | 35 (6%) | 1k–60k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Body structure | 15 (2%) | 12k–54k miles · mostly behind | — |
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 71,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 628 complaints: 23 mention a crash · 3 mention a fire · 32 report an injury · 15 say the car was towed.
9 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
I have owned this car for 3 years. A year after owning it I began having issues with the engine shutting down while driving.
Accelerator got stuck and almost drove customer into a tree. At 43k miles they replaced the transmission.
Something electrical is draining my battery. When I drive, the check engine light comes on, the ABS, traction, and brake light comes on while driving.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 71,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 200: 5
A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash. If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
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.
Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure. If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly. A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
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: 112
Repair instructions Chrysler sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2013 Chrysler 200. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA)
Some vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
Gear Ratio DTC's, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Neighbouring years
2012 200: 639 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2014 200: 192 complaints, keep it.
Every Chrysler 200 year
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Questions
Is the 2013 Chrysler 200 a bad year?
628 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 148, 3.9× a quiet 200 year. At 71,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 43k–100k miles, where you are now. Few of them say the car was towed: 6 of 126 filed since 2016.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chrysler 200?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: air bags (171), engine (148), seat belts (86), seats (82), fuel system (55). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 43k–100k miles.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chrysler 200 have?
5 recall campaigns list this model year: Seats (NHTSA 17V-640), Seat belts (NHTSA 16V-668), Engine (NHTSA 13V-552), Electrical system (NHTSA 13V-282) and more. 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.