Is the 2014 Chrysler 200 a bad year?
192 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other 200 years.
Keep it. You picked a good year.
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2014 Chrysler 200 are in line with other 200 years. Air bags stands out for this year: see below.
2th quietest of 7 200 years by owner complaints (years with 7+ years on the road).
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2014 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 55,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 68 (35%) | 35k–69k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Engine | 38 (20%) | 9k–98k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Seat belts | 34 (18%) | 32k–71k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 33 (17%) | 22k–81k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Brakes | 19 (10%) | 7k–60k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Seats | 14 (7%) | 48k–104k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 14 (7%) | 12k–68k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Steering | 13 (7%) | 10k–76k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Speed control | 8 (4%) | 14k–60k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 8 (4%) | 19k–80k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 7 (4%) | 31k–100k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Stability control | 7 (4%) | 38k–90k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 6 (3%) | 3k–70k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Body structure | 7 (4%) | 11k–44k 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 55,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 192 complaints: 15 mention a crash · 2 mention a fire · 15 report an injury · 14 say the car was towed.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Jan 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
My vehicle just leaked all the oil completely. I know a significant oil leak checked the oil and their was absolutely nothing.
Shortly after purchasing my 2014 Chrysler 200 3.6 this year I noticed problems. When driving in speeds of 10-35MPH it would occasionally jerk/lunge while shifting into gear.
The 3.6 liter Chrysler engine has a flaw in the inter cooler mixing antifreeze with oil causing a lose of heat on passenger side of the car.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 55,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2014 Chrysler 200: 1
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.
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: 119
Repair instructions Chrysler sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2014 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)
Gear Ratio DTC's, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Cam Phasers, Oil Control Valve For Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) issues related to 2012-2017 3.6L Pentastar engines
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Neighbouring years
2013 200: 628 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2015 200: 1,975 complaints, consider selling.
Every Chrysler 200 year
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Questions
Is the 2014 Chrysler 200 a bad year?
192 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other 200 years. At 55,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chrysler 200?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: air bags (68), engine (38), seat belts (34), electrical system (33), brakes (19).
How many recalls does the 2014 Chrysler 200 have?
1 recall campaign list this model year: Seat belts (NHTSA 16V-668). 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.