Is the 2015 Chrysler 200 a bad year?
1,975 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 692, 49× a quiet 200 year.
Consider selling
Half of all transmission complaints about the 2015 Chrysler 200 were filed between 13k and 67k miles. You're at 39,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2015 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 39,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 747 (38%) | 19k–79k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 692 (35%) | 13k–67k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 595 (30%) | 19k–79k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Speed controlSTANDS OUT | 160 (8%) | 14k–60k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Stability controlSTANDS OUT | 108 (5%) | 38k–88k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 325 (16%) | 40k–76k miles · ahead | — |
| Brakes | 114 (6%) | 8k–60k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Steering | 73 (4%) | 10k–70k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Suspension | 60 (3%) | 19k–65k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Fuel system | 57 (3%) | 14k–90k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Wheels | 33 (2%) | 15k–40k miles · around this mileage | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
| Exterior lighting | 31 (2%) | 6k–68k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Body structure | 29 (1%) | 11k–50k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 18 (1%) | 31k–72k miles · around this 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 39,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 1,975 complaints: 100 mention a crash · 24 mention a fire · 50 report an injury · 101 say the car was towed.
33 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
I was driving home from work when the check engine light, engine temperature warning light, and electronic throttle control light came on.
Car will randomly shift from drive to neutral while driving and become completely unresponsive.
Car would occasionally shift very rough between 2 of the gears, not exactly sure which ones. Vehicle intermittently through itself into neutral while driving.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 39,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2015 Chrysler 200: 8
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… If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
During service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) or the Seat Cushion Foam (SCF) of the front passenger seat replaced instead of the both pieces together, which make up a complete calibrated set. If both pieces were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated and the passenger air bag may improperly deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components. An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position. If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation. Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking. Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
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: 234
Repair instructions Chrysler sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2015 Chrysler 200. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension
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)
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Software security vulnerability
Neighbouring years
2014 200: 192 complaints, keep it · 2016 200: 345 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
Every Chrysler 200 year
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Questions
Is the 2015 Chrysler 200 a bad year?
1,975 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 692, 49× a quiet 200 year. At 39,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all transmission complaints about the 2015 Chrysler 200 were filed between 13k and 67k miles. You're at 39,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chrysler 200?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: electrical system (747), transmission and drivetrain (692), engine (595), speed control (160), stability control (108). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 13k–67k miles.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chrysler 200 have?
8 recall campaigns list this model year: Speed control (NHTSA 18V-332), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 16V-529), Seats (NHTSA 16V-114), Electrical system (NHTSA 15V-470) 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.