2016 Chrysler 200: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
344 NHTSA owner complaints · 2 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Editor's note
The second-generation 200 launched for 2015 with the ZF nine-speed automatic and a rotary shifter, and that single model year carries nearly 2,000 complaints, most of them the transmission: harsh shifts, loss of drive, and shutdowns. Chrysler recalled the car twice for transmission software and wiring. Read the full note on the model page. 2016 specifically: a year the record favours — 344 complaints, score 77/100. The caveats in the note apply to other years of this nameplate more than to this one.
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Dodge Durango, Charger and the Chrysler minivans: the TIPM years and the nine-speed years, including 2016 — written and signed by Adir Trabelsi, 2026-09-01.
Owner complaints: 344 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 34.4
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a recall repair, and the contact was informed that the brake line had suddenly ruptured while reversing out of the service bay. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 94,221.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that whenever the front passenger's seat was occupied, the "Service Airbag" warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the occupants placed their feet near the front passenger footwell area, where the airbag module and wiring harness were located. The contact routinely disconnected and reconnected the airbag wiring harness to r…
I purchased this vehicle believing it was safe to drive. After the sale, I discovered that the driver's seatbelt was completely broken and not properly secured. This serious safety defect was never disclosed to me before I purchased the vehicle. Had I known about this issue, I would not have purchased the vehicle or would have required it to be repaired before the sale. Selling a vehicle with a defective seatbelt wi…
Recalls: 2 campaigns (2 severe)
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 16V589000 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. |
| 18V332000 | Electrical System:Wiring | 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),… |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a mid-size car of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 27 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,300
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Engine132 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220
- Electrical System112 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
- Air Bags88 complaints · typical job: Airbag module, clockspring or sensor replacement (2.5 h labour + parts)$600–$1,700
- Power Train63 complaints · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair (7.0 h labour + parts)$1,290–$4,040
- Unknown Or Other55 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Service Brakes35 complaints · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles (3.0 h labour + parts)$580–$1,140
Other Chrysler 200 years
FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Chrysler 200?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (132 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2016 Chrysler 200 a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 77/100, computed from 344 NHTSA complaints and 2 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2016 Chrysler 200's most common problem?
132 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2016 Chrysler 200 sit in the Engine group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is cooling-system or timing-drive repair: about 6.0 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $1,040–$2,220 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2016 Chrysler 200 cost to run per year?
About $5,023 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $25,115 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2016 Chrysler 200 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for the 2016 Chrysler 200, 2 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 10/08/2016. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Compare with
Other midsizes of about the same age.
What will a 2016 Chrysler 200 really cost YOU per year?
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
Open the true-cost calculatorData sources
Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Strong evidence — 344 complaints, 2 recalls on record
- 344 NHTSA complaints on record (34.4/yr of exposure) — in line with a typical year of this model (34.4/yr)
- 2 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems