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2017 Chrysler 200: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

43 NHTSA owner complaints · 1 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Chrysler 200
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Owner complaints: 43 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 4.78

Engine21Electrical System13Power Train10Vehicle Speed Control6Unknown Or Other6Air Bags5

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

We have an airbag warning light that keeps coming on. It's been reset by a repair garage, but has returned this week. Techniction Stating the following: on technical service bulletin they state inspect and install a jumper harness in the front seats. Why do I have to reroute electrical. This should be a recall for repair because Chrysler has wired it incorrectly to start with. other information: symptom/condi…
Airbag light flashing, won’t go off! Lights under dash started blinking n radio only works on steering wheel sometimes, light blinks saying light bulb out but isn’t
Engine stalls while driving and displays message that I need to shift to park to restart. This has happened several times. I have not taken it to a mechanic yet but stopped driving it because it is unsafe. * This problem is mentioned here several times.

Recalls: 1 campaigns (1 severe)

2018
CampaignComponentSummary
18V332000Electrical System:WiringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000l…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 27 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,300

Fuel (your region) $2,300
Maintenance band (your region) $0$9
Estimated running cost this year (age 9) $2,309

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,419vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chrysler 200?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (21 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2017 Chrysler 200 a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 86/100, computed from 43 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2017 Chrysler 200 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for the 2017 Chrysler 200, 1 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 17/05/2018. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2017 Chrysler 200 really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data 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: 2026-08-20.

86RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 43 NHTSA complaints on record (4.8/yr of exposure)
  • 1 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems

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