Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2013 Chrysler 200
The 2013 Chrysler 200 has had five recalls and 628 complaints, mainly involving airbags, engine, and electrical issues. Recalls address serious problems like engine stalling and airbag malfunctions. Due to numerous complaints, prospective buyers should carefully inspect these areas. The evidence points to a mix of high and medium-severity issues, necessitating thorough inspection.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Chrysler 200 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 628 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V640000 Active Headrests may not Deploy in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V552000 Loss of Oil Pressure may result in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V282000 Non-Deployment of Head Restraints NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V043000 Fuel Leakage or Engine Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 171 complaints
- Engine 145 complaints
- Electrical System 102 complaints
- Seat Belts 86 complaints
- Seats 82 complaints
- Power Train 62 complaints
Of the 628 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 628 complaints, owners report 35 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Airbags may not deploy
How to check: Verify airbag warning lights are off after start.
Engine stalls or fails
How to check: Listen for unusual noises or stalls during idle.
Electrical short circuits
How to check: Check functionality of all electric components.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for engine noises at startup.
Red flag: Unusual knocking or tapping sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Observe engine stability at idle.
Red flag: Engine stalls unexpectedly
- 03
City driving
What to check: Test electrical features like lights and radio.
Red flag: Any electrical components fail
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Check engine acceleration response and smoothness.
Red flag: Hesitation or poor acceleration
- 05
Braking test
What to check: Feel for any vibrations or noise when braking.
Red flag: Brakes feel spongy or noisy
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the engine been serviced regularly?
- Were any recalls already fixed?
- How often were oil changes conducted?
- Any electrical problems encountered?
- Has the airbag system been inspected?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle recall repair record
- Complete service history
- Title and registration papers
- Previous inspection reports
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Chrysler 200 at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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