Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Chrysler 200
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Chrysler 200 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 336 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V282000 Non-Deployment of Head Restraints NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V315000 STEERING COLUMN NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 119 complaints
- Electrical System 68 complaints
- Air Bags 48 complaints
- Power Train 38 complaints
- Unknown or Other 36 complaints
- Seat Belts 25 complaints
Of the 336 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 336 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Chrysler 200 has a below-average reliability rating due to a significant number of owner complaints, particularly regarding the engine and electrical system. Three recall campaigns highlight issues with the seat belts, electrical system, and steering column. The volume of complaints indicates potential reliability concerns, but data is limited beyond these issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $600–$1,800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery inspection
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires
- Electrical shorts
- Airbag warning lights
- Steering wheel play
- Transmission slips
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Chrysler 200 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.