Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Chrysler 200
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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$13,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Chrysler 200 has below-average reliability due to numerous recalls and high complaint counts, particularly involving engine issues, airbag failures, and electrical system defects that can lead to safety concerns and costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| air bags | 60,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
| seat belts | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| fuel system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant system flush every 5 years
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Inspect spark plugs every 30,000 miles
- Check timing belt at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Frequent electrical issues
- Stalling or starting problems
- Check engine light persistence
- Intermittent airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Chrysler 200 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.