Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Chrysler 200
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Chrysler 200 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 192 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 #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 68 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Seat Belts 34 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Service Brakes 19 complaints
Of the 192 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 192 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Chrysler 200 faces challenges with airbag deployment, engine issues, and electrical system failures. Frequent complaints and a significant recall for seat belt pretensioners highlight reliability concerns. Repair costs can be burdensome over its lifespan.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| seat belts | 30,000–80,000 miles | $300–$750 | occasional |
| service brakes | 40,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Timing belt inspection
- Cooling system flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery health check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Engine misfire or knock
- Electrical shorts or malfunctions
- Seat belt tension issues
- Brake pedal sponginess
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Chrysler 200 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.