Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Chrysler 200
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Chrysler 200 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 345 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V589000 Improperly Torqued Fasteners NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 132 complaints
- Electrical System 113 complaints
- Air Bags 88 complaints
- Power Train 63 complaints
- Unknown or Other 55 complaints
- Service Brakes 33 complaints
Of the 345 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 345 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Chrysler 200 has significant owner complaints related to the engine and electrical system, with 345 total complaints and two recalls. The most frequent issues are with the engine and electrical system, indicating potential reliability concerns. The limited recall efforts and focus on specific components suggest reliability risks that prospective buyers should consider.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | 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 pad and rotor replacements
- Transmission fluid service
- Engine coolant replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery inspection and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Electrical faults
- Steering looseness
- Unresponsive brakes
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Chrysler 200 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.