NHTSA has 371 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Chrysler 200[1]. The engine group leads the list, and the page below also covers recalls, fuel use and safety ratings.
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.
- Engine. 145 complaints[4]. Owners describe the car stalling or cutting out while driving or stopped at a light. In the stories we read, dealers often could not find a fault code to explain it.
- Electrical System. 73 complaints[5]. Owners describe sudden power loss, with dead gauges and no hazard lights, sometimes followed by a tow to the dealer.
- Air Bags. 59 complaints[6]. Owners describe air bags that did not deploy after a crash, a warning light that stayed on, and trouble booking a recall visit.
- Power Train. 41 complaints[7]. Owners describe hard jolts and lag when the car shifts gears.
- Unknown Or Other. 38 complaints[8].
- Seat Belts. 32 complaints[9].
- Exterior Lighting. 27 complaints[10].
- Brakes. 26 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2011 200 is necessarily included.
- Seat Belts › Pretensioner (16V668), September 2016. About 1,435,625 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Air Bags (13V282), July 2013. About 442,320 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Steering › Column (11V315), June 2011. About 11,096 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, steering problems, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Convertible, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[15] | 20 / 28 / 23 | $2,900 |
| 200 Convertible, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[16] | 18 / 29 / 22 | $3,050 |
| 200 Convertible, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive[17] | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 |
| 200, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[3] | 21 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 |
| 200, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[18] | 20 / 30 / 23 | $2,900 |
| 200, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive[19] | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: CONVERTIBLE FWD[20], 4 DR FWD[21].
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2011 Chrysler 200 with 2.4L 4-cylinder[22] | 173 to 283 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2011 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 371 | 3 |
| 2012 | 638 | 4 |
| 2013 | 628 | 5 |
| 2014 | 192 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1,993 | 8 |
| 2016 | 344 | 2 |
| 2017 | 43 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the 200 show 371 complaints and 3 recalls for 2011[2]. Among the 7 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2011 and 3 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2017 (43) and the most are for 2015 (1,993)[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2011 200?
The record for this model year centers on the car losing power or stalling, which shows up in the engine and electrical groups[4][5]. The air bag group also stands out because it ties to crashes[6]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold[1]. Check the recalls, fuel and safety sections on this page before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 200?
- Owners name the engine group most often[4], followed by the electrical system[5] and air bags[6].
- Does the 2011 Chrysler 200 have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year fact lists recalls for this model year[2], and the Recalls section on this page lists them.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Chrysler 200?
- See the fuel economy section of this page, which is built from EPA data.
- Is the 2011 Chrysler 200 reliable?
- Owners filed 371 complaints[1], with the engine group at the top[4]. Read the problems section and the safety section to judge for yourself.
- Is 2011 the best year for the Chrysler 200?
- See the by-year comparison section on this page, which lays the years side by side[2].
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Chrysler 200
Compare all model years of the Chrysler 200
Similar cars from 2011: compact cars
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 371 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Chrysler 200 (15 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 8 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Chrysler 200 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for 200, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 145 complaints name the engine component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 26,931). NHTSA vehicle records
- 73 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 62,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 59 complaints name the air bags component group (10 crashes, 1 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 41 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 28,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 38 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 89,672). NHTSA vehicle records
- 32 complaints name the seat belts component group (5 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the brakes component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 29,950). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 16V668, filed September 15, 2016: Seat Belts › Pretensioner. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 13V282, filed July 2, 2013: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 11V315, filed June 8, 2011: Steering › Column. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for 200 Convertible, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for 200 Convertible, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 29 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for 200 Convertible, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for 200, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 30 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for 200, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, CONVERTIBLE FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2011 Chrysler 200 with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 173 to 283 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 200 4DR SEDAN LX/LIMITED: length 192 in, width 72 in, height 55 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,389 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 200 4DR SEDAN TOURING: length 192 in, width 72 in, height 55 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,558 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov