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NHTSA has 628 owner complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200[1], and the model year has 5 recalls on file[2]. Air bags and engine problems lead the complaints, so check every recall on any car you are considering.

628owner complaints[1]
5recalls[2]
21–23MPG combined (EPA)[3]
4★NHTSA overall rating[4]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 628 owner complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200[1]. Of those, 23 mention a crash, 3 a fire and 35 injuries, with 0 deaths reported[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several parts.

The biggest groups are:

Component group Complaints Median miles at failure
Air bags[5] 171 65,500
Engine[6] 150 70,000
Electrical system[7] 102 71,000
Seat belts[8] 86 60,000
Seats[9] 82 71,200
Power train[10] 62 33,000

Air bags. In a sample of 12 air bag complaints we read, 5 describe a warning light that stays on and 3 describe air bags that did not deploy in a crash[5]. The group has 9 crashes and 13 injuries in its complaints[5].

Engine. In a sample of 12 engine complaints we read, 8 describe the car stalling or shutting off, at stops, at low speed or on the highway[6]. The group includes 3 fires[6]. The car has a fuel tank recall that can cause stalling (see recalls below)[11].

Electrical system. In a sample of 12 complaints we read, 6 describe lights or signals acting up, such as headlights, hazard lights, turn signals or dash lights[7].

Seat belts. In a sample of 12 complaints we read, 10 are owners who got a recall notice and were waiting for a repair part[8]. That matches the restraint module recall below[12].

Seats. The seats group has 82 complaints and 18 injuries, the most injuries of any group[9]. Power train complaints number 62, with a lower median failure mileage of 33,000[10].

Recalls

NHTSA lists these 5 recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 200[2]. Newest first:

Recalls cover only certain vehicles. Our facts do not say whether a given car was fixed, so confirm the status for the exact car you are looking at.

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on engine and body style. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
200, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd[3] 20 / 30 / 23 $2,900
200, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd[16] 21 / 28 / 23 $2,900
200, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd[17] 19 / 28 / 22 $3,050
200 Convertible, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd[18] 19 / 28 / 22 $3,050
200 Convertible, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd[19] 18 / 27 / 21 $3,200

The 3.6L is listed for Gasoline or E85[17]. The 2.4L versions use regular gasoline[3]. The 2.4L sedan rates 1 mpg better combined than the 3.6L sedan[3][17].

Safety ratings

In NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, the 4-door front-wheel-drive version earns 4 stars overall, 4 stars frontal, 3 stars side and 4 stars rollover, with a rollover risk of 11.1%[4]. A second listing, C FWD, is not rated[20].

Engine and size

The EPA test car list rates the 2.4L 4-cylinder at 173 hp[21]. Our data has no horsepower rating for the 3.6L[17].

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications, converted to inches and pounds, and can differ slightly from US models[22].

Body style Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
Sedan LX/Touring/Limited[22] 192 in 72 in 55 in 109 in 3,404 lb
Sedan S[23] 192 in 72 in 55 in 109 in 3,576 lb
Convertible LX[24] 195 in 72 in 58 in 109 in 3,898 lb
Convertible Touring/Limited/S[25] 195 in 72 in 58 in 109 in 3,999 lb

How 2013 compares with other years

2011: 371 complaints, 3 recalls20112012: 638 complaints, 4 recalls20122013: 628 complaints, 5 recalls62820132014: 192 complaints, 1 recalls20142015: 1,993 complaints, 8 recalls20152016: 344 complaints, 2 recalls20162017: 43 complaints, 1 recalls2017
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each 200 model year. The 2013 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20113713
20126384
20136285
20141921
20151,9938
20163442
2017431

NHTSA data for each Chrysler 200 model year[2]:

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

The 2013 model year has the third most complaints, behind 2015 and 2012, and the second most recalls, behind 2015[2]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so treat the comparison as rough.

Should you buy a used 2013 Chrysler 200?

The 2013 model year has 628 complaints and 5 recalls, which puts it near the high end for this model, though 2012 and 2015 have more complaints[1][2]. Several recalls involve air bags, head restraints or stalling, so the repair history of the exact car matters[13][12][14][15][11]. The sedan earned 4 stars overall from NHTSA[4]. Ask the seller for proof that every recall on that car was completed, and have a mechanic look for stalling and warning lights. Our data cannot say how any single car has been maintained.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chrysler 200?
Air bags (171 complaints) and the engine (150) are the largest groups among 628 NHTSA complaints[1][5][6]. In a sample of engine complaints we read, 8 of 12 describe stalling or shutting off[6].
How many recalls does the 2013 Chrysler 200 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2013 model year[2]. They cover head restraints, a restraint module, engine balance shaft bearings and a fuel tank valve[13][12][14][15][11].
What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Chrysler 200?
The 2.4L sedan is rated 23 mpg combined, and the 3.6L sedan 22 mpg combined[3][17]. The 2.4L convertible is rated 21 combined[19].
How safe is the 2013 Chrysler 200?
The 4-door front-wheel-drive version earned 4 stars overall from NHTSA, with 3 stars for side protection[4].
Is 2013 a good year for the Chrysler 200?
It has the third most complaints and the second most recalls of the seven model years, behind 2015 on recalls[2]. Check each car's recall history before buying[2].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 628 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Chrysler 200 (23 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 35 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Chrysler 200 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. 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
  4. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 3 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 171 complaints name the air bags component group (9 crashes, 0 fires, 13 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 150 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 102 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 71,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 86 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 82 complaints name the seats component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 18 injuries, median mileage at failure 71,200). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 62 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 33,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. Recall 13V043, filed February 6, 2013: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly. NHTSA recall database
  12. Recall 16V668, filed September 15, 2016: Seat Belts › Pretensioner. NHTSA recall database
  13. Recall 17V640, filed October 10, 2017: Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 13V552, filed November 6, 2013: Engine. NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 13V282, filed July 2, 2013: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
  16. EPA rating for 200, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. EPA rating for 200 Convertible, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, C FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  21. EPA Test Car List, 2013 Chrysler 200 with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 173 hp. www.epa.gov
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 200 4DR SEDAN LX/TOURING/LIMITED: length 192 in, width 72 in, height 55 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,404 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 200 4DR SEDAN S: length 192 in, width 72 in, height 55 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,576 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  24. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 200 CONVERTIBLE LX: length 195 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,898 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  25. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 200 CONVERTIBLE TOURING/LIMITED/S: length 195 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,999 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.