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2013 Chrysler 200
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 628
- Received Jan 2013 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine suddenly shuts off while driving62 complaints · 9.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract52 complaints · 8.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbags fail to deploy in crashes27 complaints · 4.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #17V640000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
- Recall #16V668000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 23 crashes, 3 fires, 35 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 85 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 9 |
| Total | 628 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 62 | 9.9% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 52 | 8.3% | 19.2× | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 27 | 4.3% | – | NHTSA recall #13V282000, #16V668000, #17V640000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 23 | 3.7% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 22 | 3.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 18 | 2.9% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 18 | 2.9% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 16 | 2.5% | – | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 16 | 2.5% | – | NHTSA recall #13V552000 |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 15 | 2.4% | – | NHTSA recall #16V668000 |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 12 | 1.9% | – | NHTSA recall #13V043000 |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 10 | 1.6% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 8 | 1.3% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 8 | 1.3% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 7 | 1.1% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 7 | 1.1% | – | |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 7 | 1.1% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 6 | 1.0% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 6 | 1.0% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 6 | 1.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #17V640000October 10, 2017363,930 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seats: front assembly: head restraint
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
NHTSA recall #16V668000September 15, 20161,435,625 vehicles affected
air bags; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seat belts: pretensioner
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
NHTSA recall #13V552000November 6, 2013521 vehicles affected
engine
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
NHTSA recall #13V282000July 2, 2013442,320 vehicles affected
air bags; electrical system
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
NHTSA recall #13V043000February 6, 20131,785 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline; fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2013 Chrysler 200.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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