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2016 Chrysler 200 reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Chrysler 200 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
587
119 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ENGINE
131 complaints
Recalls on record
2
see below
Reported harm
32 reported crashes · 26 injuries · 16 fires

What owners report fails — 2016 Chrysler 200

  • ENGINE 131
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 108
  • AIR BAGS 87
  • POWER TRAIN 62
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 55

2 recalls on record for the 2016 Chrysler 200

  • NHTSA 18V332000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an i
  • NHTSA 16V589000 · 2016 · STRUCTURE If the chassis fastener joints are improperly torqued they may loosen and fail or fall out, reducing steering and handli
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Chrysler 200 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Chrysler 200 reliable?

NHTSA has 587 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Chrysler 200 and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (131 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Chrysler 200 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chrysler 200?

Owners most often report problems with: engine (131), electrical system (108), air bags (87), power train (62). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2016 Chrysler 200?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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