The 2016 Chrysler 200 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,815,853 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 587 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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Consequence
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the…
STRUCTURE16V5890002016-08-10192 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
Consequence
If the chassis fastener joints are improperly torqued they may loosen and fail or fall out, reducing steering and handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
131
1crashes4fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
108
3crashes2fires1injuries
AIR BAGS
87
14crashes1fires16injuries
POWER TRAIN
62
1crashes1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
55
1crashes7fires2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
33
5crashes2injuries
STEERING
22
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
18
1crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13
Total complaints587
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I am reporting multiple safety-related issues involving my 2016 chrysler 200 s. On 02/06/2024, after an oil change at a dealership, the underbody skid plate bolts were not reinstalled. While driving, the skid plate fell and I lost control of the vehicle, creating a serious safety hazard. No…”
“I am reporting multiple safety-related issues involving my 2016 chrysler 200 s. On 02/06/2024, after an oil change at a dealership, the underbody skid plate bolts were not reinstalled. While driving, the skid plate fell and I lost control of the vehicle, creating a serious safety hazard. No…”
“I am reporting multiple safety-related issues involving my 2016 chrysler 200 s. On 02/06/2024, after an oil change at a dealership, the underbody skid plate bolts were not reinstalled. While driving, the skid plate fell and I lost control of the vehicle, creating a serious safety hazard. No…”
“While driving, my 2016 chrysler 200 (3.6l v6) experienced a sudden and complete electrical failure. All systems shut down simultaneously, including the dashboard, engine, power steering assist, and electrical accessories. The vehicle coasted to a stop and would not restart—no crank, no dash…”
“During acceleration, thick white smoke began to come out tail pipe. Car instantly turns off in the middle of the street in rush hour traffic while I had my 4 year old daughter in the car. Police threatened to impound car if not moved immediately. Had to pay a hefty tow fee twice to get the car to…”
“Service airbag system my car doesn’t start”
“The contact owns a 2016 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking erratically. There was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact also noticed the strong…”
“My airbag sensor has randomly come on and off for about 2 years, it sense cut off and stayed off up until recently in early 2025 the “service passenger airbagâ€� sensor comes on and stays on which affects the ability to pass a state inspection in virginia.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Chrysler 200 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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