2011 Chrysler 200 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 14%of 336 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Chrysler 200, 14% of the 336 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling on m59 in oakland county my drivers side tire blew out causing the car to hit the concrete median as steering would not function. My car damage rendered it a total loss and caused physical injury to me. The oakland sheriff dept responded and I was taken by ambulance to the troy beaumont hospital. This happened 10/10/2020. I remain in great pain in areas of head and torso.”
NHTSA complaint #11364603, filed 2020-10, 55,500 miles“The airbag that was in my driver side head rest popped out with my car turned off, and parked while I was setting in the driver seat. The car was not hit. I reached over to get my purse out of the passage side and when I set back up and started to exit the car, it released. (hitting me in the back of the head)”
NHTSA complaint #11182505, filed 2019-02, 1,150 miles“Takata recall. Have registered for recall replacement of air bags in december 2016. Had previously inquired at dealership in july 2016 of availability of replacements. I was told I would be notified when available. Have received no notification of availability. My wife won't ride in the vehicle. I can not sell it as the first question asked is about air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #10995488, filed 2017-06, 8,700 miles“The light for the airbag malfunction on the dash stays on all the time. When I first start the car it dings as it comes on. This car only has 12,000 miles on it now, but only 5,000 when this started. I am afraid of a malfunction if I have an accident. They light stays on all the time until you shut the car off. This started last june of 2015 and has happened every day since.”
NHTSA complaint #10818842, filed 2016-01, 5,000 miles“S61 recall for some kind of safety module for my car. Chrysler won't fix it and it has been well over 6 months. My life and the lives of my family members are in danger and Chrysler won't give me a loaner car to drive until the parts come in.”
NHTSA complaint #10968766, filed 2017-03, 91,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot…Covers: Chrysler 200 2011–2014, Dodge Avenger 2010–2014, Jeep Patriot 2010–2014 +3 more
- 13V282000Jul 2, 2013Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge…Covers: Chrysler 200 2011–2013, Dodge Avenger 2011–2013, Chrysler Sebring 2011–2013 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 12% |
| 2016 | 88 | 26% |
| 2015 | 327 | 16% |
| 2014 | 68 | 35% |
| 2013 | 171 | 27% |
| 2012 | 136 | 21% |
| 2011 | 48 | 14% |
| 2010 | 5 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chrysler 200
119 complaintsElectrical system
68 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chrysler 200
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology