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Chrysler 200Model year report

2013 Chrysler 200 Problems

Compared with other Chrysler 200 years

More complaints than typical for this model

72/100 1.7× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2014

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
628filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
58,576miles, 406 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl · flex-fuel FWD · 19 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Chrysler 200 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2013 Chrysler 200 most often report two things: front seat headrests that deploy on their own while the car is parked or moving, and the engine losing power and stalling at stops, in traffic, at speed. Complaints range from low mileage (under 50,000) to well over 100,000 miles, and many describe dealers unable to reproduce the stall or charging for headrest repairs. Electrical faults (alternators, random no-starts, horn and wiper issues) and transmission shift problems also come up.

  1. Engine

    Engine stalls and loses power while driving

    • 141 complaints (22%)
    • median 71,000 mi at 6.5 yrs old (103 state mileage)
    • 4 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2013–2026

    Owners describe the engine dying without warning while slowing for a stop, turning, idling, or at highway speed, sometimes after hard acceleration. Some say it restarts immediately, others that it will not start again for 30 minutes to several hours. Power steering and brakes assist are lost with the engine. Dealers reportedly found no fault codes or could not determine a cause; one complaint ties the failure to the engine oil pressure recall for 2.4L engines. Reported from very low mileage up to about 180,000 miles, most often when slowing or stopped in traffic.

    Recall 13V5520001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask whether the engine oil pressure recall (13V552000) has been completed on 2.4L cars, and have a mechanic scan stored codes and check for oil pressure and crankshaft sensor history.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My car quits on me while driving on the highway. Especially while slowing down. No warning lights or signs. This is very dangerous and scary! I took it to a Chrysler dealer they couldn't figure out what's wrong with it I've had this car since 2014. I always kept my car up. I don't understand what's wrong with it.”

    NHTSA complaint #11342853, filed 2020-08, 223,000 miles

    “Engine keeps stalling at stop lights and signs, my kids are in the car and don't want to get hit because of it, car has 129,000 miles always been very well maintained and now only problems. Also we bought the car brand new made every payment on time only to start having problems once it's paid off. So frustrating”

    NHTSA complaint #11308599, filed 2020-02, 129,000 miles
  2. Seats

    Active headrest deploys on its own

    • 87 complaints (14%)
    • median 74,500 mi at 7.2 yrs old (60 state mileage)
    • 15 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2014–2026

    Complaints describe the front driver or passenger seat headrest snapping forward without any impact, sometimes while the car is parked and off, sometimes while driving. Owners report the mechanism contains plastic pieces that crack, letting the restraint release, and several say they were struck in the back of the head. Dealers either could not identify a cause, quoted the owner for a replacement, or stated the repair was not covered and the vehicle no longer qualified for the recall. Reported from roughly 36,000 to 154,000 miles, often while stationary and turned off.

    Recall 17V640000Recall 16V6680007 related service bulletins

    What to check: Sit in both front seats and check that the headrests are upright, undamaged and not loose; ask whether the active head restraint recall (17V640000) was performed and whether any headrest has been replaced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The headrest of my seat popped out while driving and forcefully hit the back of my head. The occurrence was random and happened dangerously while driving on a city street. Luckily I wasn't severely harmed in the process however I do imagine that a driver can potentially be harmed severely within this occurrence. I felt as if I was punched in the back of my head with brute force”

    NHTSA complaint #11400171, filed 2021-03, 88,598 miles

    “Head rest deployed on it's own and there was no accident, no bags were deployed , and the car was parked . Went to a dealer and he was no help.the thing is I did nothing t cause it to deploy. If I were driving it would have cause a accident by hittig my head.”

    NHTSA complaint #11351963, filed 2020-08, 84,494 miles
  3. Electrical system

    Electrical faults: no-start, alternator and accessory

    • 105 complaints (17%)
    • median 71,500 mi at 6.2 yrs old (80 state mileage)
    • 8 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2013–2026

    Owners report intermittent no-crank conditions, repeated alternator failures, radios that crackle or stop working, power windows that move one side but not the other, horns and wipers operating on their own, and the trunk release failing. Complaints describe shorted electrical systems that leave the car dead and hard to restart, and shops unable to pinpoint the cause. Reported from roughly 50,000 to 130,000 miles, as intermittent faults that come and go.

    Recall 13V2820004 related service bulletins

    What to check: Try every window, the horn, wipers, trunk release and radio, and ask about alternator or battery replacements and whether the air bag/electrical recall (13V282000) was completed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Had to get radio fixed when I first got the car. After a year it started making crackling sounds, then it stopped. So I started playing cds and now they make a popping sound every 3 seconds. The trunk was opening once and a while now it doesn't open without moving the back seat. While looking for a resolve, I see many people have these same problems.”

    NHTSA complaint #11352609, filed 2020-09, 65,200 miles

    “My power windows won't go up at times. When my driver side window rolls up then the passenger side window won't roll up and vice versa. When my passenger side window works fine the driver side window won't roll up. The electrical problem has caused my cigarette lighters and charger ports in my car to stop working! It happens whether sitting still or moving. The window wash that window cleaner comes out of keeps getting clogged.”

    NHTSA complaint #11355635, filed 2020-09, 130,000 miles
  4. Transmission and drivetrain

    Transmission will not shift or engage

    • 87 complaints (14%)
    • median 34,500 mi at 3.0 yrs old (70 state mileage)
    • 6 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2013–2025

    Complaints describe the car refusing to upshift out of first gear, revving to 6,000-7,000 RPM without gaining speed, jerking on takeoff, or stopping forward and reverse motion altogether. Some owners mention a transmission control module code or a pressure failure found by an independent shop; dealers often reported no fault found. Reported from about 85,000 to 165,000 miles, sometimes after repeated jerky-shift complaints.

    2 related service bulletins

    What to check: Test drive from a cold start and note any delayed or hard shifts, and ask whether the transmission fluid and torque converter have been serviced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “In july 2019, my 2013 Chrysler 200, that I purchased brand new in 2014 just stopped. Wouldn't go forward or backward. I was stuck in the middle of the road on a steep hill. I went from 45 MPH to nothing without any warning. No warning lights ever came on and the car wasn't acting any different than it had the million times I had taken it to the dealership for it being jerky when taking off. They repeatedly told me there were no issues found and the car was fine. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11385417, filed 2020-12, 84,000 miles

    “Chyrlser 200 4cyl sedan. When driving on the freeway the car doesn't shift to the proper gear. The rpms would be between 6000-7000 and couldn't get over 60 MPH. It has happened twice in the past month. The check engine light showed up the second time with a code p0882 transmission control module.”

    NHTSA complaint #11407403, filed 2021-04, 108,925 miles
  5. Fuel system

    Stall or rough running tied to fuel system faults

    • 52 complaints (8%)
    • median 77,000 mi at 5.8 yrs old (36 state mileage)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2013–2026

    Some owners link stalling to fuel delivery, reporting a fuel odor after refueling, hesitation and elevated RPM before power loss, and evaporative system codes. Others describe a fuel tank control valve failure or a replacement Evaporator System Integrity Module that did not resolve the problem. Reported between roughly 46,000 and 160,000 miles, often on the highway or after refueling.

    Recall 13V0430001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask about any check-engine codes for the evap system and fuel pump work, look for a fuel smell around the filler neck, and confirm the fuel tank recall (13V043000) status by VIN.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I doing 70mph on the fwy and the car just lost power. I took it to a shop and they said it was the fuel pump. I had it replaced. 1 week later I tried to start the car and it would not start. I called aaa and when they came the car started. The same day I was on the fwy and the engine shut down again. I was terrified as a big rig was right behind me. I called the mechanic and had the car towed to his shop. He tested it and said the fuel pump must be bad. We replaced it again. The car seemed to run fine. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11378404, filed 2020-12, 79,000 miles

    “The car has a broken control valve in the fuel tank as the dealer told me and this car should also be on a recall to replace the fuel tank as it was dangerous to drive .”

    NHTSA complaint #11308807, filed 2020-02, 90,000 miles

Buying note. Check the recall status by VIN for the headrest, occupant restraint and engine oil pressure campaigns, and inspect both front headrests closely since many owners paid out of pocket. A long test drive with several stops and a cold start will show up stalling and shift problems that a short drive can miss.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 628 consumer complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200. 406 of the complaints include a mileage, and 42% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,576 miles. Of all complaints, 23 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 35 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 215 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 6 Chrysler 200 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 72 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (36), Exterior lighting (35), Electronic stability control (29), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (26), Body and structure (15), Suspension (14), Engine cooling (5), Wheels (4), Tires (3), Equipment (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Car had a recall of airbag module (s61) & after this was repaired, it has a seatbelt warning for active head restraint bc14 (circuit open). I've seen many posts about a similar problem with Chrysler cars. And, now I have to pay to get this repaired or the headrest may not operate properly in the event of a rear end accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11172707, filed 2019-01, 100,540 miles

Engine: “I was driving in the middle of the street when the car just shut off completely. The car stall I had to call the tow truck and the police for help because I couldn't even put my emergency lights on. I waited for 2 hours and suddenly the car went back on. The car like if nothing ever happened. It was scary luck that I wasn't on the freeway with my children at that time.”

NHTSA complaint #11209154, filed 2019-05, 14 miles

Electrical system: “My Chrysler 200 2013 touring stalled on me while coming to a stop at a stop sign I was stuck in a intersection for almost an hour and had to direct traffic around me so I wouldn't get hit. This is not the first time this has happened. This is the 5th time my car has stalled on me and I've only had it for 2 months, stalled twice on busy intersections I could have died. …”

NHTSA complaint #11165156, filed 2019-01, 101,000 miles

Seat belts: “Within the last two months my passenger side seatbelt has jammed up twice. When it occurred I was not in my vehicle nor was I driving. I frequently have passenger seat riders and this problem indeed is hazardous. I spoke with a representative at landers dodge and they didn't know what too do too resolve this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10597358, filed 2014-06, 27,695 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

42% of the 406 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,200 and 87,000 miles.

17%0–109%10–2517%25–5021%50–7517%75–10015%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (406 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 58,576 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Chrysler 200. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
200 · sedan FWD★★★★☆4 / 3314 · 11.1% risk

Neighbouring years: 2012: same overall rating; 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Chrysler 200 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
200 FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed automatic203023$2,900
200 FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic212823$2,900
200 Convertible FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,200
200 FWD3.6L 6-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic192822$3,050
200 Convertible FWD3.6L 6-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic192822$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Chrysler 200 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 215 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 215 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler 200

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20174344,00015270 · FewerFalling
201634541,000252747 · TypicalFalling
20151,99344,0008527100 · MoreFalling
201419255,00014227 · FewerFalling
201362858,576542272 · MoreFalling
201263859,957442274 · MoreFalling
201133642,0623—2350 · TypicalFalling
20101372,9500———Not enough data

All Chrysler 200 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chrysler 200?

Owners of the 2013 Chrysler 200 most often report two things: front seat headrests that deploy on their own while the car is parked or moving, and the engine losing power and stalling at stops, in traffic, at speed. The issues reported most often: Engine stalls and loses power while driving; Active headrest deploys on its own; Electrical faults: no-start, alternator and accessory.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Chrysler 200 have?

NHTSA recorded 628 consumer complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Chrysler 200 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 171 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine with 145.

Has the 2013 Chrysler 200 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2013 Chrysler 200 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2013 Chrysler 200 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Chrysler 200 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Chrysler 200 (200, 3.6L 6-cyl · flex-fuel) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Chrysler 200 reported?

Among the 406 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,576 miles and the middle half falls between 23,200 and 87,000 miles; 42% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.