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2016 Chrysler 200 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 345 total for the year
Median mileage
67,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Chrysler 200, 2% of the 345 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“As I was driving I started to smell something burning one of my children began to cough as I looked back at him and then out the windshield again I seen smoke coming from the hood area so I immediately pulled off the rode and got both of my children out of the car as we moved away from the car the smoke began to get thicker and the next thing that happened was my car was up in flames. No lights on the dashboard came on the temperature of the car was normal no alarms going off on car before or while car was smoking. I was on a city street”

NHTSA complaint #11279696, filed 2019-11, 2 miles

“The top rear tip of both front doors catches on the top front tip of the rear doors, making it difficult to open the doors at times. It happens so often that the paint is rubbed off both pieces on both sides of the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11338969, filed 2020-07, 90,000 miles

“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 warning indicators were present prior to this failure. The issue was identified immediately after leaving the dealership and is not properly documented in service records. …”

NHTSA complaint #11728090, filed 2026-03

“The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the front passenger's side tire detached. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the place of residence. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11632455, filed 2024-12, 128,000 miles

“2016 Chrysler 200. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle starting hard and rough, electrical issues and front passenger door shutting hard. The consumer stated the vehicle had multiple failures including the parking brake engaging on it's own, the accelerator pedal sticking, wiring systems, the air conditioner and transmission ruptured. The powertrain, control module, compressor, etc condenser was locked. The vehicle starts hard. There was a knocking noise on start up. The tire came off the vehicle while driving. While depressing the brake pedal the vehicle began to lurch forward. …”

NHTSA complaint #11065188, filed 2018-02

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201712%
201662%
2015291%
201474%
2013152%
2012193%
201162%
201018%

Other parts of the 2016 Chrysler 200

Engine
132 complaintsElectrical system
113 complaintsAir bags
88 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsOther or unknown
56 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Chrysler 200

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology