2016 Chrysler 200 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 18%of 345 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Chrysler 200, 18% of the 345 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The transmission will change gear unexpectedly. Cause my car to jerk shake and unusual long delay to accelerate at times even rev high while prolonged delay before accelerating. This has caused multiple situations that made the safety of driving this vehicle unpredictable and a hazard for me and other motorist.”
NHTSA complaint #11240750, filed 2019-07, 28,000 miles“My car is struggling with starting. Multiple times it has left me stranded. First trip to dealership, they stated it needed a computer update. The problem got worse after the computer update and begin happening more and more often. Gives me a service transmission message. It's only at 67,000 miles and I havent owned it a year. Very frustrated. It is going back to the dealership tomorrow!”
NHTSA complaint #11253062, filed 2019-09, 67,000 miles“Vehicle has a hard time changing gears. When speeding up vehicle jerks hard and makes loud noice in tranmission area. Passengers have noticed how it struggles to change gears. Have taken into to dealer but they say they can not replicate problem. It also seems to surge randomly when coming to a stop. Afraid I'll hit car in front of me. Also dealer not able to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11024694, filed 2017-09, 13,361 miles“Vehicle stalls without notice in the middle of the road. Can't display hazard lights. Must return the car to park and wait a few minutes before restarting. Stalled in the middle of a turn on my wife when taking my toddler o preschool. This is a huge safety concern! This vehicle is going to get someone killed.”
NHTSA complaint #11142228, filed 2018-10, 50,000 miles“I was coming to a stop at a stop sign, I was at about 15mph when the dash lights came on. The parking brake activated and the transmission dropped out of gear as I came to a skidding halt. Service transmission and service parking brake messages came up on the dash. Then wouldn't shift into any other gears even with the transmission override pulled. Luckily I was on a quieter road in my town.”
NHTSA complaint #11098237, filed 2018-05, 59,124 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11024056Oct 2, 2025948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following…
- 10248564Sep 16, 2023MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
- 10244403Sep 16, 2023MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
- 10222964Jan 4, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10224601Jan 1, 2022Powertrain Control Module.
- 10230242Jul 10, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
- 10221656Jul 10, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
- 10221182Apr 21, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
- 10221181Apr 21, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10194035Apr 21, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Chrysler 200
132 complaintsElectrical system
113 complaintsAir bags
88 complaintsOther or unknown
56 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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