Chrysler 200
7 model years from 2011 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2011–2017
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 23–27 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 16 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2015 (1,979)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 4,554 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 200 in brief
The 2017 Chrysler 200 is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,472 lb (4dr Sedan I-4 FWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (23 city / 36 highway), 0% better than the 2017 midsize car average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,500 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Chrysler 200 has 7 model years in our data, from 2011 to 2017.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 27 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (1,172), engine (1,116), power train (876).
Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2015 has the most recalls (8); all years together count 16 campaigns and 3,842 owner complaints.
How the 2011 200 compares
The 2011 Chrysler 200 is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 192 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,389 lb (4dr Sedan LX/Limited).
About the Chrysler 200
The Chrysler 200 is a mid-size sedan that was manufactured and marketed by Chrysler from model years 2011 to 2017 across two generations in four-door sedan and two-door convertible body styles.
From the Wikipedia article "Chrysler 200", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 200 pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2017 200
43 owner complaints · 1 recall · 2 crash reports
Year to avoid2015 200
1,979 owner complaints · 8 recalls · 24 fire reports · 100 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
200 changes by model year
- 2015
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- Best combined MPG up from 24 to 27
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 27 MPG | 192.9 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 1 | 43 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 27 MPG | 192.9 in | 3,794 lb | Not rated | 2 | 345 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 27 MPG | 192.9 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 8 | 1,979 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 191.7 in | 3,404 lb | Not rated | 1 | 177 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 191.7 in | 3,404 lb | Not rated | 5 | 555 |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 191.7 in | 3,389 lb | Not rated | 4 | 508 |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 191.7 in | 3,389 lb | Not rated | 3 | 235 |
Alternatives to the 2017 200
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Mustang | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2017 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Impala | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Camaro | 25 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →