1st generation · JS (Chrysler JS, Mitsubishi GS-derived) · 2,847 complaints, 1,913 with mileage
Owners filed 2,847 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011–2014 Chrysler 200, and 1,913 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 21,000 and 90,000 miles. The median is 59,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the engine (15.7% of complaints, typically around 62,000 miles), the airbag system (14.9% of complaints, typically around 62,000 miles), the electrical system (12.1% of complaints, typically around 69,850 miles).
7 recall campaigns cover this generation.
| System | Complaints | Share | Typical mileage | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 447 | 15.7% | 62,000 | 21,000–102,000 |
| Air Bags | 425 | 14.9% | 62,000 | 38,000–90,000 |
| Electrical System | 344 | 12.1% | 69,850 | 42,000–100,000 |
| Seat Belts | 216 | 7.6% | 54,000 | 32,954–73,000 |
| Unknown Or Other | 207 | 7.3% | 77,000 | 51,000–106,000 |
| Power Train | 168 | 5.9% | 41,500 | 8,400–80,000 |
| Steering | 120 | 4.2% | 38,000 | 8,059–83,300 |
| Service Brakes | 119 | 4.2% | 29,963 | 8,000–62,000 |
| Seats | 115 | 4.0% | 75,000 | 50,547–100,000 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 99 | 3.5% | 70,750 | 50,000–99,751 |
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 518 | 377 |
| 2012 | 1,011 | 736 |
| 2013 | 1,006 | 619 |
| 2014 | 312 | 181 |
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 59,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The engine accounts for 15.7% of complaints (447 reports, 351 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 62,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 21,000 and 102,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 14.9% of complaints (425 reports, 175 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 62,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 38,000 and 90,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 12.1% of complaints (344 reports, 249 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 69,850 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 42,000 and 100,000 miles.
The seat belts account for 7.6% of complaints (216 reports, 58 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 54,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 32,954 and 73,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.3% of complaints (207 reports, 125 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 77,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 51,000 and 106,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 5.9% of complaints (168 reports, 126 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 41,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 8,400 and 80,000 miles.
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2012 model year drew the most — 1,011 complaints — while 2014 drew the fewest at 312. The median year sits at 762.
NHTSA records 7 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Of the 2,847 complaints filed against this generation, 128 reported a crash; 21 reported a fire; 137 reported an injury; 3 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 4.5% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 21,000 and 90,000 miles, with a median of 59,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the engine and the airbag system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 62,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failure — internal relay/solder degradation, most commonly the fuel pump relay, causing no-start, stall while driving, and unrelated multi-system electrical faults (wipers, horn, lights). Shared with other 2011-2014 Chrysler/Dodge products using the 04692346-family TIPM.
Unexpected engine stalling without stored fault codes, concentrated in the early years of the generation; a large share of the generation's ODI complaint volume.
The 4-speed automatic paired with the 2.4L (base trims) draws harsh/erratic shift and durability complaints; the 6-speed 62TE is the stronger pairing.
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 17V640000 | 2017-12-04 | Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint |
| 16V668000 | 2017-08-15 | Seat Belts:Pretensioner |
| 13V552000 | 2013-12-24 | Engine |
| 13V282000 | 2013-11-19 | Air Bags |
| 13V043000 | 2013-04-04 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly |
| 11V487000 | 2011-12-28 | Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 11V315000 | 2011-07-04 | Steering:Column |