2014 Chrysler 200 Problems And Complaints

User complaints and problems

Electrical Problems 

• Door locks – Users reported the front door locks to not work and they had to manually use the key to open and lock the door. The cause was found to be a dead door lock switch which had to be replaced.
• MAF sensor – The mass airflow sensor was said to fail and cause improper amounts of fuel to enter the engine. This often caused the car to stall and the sensor had to be immediately replaced.

Mechanical Problems 

• Engine – The owners noticed a puddle of oil underneath the car and some even noticed a hesitation in the drive when trying to accelerate, eventually stalling the car. The dealers had to take the engine apart and it was found that the oil filter housing and the filter were broken and needed a replacement.
• Fuel system - The car was said to stutter and misfire with a gas smell in the cabin. The user stopped the car and got it towed to the nearby dealer. It was found that the fuel pump had cracked and it sprayed fuel on the bottom of the car. Mechanics claimed it to be a rare sighting and needed to replace the fuel pump.
• Powertrain – The transmission was said to jerk and make a grinding noise while driving. This was said to be a very common issue and the transmission bands were said to need a rebuild while the torque converter needed to be replaced. This expensive visit to the dealers fixed the issue.
• Brakes – The users found the brake pedal to feel weird and the car was taking extra time to slow down than usual. The dealers inspected and found the brake fluid to be low as the master cylinder was said to be faulty, causing this leak.
• Steering wheel – The steering rack assembly had to be replaced as the steering started feeling very hard. It made maneuvering the car difficult and could cause a collision if driven for long.

Safety Problems 

• Airbags – The users noticed the airbag lights turning on and off intermittently while driving. This causes serious issues as the airbags may not even deploy during a crash. Owners had to get the airbags and the airbag modules replaced.

Interior Problems 

• Seats – The driver headrest was said to fracture due to the active head restraint activation even though there were no collisions.

Exterior Problems 

• Headlights – A deteriorated seal on the headlights lets moisture seep in and this causes condensation in the unit. It also damaged the bulb inside and needed to be replaced. The lights, in general, were said to be very poor and dull, making it hard to drive at night.

2014 Chrysler 200 recalls

S. No.	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1.	15th September 2016	16V668000	Airbags/ Seatbelt pretensioners may be disabled.	If the airbags and pretensioners are disabled, the risk of injuries increases.	Dealers will replace the OCR.

Should you buy the 2014 Chrysler 200?

The Chrysler 200 is definitely a sedan worth considering if you haven’t. This compact sedan has faced a very limited set of complaints and most of them have immediate and easy fixes. Users had issues with the airbag and seatbelts, which the company resolved by recalling all the affected vehicles. The Chrysler feels very sturdy and stable to drive, making it safe and the user-friendly drive character makes it easy for a new driver to drive this car around safely. The Honda and Chevrolet might be cheaper to maintain but the Chrysler 200 has far lesser issues when compared and this clearly shows the car to be reliable. For this reason, we suggest picking the Chrysler 200 over its rivals.