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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.3× usual, mostly engine and air bags Extended coverage
432 serious complaints of 638, the most about engine (146) and air bags (136); 1.3× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2012 vehicles. 4 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jan 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Apr 2017
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Jun 2014)
- Repair program Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11) (U67, Jun 2026)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
638 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 22–24 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2012 200 trims
| Limited | S | Touring |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chrysler reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chrysler aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 43 | Engine (21) | — |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 344 | Engine (132) | — |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 1991 | Electrical system (754) | — |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 22–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 192 | Air bags (68) | — |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 21–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 628 | Air bags (171) | — |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 22–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 638 | Engine (146) | — |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 22–24 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 336 | Engine (119) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 43 |
| 2017 | Chrysler 200 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 43 |
| 2016 | Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 344 |
| 2016 | Chrysler 200 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 344 |
| 2015 | Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1991 |
| 2015 | Chrysler 200 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1991 |
| 2014 | Chrysler 200 C FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 192 |
| 2014 | Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 192 |
| 2013 | Chrysler 200 C FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 628 |
| 2013 | Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 628 |
| 2012 | Chrysler 200 C FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 638 |
| 2012 | Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 638 |
| 2011 | Chrysler 200 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 371 |
| 2011 | Chrysler 200 Convertible FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 336 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 200 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
23–27 |
| 2017 | 200 AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2016 | 200 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
23–27 |
| 2016 | 200 AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2015 | 200 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
23–27 |
| 2015 | 200 AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
22 |
| 2014 | 200 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–24 |
| 2014 | 200 Convertible | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22 |
| 2013 | 200 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–23 |
| 2013 | 200 Convertible | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
21–22 |
| 2012 | 200 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–24 |
| 2012 | 200 Convertible | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22 |
| 2011 | 200 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–24 |
| 2011 | 200 Convertible | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–23 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.