2015 Chrysler 200: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Oct 8, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · MD · crash

I was attempting to turn around on my street and was hit on the driver's side by an oncoming car. Immediately thereafter, I tried to pull into a nearby driveway, but the car seemed to suddenly accelerate tremendously and plowed into the back of a parked car in that driveway. I was trying to brake but had no time as the car accelerated so suddenly. It damaged my grill and the bumper of the car that was hit. It appears that other owners of the Chrysler 200C have experienced similar issues with it accelerating when the driver is trying to brake.

Filed Jan 6, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 86,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle downshifted and failed to move; then lunged forward and accelerated independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2021 · Acceleration, Airbags · 53,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light would remain illuminated and would turn off and on without a passenger being in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the electrical wiring, but the failure reoccurred. Also, while attempting to accelerate from a stationary position, the accelerator pedal needed to be depressed almost to the floor before the vehicle responded. Occasionally, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the vehicle would suddenly lurch forward. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Nov 26, 2019 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · OH

When accelerating or coming to a stop the car will lunge forward forcefully. Seems like there are several owners with the same issue. How many times the the issue need to be reported before issuing a recall as this is very unsafe

Filed Nov 4, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 50,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 200. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate. When depressing the accelerator pedal, the rpms increased before the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. On multiple occasions, the vehicle stalled while driving without warning. The cause of the failures was not determined. Falkner chrysler (6643 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, pa) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 17,354 miles · MO

On multiple occasions I have been driving down the road and my car shifts very hard and has made grinding noises. Not only that but ever since I have bought it, it shifts like a rubber band being pulled back and makes you lunge forward. I believe I have taken it in 3 times now and with no resolution. The first time I took it in they had a service rep ride with me to see what I was feeling. He personally said that it wasn't shifting correctly and so they kept it. When I picked it up they informed me they did not find anything wrong with it but re-programmed it. As I left the dealership it shifted worse than before. I then called and complained and they said it was normal, on my way back home it was consistently shifting rough. I finally just pulled over shut the car off and started it up again. After doing so it shifted smoother but worse than it did before. On a separate occasion I was driving down the highway at a speed of 70 MPH set on cruise when I tried to disengage the cruise control function and it would not disengage! I was going from a highway to a speed limit change and could not get it. Luckily I have read about this happening and shifted it into neutral and I was able to disengage it after that.

Filed Aug 13, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 55,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 200. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked, made loud noises, and accelerated without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle decelerated when making a turn. The vehicle was taken to thomas dodge chrysler jeep ram (9604 indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322, 219‑924‑6100) where it was diagnosed that the air bag and the steering wheel control module needed to be repaired. The contact was sent back to the independent mechanic from where the vehicle was purchased. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was sold 'as is' and referred the contact to a muffler shop to repair the air bag and the steering. The contact stated that the air bag and the steering were repaired, but she was not informed of what was completed to repair the failures. The failures recurred a month later. The contact called the dealer back and was informed to go back to the seller. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 51,500 miles · NY · crash

On highway at dusk, lost both headlights at same time. Then pulled over - no lights in car. Two months later -- puling out of driveway of home -- backup mirror went blank and car accelerated on its own.

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 15,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 200. When switching the transmission to the park position, the vehicle would jerk. While the engine was idling, the rpms increased and caused a roaring sound from the engine. Also, while driving at speeds above 50 MPH, the vehicle would experience unintended acceleration. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2018 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · OH

Vehicle was in motion on freeway. As I applied the brake to slow the vehicle down, it suddenly accelerated. Continued brake pressure brought about the slowing of the vehicle. The unwanted acceleration was momentary but frightening as I was in traffic. This is a well known problem with the 9 speed transmission in this and other vehicles with no known fix. Make chrysler take these off the road!!!

Filed May 11, 2017 · Acceleration · 68,000 miles · AL

On 1 may 2017, I was driving my 2015 chrysler 200 to work. I was cruising at 67 MPH on the 4 lane highway in busy morning traffic. The car suddenly accelerated from 67 MPH to 70 MPH then to 74 MPH within a few seconds. I cancelled cruise control but the car stayed at the accelerated speed and I had no control over the car at that time. I tapped the brake with no response; then I tapped the accelerator and finally regained control and was then able to brake and slow the car down. When the car was accelerated to 74 MPH, I had no control and I could hear that it was winding and trying to shift to the next gear but it seemed stuck at 4000 rpms. This was a very scary experience. I will not allow my daughter to drive the car anymore. I also am afraid to drive it myself. It's a fairly new car and I have already gone to the dealership 2 times prior to this event because the car also suddenly accelerates when I take my foot off the accelerator attempting to brake. On a daily basis, I can feel the car speed up when I take my foot from the accelerator to the brake. This sudden surge could easily cause a fender bender. Each time I went to the dealership for this issue, they could not find anything wrong. When I called chrysler about this event on 1 may, I was offered assistance in getting it diagnosed again, but I have already done that and see no need since on both occasions they could not find anything wrong. I hope they buy this car back as I don't feel it's safe to trade in plus I am "upside down" so I would still be paying for it even if I traded it. I hope chrysler does the right thing by myself and others who are having problems with these vehicles because they are unsafe and unpredictable. See also odi 11102154. *dsy

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Transmission · 21,659 miles · IL

Transmission has numerous problems. Hard shifting, hesitations, and lunging forward are some examples of the problems with the transmission. My car has been to an authorized chrysler dealership several times for transmission repairs and they will not fix the problem. I've been told by the dealership that chrysler is aware of the issue but they won't do anything about it because the transmission was designed that way according to the dealership. There have been several times when coming to a stop that the car will downshift abruptly, causing my car to lunge forward, I've almost hit cars stopped in front of me when this happens. I do have service records from each time my car has been in the shop, which started in august of 2016.