2015 Chrysler 200: multiple warning lights

Filed Jun 18, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · NJ

While driving my 2015 Chrysler 200, the vehicle randomly shifts into neutral without the driver initiating any gear change. Prior to this occurring, all dashboard warning lights illuminate simultaneously and the odometer display starts blinking so many lights — these appear to be warning signs of an electrical failure that then causes the transmission to shift into neutral while driving and sometimes even not able to shift gears. This has occurred multiple times at normal road speeds and causes sudden loss of power and vehicle control, creating a serious safety hazard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who confirmed it was an electrical issue beyond their capability. It was then taken to a Chrysler dealership who charged $250 per hour for diagnostics, kept the vehicle for a full day, and was unable to identify the cause. Their only suggestion was an aftermarket radio installed by a prior owner — however an aftermarket radio would not cause all dashboard lights to activate and the transmission to shift into neutral while driving. I contacted Chrysler corporate (Case #97099954) who confirmed no open recalls exist and refused to cover the repair stating the warranty has expired. However this is not a wear and tear issue — this is a safety defect. The sequence of all warning lights activating followed by the transmission shifting to neutral points to a failure in the vehicle electrical control system, possibly the TIPM or Transmission Control Module — both known problem areas on this model. This is a serious safety defect and I am requesting the federal safety agency investigate this issue on the 2015 Chrysler 200.

Filed Dec 14, 2023 · Electrical · CT

One day without warning (about 8/20/2023), the vehicle would not start. After too many attempts the vehicle went into a security lock out. Had a mobile locksmith come and issue 2 new key fobs, and he was able to get the car unlocked and started. Car ran fine for about 4 days and then once again would not start. Car was towed to dealership where I was advised it was a bad battery. Battery was replaced 9/6/23. No issues for just over 1.5 months. Then, without any warning, all of the lights on the dashboard lit up on 10/30/23 (everything from the battery light, to the check engine, to even the "service parking break" alert). The car even lost power steering. Luckily, I had enough time to pull into a parking lot and get the car parked in a spot. The car then lost its ability to start. Car was then towed to same repair center where they then advised me it was a bad alternator, and everything wrong was because of a Non-OEM sound system placed in the car (this was installed in June of 2020 and has run with zero issues) - they stated the alternator needed to be replaced. No mention of a bad alternator was reported in the first inspection of the same issue. Alternator was then replaced at a different repair facility. Somewhere between the two facilities, the additional sound system was disconnected from power from the car and is no longer active. It is also important to note the system is hooked up to secondary battery, not the main battery in the front of car. In all, the car went back into the first repair facility from 10/30/23, was towed to the second on 11/6/23, and was finally returned 12/12/23. Even though it was at the first repair facility for a week, no repairs were done until it was towed to the second. However, today (12/14/23) just two days after getting the car back with NO Non-OEM sound system active, I am having the exact same issues for which I initially brought it to the first repair center. All of the lights on the dash went on and I lost power steering.

Filed Jun 5, 2021 · Engine · IN

Engine stalls, and dies constantly. Seems to help if it idles for 15 minutes prior to driving even in the warm summer months. All lights went off, looked like a Christmas tree, car floored wouldn't go above 30 mph. Made it home, next day all the lights were off except for the check engine light.

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 73,000 miles · FL

Car shuts off while braking, and turns everything off. It also 'locks' the brake, and takes minutes to release. When this happens all lights turn off, push to start won't work, and engine will not start. The car cuts off at the most inopportune times, and makes driving extremely dangerous. It's been shutting off more frequently, and for longer moments at a time. This usually occurs on street's but has occurred in two drive-thrus. On one occasion the car shut off mid-turn. Again this makes driving incredibly dangerous, and is frustrating and inconvenient. This is my only means of transportation so driving has become a risk.

Filed Oct 24, 2020 · 63,000 miles · WA

The car has not been wanting to start. All the lights come on and the radio comes on but the car seems to not want to start. This happens when you go to the car to start it up to go somewhere.

Filed May 25, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · NC

You can be driving and the car will cut off in the middle of traffic all the lights flash and u will have to restart it may start the first time it may take multiple try's but I do have a video this car has cut off multiple times on me. A battery light will flash after the car cut off.

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 52,104 miles · MI

Vehicle will not start up, all lights will come on dash but will not turn on or crank. Vehicle displayed "service shifter" as well as "service transmission" signs and then would not accelerate over 34 MPH. Check engine lights comes on but then turns off by itself. I just purchased the car and haven't had it for 15 days.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 83,000 miles · DC

It all started when I put in on drive and it told me to put it on park and I did and it started to fail it?s keeps turning off and on running and all the lights turn off it was late at night when it shut off and my wife had my car with my kids on the freeway it could of been worse

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · AZ

The car dies in the middle of the road while driving. The engine stops, all the lights on the dash go out and there is no power steering or brakes. After about 5 minutes the car was able to start again.

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 56,800 miles · TN

I have had my the car completely cut of several times without warning. Recently as I was backing out of the drive way the car turned off while in motion and all lights went out. After about 5 minutes the car was able to start and I moved it back into the driveway. It is like it lost all power because the clock was no longer set to the correct time. That was on monday 1/28/2019. Today as approaching a stop sign the same thing happened again. Without warning and no lights on the dash board. I have noticed that other cars within the same year have been recalled for similar issues but I have not received any notification. I would like my car looked at free of charge as this is a potentially dangerous situation. If I am in heavy traffic and the car just decides to turn off while in motion I can be seriously injured or killed. This is also not the first time I have filled this form out..

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 81,000 miles · AL

Car will not start when pushing the button. Replaced batteries key fob. Still not c ok ming on with ignition push button. All lights, windows, dash lights are working so battery is not dead. Have found hundreds of people online with some issue from this year make and model!!!

Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 114,000 miles · TX

Takata recall: where do I start. I have been having many issue with this car the latest issue which just happened my car wouldn't turn on and all the lights on the dash board would turn on the 'service transmission' 'serivce brakes' will turn and they would start flashing. When I would try to change gears my nobe would stay on park but the nobe would be turning! I would have to turn my car off and attempt to turn it back on then it would work. Now my brake is hard and my nobe will not turn my car stayed on neutral and now won't even turn on. Also before that the brakes system alert would go off from time to time. Other times my car would turn off out of nowhere. Overall my experience with this car has been bad.