2015 Chrysler 200: excessive oil consumption

Filed Mar 21, 2023 · Engine · GA

Car engine shuts off unexpectedly due to oil consumption issue. Happens at anytime unexpectedly and could cause major accident. Dealer has tried to fix issue but it still happens. No lights come on dash prior to engine shutdown.

Filed Jan 11, 2023 · Engine · NJ

The seals on the bottom of the oil filter adapter housing failed, causing oil and coolant to leak out of the engine. The safety of myself and others is put at risk because if enough oil or coolant leaks out, engine overheating or failure will occur, possibly while the vehicle is in motion. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. It is a widely known issue with the 3.6L Pentastar engine and is well documented in 100s of videos on youtube by third party mechanics, dealer mechanics, and DIYers. My vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, as it is out of the warranty period. Warnings include low coolant and low engine oil. The skid plate under the front of the car was also soaked, causing puddles of oil and coolant to form underneath the car onto the ground.

Filed Jul 16, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 67,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she checked the oil in the vehicle, and the dipstick showed that the engine was 1 ¼ quarts of oil low. The contact topped off the oil level however, after a month the contact checked the oil again and noticed that the oil level was very low. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was consuming too much engine oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure with the power train control module. The power train control module was reprogrammed however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2015 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at low speeds, the vehicle shutoff. The contact stated that the steering and the brakes locked up with the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The contact stated that failure recurred while he was driving the vehicle also. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the roadway and restarted. The vehicle was repeatedly taken to the vann dodge chrysler jeep ram located at 899 s. Delsea dr, vineland, nj 08360, where a software update was performed on the PCM. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the VIN. The manufacturer stated that an oil consumption test needed to be performed. The contact stated that an oil consumption test was previously performed however, there was no record of the test being performed. The manufacturer requested that the test be redone. The contact referenced an unknown tsb in reference to the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Jun 16, 2019 · Engine · 70,000 miles · TN

I was having issues with my car I would get in it to drive it and it would just die on me in the middle of the road and that is very dangerous it got to where I didn't drive it well then finally on a day off I had to get my chrysler 200 towed into the nearest chrysler dealership which is the dealership located in mt juliet well I have always had my oil changed on time and I have all the documents that it was changed well we got it towed and the mechanic checked my oil and there was no oil what so ever in my car so I would up having to leave my car for there manager to supposedly change the oil and do an oil pressure test well I had my car picked up by my grandma and they didn't giver her a receipt because the mechanic told us it would be an open account until they figured out if it was using oil well I drove it 1 thousand miles and took it back and the manager with the mechanic checked my oil and they said it was full well then next thousand miles we took it back and they decided to give us issues because the mechanic we where working with had left the company and we have a receipt from both times and it states in the first receipt that they put in their system that the oil consumption test did begin on that date well the manager told us that they only had record of us being there twice which both times was to check the oil well the manager stated that I would have to bring it back and get an oil change and start the entire process over again and my car is only in warranty for a few more months my car is using oil and there is no leaks that are happening I want this issue fixed or you can buy this car out I am tired of having to miss work or going through heck to try to get this resolved. I do have the proof and I'm not scared to take this into lawful orders. Thank you very much [xxx] I also have a video of what the car was doing and I am not afraid to show it information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Engine · 59,080 miles · MD

My oil was recently changed 2/28/2019, the oil is 3 months old and I've only drive 2,133 miles since. My car takes full synthetic oil and should last for 6,000 miles. I checked it today 6/12/2019 and my car tells me I have 66% left and I do not I need to get a oil changed even before hitting 3,000 miles because there is none left. I have had this issue happen 3/4 times within the last year and a half and I've only had the car for 2 years. A few months back I got this checked out by my mechanic and even a second mechanic, he told me that the pistons rings on my car are bad and is causing excessive oil consumption, there is no leak etc. So my car constantly runs out of oil before its time to change it and is causing my car to cut off in the middle of driving. My mechanic advised me to report this problem and either change the oil every 3,000 miles or get rid of the car. It is dangerous for the car to continuously cut off while driving it. So I am reporting this problem I've had for the past year and a half with hopes for a solution

Filed May 24, 2019 · Engine · 65,700 miles · VA

Takata recall: my vehicle, chrysler 2015 200 consistently stalls out when oil gets too low. Oil goes low unexpectedly and far before any scheduled oil maintenance. Engine is burning oil much too quickly. Vehicle will stall with no warning in the middle of traffic.

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 83,309 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 200. When the vehicle was started, it stalled and jerked. The contact had to allow the engine to warm up for approximately 30 minutes before it operated normally. The contact noticed that engine oil spilled into the spark plug chamber. The vehicle was taken to car town kia USA (3120 lexington road, nicholasville, ky 40356, (859) 887-4737) where the failure was confirmed. The throttle body, oil exhaust manifold, two engine sensors, and catalytic converter were cleaned and repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to dan cummins chevrolet buick (1020 martin luther king jr. Boulevard, paris, ky 40361, (859) 340-1649) where engine oil was found in the spark plug chamber again. The dealer cleaned the spark plug chamber and stated that the vehicle required an oil change every 3,000 miles. The dealer further stated that if the oil change was not performed, the engine would lose oil and the oil would flood into the spark plug chamber. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 58391349. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,309. *bf consumer stated dealer had us perform 1,000 mile oil consumption test by sealing dip stick/ oil access points and with our concern/ objection due to how the car quit on the hwy previous, but we were to drive for 1,000 miles and return to see results. At 884 miles we returned and the car with no sign of leaks used over a quart of oil. Valve cover-spark plug tube seal; basket:ignition coil; gasket; cylinder headcover under 5/22/19 power train warranty. Chysler manufacturer stated they would cover cost and rental car. They stated they would cover catalystic coverter replacement because the repair was done by an uncerified mechanic where we bought the car.

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Engine · 70,125 miles · OH

My husband and I went on a trip from bellevue, ohio to fort wayne, indiana. Around 300 miles round trip, give or take. My husband checked the oil before we left and it was fine. No problems on the ride there. After the car sat for 3-4 hours we were leaving the park, going down a hill with a curve at the bottom and the car just dies. No steering and no brakes. All the lights on the dash came on. We had no idea what was going on. We almost hit a camper. The only thing that stilled worked was the radio. The car finally stops on its own. My husband puts it in parking and checks on the outside of the car to make sure we didn't hit anything. When he true to start the back up, it struggles the first two tries. The third time it turned over. No lights on dash to explain the stall. We nervously drive the car all the way home. I called the dealership the next morning. We took the car in to be checked out. Dealership had the car over night. We go in to pick up our car and they tell us that they had to put 3 3/4 quarts of oil in it. It being low on oil caused the safety feature in the car to shut the engine down. Didnt know about this feature. We were also informed that since our car had over 50,000 it will burn through a quart of oil every 750 miles..seriously. After the dealership tried to charge us 75 dollars for labor, which I refused to pay. I went home and researched the oil consumption for our car. On the chrysler website it does state that our car will consume 1 quart of oil for every 750 miles. Chrysler says this is acceptable. My dad is a retired mechanic of 45 years and hes beyond outraged that this is acceptable. At 80 an oil change and for someone that travels a lot, that's ridiculously expensive. How can this be acceptable? Mind blown by this.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Engine · MI

Takata recall had the car since april of this year. Cut off over 20 times and consumes oil a lot. I mean I'm adding oil every 700 miles almost. Car has left me in the middle of intersections with my family in danger

Filed May 10, 2017 · Engine · 35,200 miles · CA

After work I go to start my car and there was a hard start and then my car died. The engine felt like it was going to pop out of the hood. Well, chrysler was informed and my car was towed next day to the dealership. My service man called approximately 45 min after my car was delivered to them explaining to me I was about 2 quarts low on oil. This is impossible I explained to him. On the driver side there is a sticker showing I just got my oil change not to long ago. My service man said this is a known problem with this engine. This type of engine burns oil and I recommend when you fill up your tank to check your oil every time. I fill up once a week so I have to check my oil once a week!? This is ridiculous my new car burns oil!? Good thing this happened after work. What if my car would have stalled while driving with my kids. I drive across town to take and pick up my kids from school. Now I have to carry a quart of oil so my car doesn't stall and die on me

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 2,200 miles · WV

The vehicle is consuming the oil and then shuts off with no warning has left us in 2 intersections had the car looked at both times the dealership is monitoring oil after cryselr done a reset but it is still consuming oil I have spoke with crysler but nothing has been done to ensure my families safty.