The car gives an error message of "engine warming wait to start" It will not crank. I've spent money for a new battery and a starter and it wasn't the fix. Hundreds of other consumers have reported this issue in online forums and to the maker and still no resolve. They stopped production of the car for this reason. Something has to be done.
2015 Chrysler 200 engine complaints
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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.
Vehicle leaking oil badly and continuously overheating. Vehicle shut off on me in traffic with my child in car. Oil in coolant reservoir. Mechanic could not figure out where oil was coming from, nor why it was in my reservoir. While checking vehicle it started overheating badly and mechanic severely burned (injury)! Find that it is the oil filter housing/oil cooler. This is a serious hazard. It’s bad enough the vehicle continues to stall out and has even stall out while on the highway. Vehicle still in shop. Will not be buying another Chrysler ever.
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.
This car is totally unsafe and is going to cause serious injury. When initially trying to accelerate this car jerks uncontrollably and doesn’t go. It stalls something serious then all of a sudden propels itself forward into traffic!!! Making other ppl swerve around me frantically. I can’t come to a complete stop at a stop sign then go when it’s my turn without the car talking a big stalling leap of death. Not to mention when coming to a stop it often cuts off due to something being wrong with the oil system causing it to burn too much oil. I’ve never had a car that I had to put oil in continuously even though my oil changes (via Chrysler) are on time. Horrible thing is Chrysler says they know the car does this but won’t FIX IT!!! This lemon is going to take me out.
My car stalls while driving go into limpo
Decelerating while approaching a stop sign the engine shut off and would not restart for approximately 10 minutes. No warning lamps or indicators were lit. The driver was in danger of rear collision while attempting to restart.
I purchased this car a yr ago and have complained about the transmission since the beginning along with oil issues and power issues. They refused to fix it. The car downshifts and throws itself forward and it's almost caused numerous accidents. There's times the car will not go forward and when you hit the gas a little it revs and shoots forward. It's very unsafe and I can't even drive it. I'm paying for a car that's very unsafe
The contact's friend owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and when coming to a stop at a stop signal, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.
At 130,000 miles a oil leak became very noticeable. The rear main oil seal was destroyed. Due to the oil leak the front belly pan(68102931ab) became a dangerous hazard. The front belly pan became completely soaked in oil and was dragging under the car. Once the car was taken apart by the tech it was discovered that the oil cooling house (68105583af) was cracked.
Car stalls when starting from a stop. If the outside air temperature is below 50 degrees F, it seems worse. There are no warning lights, no codes...it just stalls out. It will usually start after trying once (It takes at least 20-30 seconds of trying to start before it does). I was pulling from a redlight to a 4 lane road when it stalled. I had no where to go. When I first purchased the car, I took it to the dealership 3 times, they said it was a transmission problem at first, then spark plugs, and the third time they couldn't find anything. September 30th was the last time this has happened, but not the first. If I start the car 15 minutes before driving, it doesn't seem as bad
Misfire on #6 cylinder only has 85,000 miles. Mechanic said my engine needs to be replace with new engine
The car shuts off while driving. The screen says "Shift to P to start". This happens randomly, without any warning, in traffic. It started a little over two weeks ago, and it is getting worse. It was happening every few days, but now it happens every day, multiple times a day.
The car keeps turning off when driving and I was looking into it and it says it had a recall can you help me out with this issue please since is my only transportation to work
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle started stalling. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pressed the START button and was able to continue to drive. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred while his girlfriend was driving. The contact's girlfriend veered to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and continued to drive. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall associated with the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. Consumer called in March or May 2020 and asked if there was a recall on the vehicle because it was stalling and cutting off and was informed that there wasn't.
I was driving to take my vehicle to the car dealer that I bought it from and started having problems with the car. As I was driving the car started smoking really bad, and soon as I pulled into the the car dealer lot the bottom of my car was in flames. I had to hurry put the car in park jump out and grab my daughter out the car. Every since my daughter has been having really bad coughing issues. I took my car to have it looked at and checked and the dealer let me know that it was nothing they can do that they would not switch me to another car. I feel it’s unsafe and unfair for my children as well as my self to continue having to drive in and pay for a car that has caught on fire. Every since I have been having unstoppable problems with the car, from a starting issue, air bag issue, engine issue and so many more problem.
It’s starting up but won’t drive and light smoke come from the car overheating a lot it’s just a big mess not holding any fluids waste money trying to keep it with Fluids
The car stalls while driving. I try to restart it and it try’s to start but takes a couple try’s. This has happened 3 times in the last week or two. The battery was replaced in April 2021 and was tested yesterday and checked ok.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate for five to 10 seconds before accelerating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine would start shaking as if it was loose from the motor mounts, causing the entire vehicle to shake. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact slowed down; however, the vehicle continued to shake. The failure had become more constant. The contact had not taken the vehicle to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective power steering system. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started overheating, the transmission was slipping, and then the vehicle lost motive power. There were warning no lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Car frequently stalls and shuts off while driving. Only has 80k miles. Almost had an accident today.
I have had my 2015 Chrysler 200 for about a year now and ever since I have had it. it has acted weird. Evetime I am driving down a hill at a slow pace, i loose power as if my car just switched to Neutral. It also jerks a lot when I am stopped on a hill going up and I start to go, then it will jerk like its delayed in the gears. I am very concerned for my safety. I have seen other recalls similar to this and I am hoping we can get this one on a recall as well. I have not had my car inspected yet because I cant afford it.
Thermometer malfunction When coolant temp reaches 174 degrees, thermometer bottoms out. electric throttle light comes on and l=lights saying engine HOT appear. Turn car off , wait 60 seconds turn car on and the car is fine.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and failed to shift into gear. The temperature system warning was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train) and the software update was completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 153,000.
The car just dangerously shuts off without warning while driving in traffic. The Battery is new, and all fluids are full. This is the second time, in less than a month, that this dangerous shutdown has happened. Both times being while the car is in motion. The first time this dangerous incident occurred, the car started back up. The airflow sensor, All sparks plugs & coil packs were changed & Throttle body cleaned. This time, the car will not crank back up.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH and attempting to stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
This car is shutting off and losing power while driving putting me as well as other motorists in danger due to this occurring without warning and under any rate and direction of motion. I have loss power causing my emergency brakes to initiate causing the car to immediately stop. I was crossing an intersection when the car shut off. Yesterday, I was entering an entrance ramp onto the freeway and my car loss power, and the only time I was happy to have the police behind me because they blocked traffic so I would not get hit while trying to restart my car. The first time this occurred was April 2019 when my car lost power while I was driving on a high rise bridge during a storm causing the car to hydroplane back and forth against the railing. I was able to restart it and turn the hazard lights on so I would not get hit. But this accident injured me causing me to undergo months of medical treatment. Even after telling the insurance company about the power loss during the accident and even after the car was repaired from the accident then returned to me, it still was losing power. They took my car back and told me after inspecting it again, it was the battery and they replaced it. This was never taken serious when I was injured and could have died that day and many other days since. They did not check to see if it could have been a recall issue. Now I am experiencing this problem multiple times a week, and unless this is done by the manufacturer, it will not be corrected, putting us all in danger or leaving me without transportation because I have no faith I will be safe to continue to drive this car that I still have a year and a half of payments left. This is my families only transportation.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the engine seemed to be struggling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The VIN was not available.
I am receiving a sign stating “warming engine wait to start” the car does not start. When I apply gasoline it stalls to start. While driving the car shuts off in traffic. I’ve been to car shops who refer me to go to Chrysler because they can’t fix the problem stating “it is an electrical problem”. I’ve taken the car to Chrysler dealerships they continuously tell me otherwise. They’ve cleared codes and fix the last recall issue after this the car was okay for a few months now it continues to do the same thing. I’m am afraid that this could harm my passengers and I especially my child. I’ve literally turned while traffic was clear and safe to turn onto a main ride and my car shut off mid turn as traffic caught up. This has happened after fueling my vehicle. The only light that continues to appear is the battery light which I’ve had checked by many mechanics and technicians as well as the starter and alternator.
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