2016 Chrysler 200: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Nov 3, 2025 · Engine · 146,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking erratically. There was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact also noticed the strong fuel odor on the exterior of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the contact was informed that the engine might need to be replaced. The contact stated that an oil change was performed, and coolant was added to the coolant reservoir however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times, however the failure persisted. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · IN

Vehicle has 46,000 miles on odometer. A year ago the "Service Airbag System" light would intermittently illuminate. It is now staying lit all the time. I was speaking with an acquaintance as they had the same vehicle. Theirs caught on fire under the seat in the electrical connection box for the airbag. I took it to a few of our local mechanics and they say it is a substantial safety issue as they pulled the codes B0028-13 and B0020-13. Right side and left side seat deployment squib circuit open. The airbags will not deploy upon impact. The consensus from the mechanics was that Chrysler has known this is a common problem in these vehicles and needs to address the repair. After calling Chrysler and finding out they do know this is a problem in design it will still cost $4000.00 to repair as it's not covered under warranty. This vehicle is unsafe and it makes me wonder how many people are driving these vehicles not knowing the potential danger. It will be going to the dealership when one of them can "fit me in".

Filed Dec 30, 2024 · Engine · NC · fire

The contact owned a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was made aware by another driver that flames were emanating from underneath the vehicle, prompting her to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. Upon exiting the vehicle became completely engulfed in flames. Local emergency services arrived and were able to extinguish the flames. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the contact insurance provider. A fire report was filed. A police report was filed, and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 19, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA

My vehicle Chrysler 200 2016 has several car mechanical issues. The shifting gears. Rough shifting while driving.The affected vehicle would lurch through gears, and it would sometimes shut down or automatically shift to neutral. Grinding or a crunching sound. Clutch slips or doesn't “feel right” Burning smell or high engine revs. Car started rough, shifting and having transmission problems a year after we had it. Airbag sensor won’t turn off.

Filed Dec 14, 2021 · DC · fire

GOV driver was being signaled by other passing vehicles to pull over as their vehicle was on fire. The driver was able to safely stop the vehicle and found the engine compartment was on fire. He then called EMS. 1) How fast was the customer traveling when they became aware of the fire? I was at a stop light when I was notified by another vehicle that my car was on fire. I had no idea my car was on fire previously. Once I pulled over I starting seeing smoke come out the vents. I was on the highway on my way to the destination and possibly going 60 MPH but didn’t see any smoke while on the highway. 2) What was the recent usage of the vehicle before the incident? Was it used that day? How long had the vehicle been driving before the incident? The GOV was used maybe once or twice every two months. Yes it was used that day for about 25 minutes before the fire was noticed. 3) Did any vehicle operator notice anything wrong or unusual about the vehicle prior to the incident? Not to my knowledge 4) Any after-market equipment installed? Not to my knowledge

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 2 miles · IL · fire

As I was driving I started to smell something burning one of my children began to cough as I looked back at him and then out the windshield again I seen smoke coming from the hood area so I immediately pulled off the rode and got both of my children out of the car as we moved away from the car the smoke began to get thicker and the next thing that happened was my car was up in flames. No lights on the dashboard came on the temperature of the car was normal no alarms going off on car before or while car was smoking. I was on a city street

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · 29,200 miles · TX

I smelled something burning while I was driving and my AC stopped working fortunately I wasn't far away from home. I pulled in my driveway and looked under the hood and noticed that where the AC compressor was melting the AC compressor clutch potentially cause a fire or other hazards,

Filed May 22, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 26,000 miles · MI · fire

2016 chrysler 200s with just over 27,000 miles started on fire due to as of yet undetermined cause, 1000 miles after being inspected by 2 dealerships, and about 2000 miles after oil change and inspection by a third dealership. The car was declared total loss by state farm insurance. ([xxx], mike o'brien) the car was listed in well maintained condition at the time of loss. At this time state farm has been told by there corporate that no further investigation as to cause will be conducted. The fire happened on the side of 275n near eureka road exit on 9 april 2019. My wife [xxx]. (michigan state police metro south post #22,[xxx]) -oil changed at suburban chrysler in novi before leaving for the approximately 1000 mile trip and week in fl. -during stay, the car smelled hot so she took it to sunset chrysler ([xxx]) in sarasota, fl. Personnel at dealership were rude, and told her her car's state of cleanliness was causing the smell. -my wife needed to drive home in a couple of days and was still concerned. One thing that I had her check was coolant which was low and had not been noticed by sunset. She then took the car to a second dealership (douglas jeep chrysler dodge ram, fl ([xxx]) for inspection. Douglas, while more polite, conducted coolant system and other checks, but determined there was no issue with the vehicle. The service department guaranteed my wife that the vehicle was safe to drive back to michigan and even went on to say that they would not let an unsafe vehicle leave the shop. -that same night I contacted chrysler who initiated their own investigation. ([xxx])fca refused to comment on the source of the fire or to honor the warranty on the car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Engine · 37,000 miles · AR

I was driving down the road and while accelerating , my car suddenly jerks really hard forward . My engine starts knocking really loudly & I started to smell burning oil . The car was smoking & could have lead to a very serious accident . Now as the result of chrysler 200 being such a failed model , I was unable to continue making payments and fix the vehicle , now I'm $22,000 in debt .

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Body · 45,000 miles · AZ · crash · fire · 1 injury

The car was in a collision and caught fire on impact completely destroying the entire car.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · 42,351 miles · DC · fire

Conducted pre-trip safety inspection of the vehicle. All lights, mirrors, gauges, and safety belts appeared to be in good working order. There were no active warning lights, fuel level was approximately , and odometer log was accurate. The vehicle showed no signs of mechanical defects to include vibrations, unusual noises, or odors during initial operation. The vehicle was relatively clean inside and out. The only unusual detail we noticed was the presence of several ticks (parasites) inside the vehicle. 0900: arrived on site at blue springs lake and parked the vehicle on a gravel road with other gov vehicles. 1000: drove vehicle approximately three miles to a gas station to use restroom and returned to worksite. The vehicle, once again, failed to exhibited any abnormalities. 1315: left worksite traveling eastbound on hwy 40 at 55 MPH. All four windows were up with AC on full. Ambient temperature was approximately 90f. 1320: slowed to approximately 35mph as we approached a red light. I noticed white smoke in the rearview mirror. We came to a complete stop at the light and observed white and black smoke coming from under the hood. I immediately turned off the air conditioner and checked the temperature gauge (25% of max). I pulled into the right turn lane and drove approximately 50 feet to an empty parking lot. We exited the vehicle and observed orange flames underneath the engine compartment. I instructed mr. Baker to call 911 and report the fire along with our location. I searched for a fire extinguisher under the seats and in the trunk without success. A few seconds later a good samaritan in a work truck stopped and knocked down the flames with his fire extinguisher. Mileage = 42,351

Filed Jan 15, 2019 · 15,123 miles · DC · fire

Vehicle was being driven to dealership for mechanical issue and caught fire on the way. Vehicle became fully engulfed. *dt the VIN provided has no displayable records.