2016 Chrysler 200: engine failure

Filed Dec 29, 2025 · Engine · OH

During acceleration, thick white smoke began to come out tail pipe. Car instantly turns off in the middle of the street in rush hour traffic while I had my 4 year old daughter in the car. Police threatened to impound car if not moved immediately. Had to pay a hefty tow fee twice to get the car to the dealership. Somehow oil and coolant had mixed together in the engine. Dealer said I’ll need a completely new engine. I’ll have to pay 1600 to get a diagnosis of the “exact” problem once they tear down the engine. At that point warranty company will come out to see IF they can help. I was quoted a possible 12,000 job. I’ve had this car for 7 months and had done all routine work since. I’m so hurt smh

Filed Sep 16, 2024 · Steering · 96,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering warning light illuminated. Additionally, the power steering seized, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three times within three days. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on a major highway. The contact was almost involved in an accident due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer twice; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was scheduled to be towed to the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 108,000 miles · CA

As I was driving about 40mph and slowing down for a stop sign, the engine died out. Locking my brakes and my steering wheel. At this very moment the gear d was blinking on the dash and telling me to put the vehicle in park. The vehicle was disables and the ignition would not start the car until after several minutes and multiple attempts. This has occurred a total of 5 times in the last 2 weeks. This is very dangerous if it occurred while I'm on the freeway or in the middle of an intersection.

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 77,000 miles · NY

Vehicle was in motion going up a hill while driving to work . The vehicle stalled and shut off while other cars were behind me . This happen at least three times while driving to work before I decided to take the vehicle to chrysler for a diagnostic check up . Dealership service department decided to give me a tune up after paying 600 dollars to fix the problem . Several months later I continued to have issues with the vehicle stalling while driving. Later on chrysler service told me my engine was shot due to anti freeze in the engine oil compartment . Now I have no car and a 6600.00 dollar maintenance quote to get a new engine .

Filed Dec 27, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 51,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler 200. While the contact's girlfriend was driving at an unknown speed, the engine and gear shifter seized. The vehicle was taken to sandy sansing chrysler dodge jeep ram (64348 us-90, milton, fl 32570, 850‑623‑6866) where it was diagnosed that the battery failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 19,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler 200. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle pulled to the right. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree and then landed in the middle of the street, causing the axle to detach. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to kendall dodge chrysler jeep (13355 s w 137th ave, miami, fl 33186, phone number: (786) 231-2000), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that an investigation was conducted and determined that the vehicle crashed into a tree. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Acceleration · 3,500 miles · SC

On several occasions, while the vehicle has been in motion the vehicle has accelerated on its own and under different conditions with different drivers. The vehicle surges forward and the tachometer jumps over 6 RPM. On a separate occasion, while trying to merge onto a highway, the accelerator was pressed all the way to the floor but the vehicle did not respond almost resulting in an accident. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer 3 times with no clear idea from the technicians as to what is wrong with the vehicle. The first time it went to the dealership, it spent two weeks and their techs could not duplicate the problem. It was recommended that a "black box" recording device be installed in the vehicle. The device is cumbersome and a potential hazard to drivers who must try to push the button on the device while the vehicle is unintentionally accelerating. The vehicle duplicated the problem again when it was given back. On the third trip to the dealer, the black box info was relayed to chrysler and the vehicle is still siting there after a week and chrysler techs have issued a do not let the customer back in the vehicle order. Basically, chrysler has seized my vehicle, to which I am still paying for, and they do not know what the issue is therefore cannot fix it. A complaint has been filed with chrysler corp.