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Chrysler 200 overheating problems

45 of the 4,191 owner complaints about the Chrysler 200 describe engine overheating, most of them for the 2015 model year.

owner complaints
45
worst model year
2015
typical mileage
62,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · NJ

Electricity light came on as well as overheating light and engine light all at once also stalling

Filed Feb 22, 2024 · Engine · TX

Engine. A dealership charged me thousands of dollars and refused my car of needing to leave the service mechanic shop. Due to a defect of my cylinder head gasket being diagnosed as my car causing a leak. My engine estimates was billed after declining work from the service department explaining to my car was going to blow up. I had to drive with the overheating light comes on from the engine and cooling system defect. The recall was not requested I am complaining has caused a safety issue driving my Chrysler 200 lx. Companies that have serviced the maintenance of my vehicle have billed to fix issues my car don't have. Because the safety recall my vehicle does not offer for cooling symptoms. To breakdown and overheat from paying for service to prevent the problem, repair companies billed fees to prevent declining service, for a safety risk given to me as customer. I have a invoice billing statement could not question dealership why my car hazard to blowing up. When having to pay mechanic for labor not recommendent agreed to afford as paying customer. The problem has reproduced and confirmed by a dealer. After independent service center decline me owing a inspection diagnosis balance. Another company I take it to did not let me out a agreement to decline the mechanic labor. My car has been inspected from the dealership after I explained to them was waiting for a recall to approve the labor fees billed to me. P03 error code and the car inside lights would turn on and off from breaking and turning with the signal light button. Warning signs was overheating light on when the car is not running hot. Along with the temperature gauge going higher after replacing both thermostats and cooling sensor. The car gauge needle near middle hot level was the when the issues first appear as warning. A lot of the symptons of the engine cooling system issues occur during hot weather. Cooling system from the engine defect worsen not prevented over hot or cooler weather.

Filed Jan 24, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · OH

The car keeps acting like it goes in to neutral and cuts out all the time sensors keep popping up saying engine is overheating engine temperature sensor the check engine light keeps popping up and the engine temperature thing keeps going away

Filed Sep 22, 2023 · Engine · IL

Engine keeps overheating with no engine codes I have changed the thermostat the thermostat housing the radiator both fans and the water pump and none of this has fixed the problem the coolant doesn’t cycle from the coolant reservoir regardless of coolant levels are low or depleted. This is going to lead to bigger problems in the engine and the mechanics are out of Awnser as to what is happening.

Filed Apr 11, 2023 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. While the contact was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and overheating. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and added coolant to the vehicle, but the vehicle would not cool down. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the dealer stated that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer also stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V529000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Engine · 150,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to navigate the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then towed to Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, she smelled a burning odor throughout the vehicle. The contact then stated that a gray cloud of smoke was coming from under the hood. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that transmission fluid was on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided a case number. The contact was then informed that the VIN was included in the Manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Number: W84 (Powertrain Software update). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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 Jan 7, 2023 · Engine · GA · 1 injury

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.

Filed May 4, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · OH

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

Filed Mar 30, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · 95,000 miles · MD

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.

Related recalls

EngineReported November 6, 2013 · 521 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Risk
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

Recall number 13V552000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported September 29, 2011 · 667 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6l engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
Risk
Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 11V487000 · Recall details

Questions about the Chrysler 200 overheating

Which Chrysler 200 years have engine overheating problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2015 (24 complaints), 2012 (11 complaints) and 2013 (3 complaints).

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