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2011 Chrysler 200

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2011 Chrysler 200.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2011 Chrysler 200

Recall·16V668000

Seat belts: pretensioner

The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags…

Recall·11V315000

Steering: column

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

Recall·13V282000

Electrical system

Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 336 owners reported

Engine55
Electrical system53
Air bags36
Power train35

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2011 Chrysler 200 at a glance

Trims
LimitedLXTouring
Engine
3.6L 6-Cylinder, 2.4L 4-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2011 Chrysler 200?

Owners have filed 336 complaints about the 2011 Chrysler 200 with NHTSA, most often about the engine. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2011 Chrysler 200 reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2011 Chrysler 200?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2011 Chrysler 200 listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.