Chrysler 200 Generation 2 (2015–2017)

Chrysler 200 Generation 2 (2015–2017) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Chrysler 200 — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2011–2014
Generation 2 2015–2017

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the 200

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Pentastar 3.6L V6 2011–2017 9 models 57
Chrysler 2.4L 4-cylinder 2011–2016 10 models 45

About this generation

Becoming available in mid-2014 as an early 2015 model year vehicle, the second generation debuted at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, and became available in dealership showrooms shortly after. The second-generation 200 also had the best V6 horsepower, the lowest drag-coefficient (0.27), and was the first car in its segment to have a dial-based gear shift. The second generation is only offered in sedan form.

Chrysler noted the declining demand for convertibles, and high costs to create a convertible version using the all-new platforms, as reasons for not offering a convertible version. At its launch, the 200 was available in base LX, Limited, sporty 200S, and top-of-the-range 200C trim levels. Midway through the 2016 model year, new Touring, Limited Platinum, and 200C Platinum trims were added in place of the previous Limited and 200C.

The 200 continued in production at Sterling Heights Assembly with the plant's paint shop received upgrades to facilitate production. 2015 Chrysler 200 production assembly began in May 2014, a month prior to going on sale. The 200 is equipped with either a 2.4 L TigerShark producing and of torque or 3.6 L Pentastar engine producing, both matched to a 9-speed automatic transmission. An all wheel drive system is available with the 3.6 L engine, including a fully disconnecting rear drive axle to improve fuel efficiency.

The system detects adverse road conditions and engages, sending power to all 4 wheels. The system disengages when increased traction is no longer needed. The 200 would also offer a stop/start system to aid fuel efficiency with the 2.4 L TigerShark engine. Production of the Chrysler 200 ended on December 2, 2016 at Sterling Heights Assembly. Chrysler restructured the 200's final model lineup to add new models and packages with fewer options for 2017.

The new models debuted midyear 2016 as 2016.5 models. The new models included Touring, Limited Platinum, 200S Alloy Edition, and 200C Platinum, which replaced the Limited (Touring) and 200C (200C Platinum) models respectively. The 2017 model year production run was exactly four months, with enough dealer supply to last through midyear 2017. After its first year in production, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said the Chrysler 200 would "run its course" under the current Compact US Wide architecture, pointing to the car being discontinued.

While in his initial announcement of this news, he criticized the car's rear-door entry - some have argued this may not be due to the car's quality or success - particularly as the second-generation Chrysler 200 has been a high volume seller for FCA. According to CEO Marchionne: “The 200 failed because somebody thought that the rear-seat entry point inside the 200 — which is our fault, by the way — is not up to snuff.

The problem: The slope of the roof crimps the entry portal. The Hyundai which we copied [presumably the Sonata] has the same problem. We didn’t copy the car, we copied the entry point to the rear seat. Dummies. I acknowledge it. Some people from design left some of their private parts on the table after we came up with that determination. But I think we’re learning from this process.” Instead, more evidence points to FCA's stronger sales in trucks and SUVs being a primary reason for discontinuation.

FCA also discontinued the Dodge Dart, FCA's other CUSW car - while maintaining production of the Jeep Cherokee SUV, and Chrysler Pacifica minivan, which are mechanically similar to the Chrysler 200, share a platform and many parts. Marchionne had said that he would be willing to continue production of the Chrysler 200, if another automaker continued it - though he did not specify if he was seeking another manufacturer to produce the 200 as-is, or as a captive import of another vehicle.

Source: Wikipedia — Chrysler 200 — Second generation (2015), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 125 $7,550 61% 83,974 mi
2016 154 $10,346 84% 73,695 mi
2017 32 $12,290 100% 80,449 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2015 8 1,983 Electrical System, Power Train, Engine
2016 2 340 Engine, Electrical System, Air Bags

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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