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Chrysler 200 UF

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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Engine Overview

The Chrysler 200 UF is available with 2 engine variants — from 178 to 305 hp.

200 · Petrol· 177 PS
2015 2017

2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir valve train. Modern on paper, in practice an oil consumption scandal: piston rings don't seal properly, up to 1 quart per 1,000 miles disappears. $8M class action settlement. Primarily 2014-2018. Oil warning comes too late — engine can stall without notice.

  • !! Piston Ring Defect: Severe Oil Consumption ($8M Settlement) from 50,000 km

    Piston rings fail to seal — up to 1 qt per 1,000 mi. $8M class action confirmed design defect. Primarily 2014-2018.

    Symptoms: Oil drops rapidly, no warning until critically low, engine stalls
    3,000–7,000 $
    Ad piston rings ED6 Tigershark 2.4
  • !! Engine Stall from Low Oil Level from 40,000 km

    Due to piston ring defect, oil drops unnoticed. Engine stalls without warning.

    Symptoms: Engine suddenly dies, no prior warning
    0–7,000 $
    Ad oil level sensor Tigershark 2.4
  • !! MultiAir Solenoid Failure from 80,000 km

    Electronically-controlled valve train develops solenoid failures, causing power loss and rough idle.

    Symptoms: Check engine P106B, power loss, rough idle
    400–1,200 $
    Ad MultiAir solenoid ED6 2.4
3.6L V6 · Petrol· 232 PS
2015 2017

FCA's workhorse V6, 305 hp, DOHC 24-valve — same Pentastar in half the Stellantis lineup. No MDS, no lifter lottery. Rocker arm tick around 60k miles. Plastic oil filter housing cracks — Dorman 926-959 metal replacement is the permanent fix. A small sleeper community runs ProCharger ($6,349) or RIPP ($6,799) kits pushing 400-450 whp on stock internals, bolt-on. Whether $12k all-in on a boosted V6 beats buying a used R/T is the question nobody agrees on.

  • !! Rocker arm tick from 150,000 km

    Rocker arm develops audible tick from worn contact surfaces, typically after 60,000 miles. Parts cheap ($50-80 per arm), labor drives cost due to intake manifold removal.

    Symptoms: Ticking from upper engine, louder when cold, doesn't disappear after warmup
    500–1,800 $
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  • !! Oil filter housing leak — plastic cracks from 210,000 km

    Plastic oil filter housing becomes brittle, develops cracks. Oil and coolant passages run through the housing — cross-contamination possible. Dorman 926-959 metal replacement is the permanent fix.

    Symptoms: Oil drip under engine, low oil warning, milky residue on oil cap in severe cases
    200–700 $
    Ad 68105583AF oil filter housing PentastarDorman 926-959 oil filter housing
  • !! Timing chain tensioner stretch (2011-2013) from 310,000 km

    Timing chain tensioner loses tension from chain stretch, primarily 2011-2013 units. Cold start rattle, can jump timing in extreme cases.

    Symptoms: Rattle on cold start from front of engine, check engine light for cam/crank correlation
    600–1,500 $
    Ad 5184357AE timing chain tensioner Pentastartiming chain kit 3.6 Pentastar

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖ZF 9-Speed Transmission Class Action — Death Rattle

ZF 948TE in the 2015 Chrysler 200 is the most notorious victim. Hard jerking, hesitation, slipping into neutral, sudden loss of drive. NHTSA recall 2016 for 400,000+ vehicles. Class action Granillo v. FCA: warranty extended to 6 years/100,000 miles plus cash compensation.

Symptoms: Shuddering from stops, hard gear engagement feel, unexpected neutral drop between gears, sudden power loss
from 39,000 km
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 High
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below Average
2,360 complaints · 2015–2017
  1. 01 Electrical
    873 ⚠ 30
  2. 02 Powertrain
    764 ⚠ 23
  3. 03 Engine
    756 ⚠ 19
  4. 04 Airbags
    415 ⚠ 51
  5. 05 Other
    336 ⚠ 15

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Electrical (873 complaints)
⚠ Powertrain (764 complaints)
⚠ Engine (756 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-04

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Known Problems and Issues +

A total of 8 weaknesses have been documented for the Chrysler 200 UF (2015–2017) — 6 engine-related and 2 vehicle-related. One problem engine: ED6 (2.4L Tigershark). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Other.

200 (Pentastar-3.6-LC, 2015–2017) — Be Careful: Rocker arm tick, Oil filter housing leak — plastic cracks, Timing chain tensioner stretch (2011-2013). Power: 232 PS.

200 (ED6, 2015–2017) — Stay Away!: Piston Ring Defect: Severe Oil Consumption ($8M Settlement), Engine Stall from Low Oil Level, MultiAir Solenoid Failure. Power: 177 PS.

What to watch out for with the Chrysler 200? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Chrysler 200 UF have? +
The Chrysler 200 UF has 6 known engine weaknesses and 2 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Chrysler 200 UF? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: Pentastar-3.6-LC (3.6L V6). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the Pentastar-3.6-LC (3.6L V6). Problem engine: ED6 (2.4L Tigershark) — stay away!
Which Chrysler 200 UF engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Chrysler 200 UF — rated: "Not Really". {description} The Chrysler 200 was the last attempt to compete in the midsize segment — the ZF 9-speed debacle made it the most complained-about new car of its era.
Is the Chrysler 200 UF worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Chrysler 200 UF — 1 of 2 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'. The engine choice is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Chrysler 200 UF? +
The Chrysler 200 UF is available with engine variants from 178 to 305 hp. Petrol: Pentastar-3.6-LC (3.6L V6), ED6 (2.4L Tigershark).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee