2016 Chrysler 200 vs 2016 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chrysler 200 | 2016 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 342 | 1,600 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 337 | 153 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 57 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,351 mi | 78,003 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 200 | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 131 | 439 |
| Power Train | 63 | 309 |
| Electrical System | 111 | 145 |
| Steering | 23 | 176 |
| Air Bags | 88 | 50 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 83 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 108 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 103 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 70 | 108 |
| Airbag warning light | 34 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 227 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 30 |
| Oil consumption | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 63 |
2016 Chrysler 200
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.