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2015 Chrysler 2 Series suspension problems

60 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2015 Chrysler 2 Series cite suspension, 3% of all 1,994 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 1 recall on this component.

Complaints
60
3% of all complaints
Crashes
7
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
4
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the suspension

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“transmission service (power train ) caused my parking rod dislodged/broken to slip/jerk to lose control of vehicle. It had put us at high risk, no airbags didn't go off to causing passenger to hit their head blacking out and non-stop pain in rotating cuff of right shoulder. It was inspect by the police and city from not being drive-able to be towed and inspected by the towing/mechanical person. The messages that showed on dashboard was transmission failed/ services, engine light and having electrical issues to light was flicking once press on brakes. when idling to pulling off from a stop cause to jerk.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 25, 2025Suspension, Power train, Electrical systemCrash reportedODI 11701615
“Emergency break on an off working parking pawl becomes dislodged and transmission to where it is shifting into neutral unexpectedly or shifting into park, which could be a potential rollaway which it has. Also back shocks and struts in the rear. Detaching Etc. Electrical issues. Radio software and also intermittent power loss of vehicle. Or stalling issues .”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 6, 2025Suspension, Power train, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11665377
“The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH and making a left turn on a bridge, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle slid to the side of the road next to the curb. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle had collapsed onto the front tires. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was later towed to the residence and was then towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the front suspension. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle made an abnormal cackling sound and was very sluggish. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where unknown diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was unreachable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 13, 2025Suspension, Power train, EngineODI 11642478
“Total suspension system problem,Bad Tire Rods, Bad SwayLinks & Control Arms, Total ABS System problem, Engine mounts problem, Transmission Mount & system problem, Over Idols at 0mph, Seat Material over wear & Tear, Carpeting wear & tear, Auto Paint fade”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 2, 2024Suspension, Wheels, SeatsODI 11591984
“The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a rattling and creaking noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger’s and driver’s side struts had fractured and needed to be replaced. The struts were replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 29, 2022SuspensionODI 11471575
“As I’m approaching a steeper hill I go from 25 to 20MPH as I try to turn the corner of the hill I feel the speed of the vehicle picking up as I’m trying to slow down without slamming on the brakes the vehicle takes off hits the curb then a utility pole before coming to a complete stop”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 6, 2022Suspension, Structure, WheelsCrash reportedODI 11459793

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

1 recall on this component

Suspension: shock absorber

Free remedy

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.

SuspensionReported Jul 2, 2014NHTSA 14V392000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.