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2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2011 Chrysler 200

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2011 Chevrolet Cruze2011 Chrysler 200
NHTSA complaints731335
Recall campaigns73
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,657136
Investigations22
Crash reports3814
Fire reports203
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)26–2922–24
Median reported incident mileage58,000 mi47,657 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet CruzeChrysler 200
Engine257118
Power Train19338
Electrical System9667
Air Bags4048
Electronic Stability Control (esc)758
Service Brakes6121
Vehicle Speed Control6911
Steering4824

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light6820
Stalling5884
Overheating520
Hesitation / surging499
Loss of power358
Shifting problems180
Vibration / shaking169
Brake problems140

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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.