2015 Chrysler 200 vs 2015 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Chrysler 200 | 2015 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,987 | 1,007 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 531 | 200 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 99 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 74 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 24–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,000 mi | 80,318 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 200 | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 606 | 621 |
| Electrical System | 752 | 135 |
| Power Train | 693 | 49 |
| Air Bags | 327 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 159 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 111 | 49 |
| Steering | 86 | 69 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 108 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 451 | 155 |
| Check engine light | 173 | 102 |
| Airbag warning light | 129 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 94 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 74 | 60 |
| Shifting problems | 54 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 48 | 22 |
| Won’t start | 47 | 25 |
2015 Chrysler 200
2015 Kia Optima
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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.