2016 Chrysler 200 vs 2016 Hyundai Elantra
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 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 342 | 290 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 337 | 130 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,351 mi | 56,485 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 200 | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 131 | 109 |
| Electrical System | 111 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 88 | 26 |
| Power Train | 63 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 15 |
| Steering | 23 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 70 | 35 |
| Airbag warning light | 34 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 22 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 13 |
| Oil consumption | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 11 |
2016 Chrysler 200
2016 Hyundai Elantra
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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.