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UF platform

2015 Chrysler 200 — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 200 3.6L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2015 Chrysler 200 3.6L is a passenger car built on the UF platform and powered by a 3.6L engine paired with a nine‑speed automatic transmission that returns EPA estimates of 19 city, 31 highway and 23 combined mpg while specifying 5W‑20 API oil per the filler‑cap guidance. Owner‑reported complaints for the model line peaked in 2015 at 1,983 — driven largely by power‑train issues — and the year also carries eight recalls, marking it as the most troubled model year in the 2010‑2018 span. By contrast, complaints dropped to just one in 2018, indicating a sharp improvement after the 2015 peak.

Model year2017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityRefer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.OEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/31/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size215/55R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimSTANDARD 7.5; OPTIONAL 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter68157194AB alt 68245454AB
Spark plugSP148183AD alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH7A001AA alt BBH6F001AA
Front wiper blades68241705AA alt 68241704AA
Thermostat04893377AA alt 05047264AB
Cabin air filter68535619AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3472 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 31 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

6.0–6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2015 S V6
295 hpHorsepower (as tested)
262 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015S V6 3.6L V66.00 sec14.50 sec295 hpAWD
2015S V6 3.6L V66.30 sec14.70 sec295 hpAWD
2016Limited Platinum V6 3.6L V65.70 sec14.30 sec295 hpFWD
2013S V6 Convertible 3.6L V66.80 sec15.30 sec283 hpFWD
2011Limited V6 3.6L V66.30 sec14.90 sec283 hpFWD
2011Limited V6 3.6L V66.40 sec14.90 sec283 hpFWD
2011Limited V6 Convertible 3.6L V67.20 sec15.50 sec283 hpFWD
2011Limited V6 Convertible 3.6L V67.30 sec15.70 sec283 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. of 5W-20 API engine oil, 70W-80 · MS-2395 · MS-2155 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.35
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil70W-80 · MS-2395 · MS-2155
Engine Coolant Capacity8.7
Engine OilAPI · SAE 5W · MS-6395
Fuel Tank Capacity15.8 gallons
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts27
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper bolts: 7.4, Lower bolts: 8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts27.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts63.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub118 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsINSTALL A NEW HUB NUT. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub129 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsINSTALL A NEW HUB NUT. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity18.08 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test16.0 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21.0 psi
Thermostat Opening TemperaturePrimary: 179, Secondary: 203 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58+/-5 psi
Engine Compression100 min psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 90 Use; Front: 129; Rear: 89
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 9; Rear: 7 /
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.060; Rear: 0.060 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .315
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor Runout.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
375 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.75 degrees
450 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.50 degrees
5Loosen bolts in reverse sequence
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
870 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.70 degrees
970 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.; Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.70 degrees
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.43.2 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for the Chrysler 200 reveals a volatile trend in quality, peaking sharply in 2015. This target year represents a massive outlier in the generation, recording 1,983 complaints, 8 recalls, and 531 TSBs, a dramatic increase over the 192 complaints and 1 recall seen in 2014. This spike corrected quickly in subsequent years, with 2016 reporting 342 complaints and 2 recalls. For the 2015 model, the primary complaint areas are the Power Train (298), Electrical System (216), Engine (141), and Air Bags (135), with additional reports of 99 crashes and 24 fires. The provided data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Given that 2015 is the most problematic year in the record by a significant margin, this is not a good year to buy.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
531
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,983
Owner complaints
99 involved a crash · 24 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,983 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train298
Electrical System216
Engine141
Air Bags135
Unknown Or Other106
Electrical System,Engine84
Power Train,Electrical System61
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine59

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June…

16V529000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 12/07/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 531 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1408000384 REV.J2026-03-04Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1408000384 REV.I2026-02-14Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
21-040-252025-10-02Power Train948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a…
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25 REV. A2025-08-14StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 86 batteryVehicles taking Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.UF-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 04892339BEEngine air filter 68157194ABSpark plug SP148183ADBattery BBH7A001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 200 3.6L take?

Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. of API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 200 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 31 highway / 23 combined mpg.