Chrysler Reliability Overview
Based on 66,356 real complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Chrysler reliability varies significantly by model. Compare models below and review the specific model-year page before buying.
Is Chrysler reliable? Quick answer
Based on 66,356 real NHTSA complaints across 12 Chrysler models
Chrysler reliability varies significantly by model and year. Some Chrysler models have consistently low complaint rates; others show recurring electrical faults patterns across multiple generations. The brand-level reliability score is less useful than picking the specific model + year you're considering.
- Chrysler 300· 6,461 complaints
- Chrysler Voyager· 319 complaints
- Chrysler Pacifica· 10,241 complaints
- Chrysler Town And Country· severity 1394538
- Chrysler Concorde· severity 652529
110 reported fatalities in Chrysler complaints. Scroll down for the full model-by-model breakdown, or use the links above to jump to a specific model's year-by-year page.
Best Chrysler Models to Buy
Lowest complaint severity among Chrysler models with enough data for a confident comparison (200+ complaints).
Worst Chrysler Models to Avoid
All 12 Chrysler models — sorted by severity (highest first)
Chrysler Town And Country
(1983–2017) high severityChrysler Concorde
(1993–2004) high severityChrysler 300M
(1993–2004) high severityChrysler Pt Cruiser
(2001–2010) high severityChrysler 300C
(2005–2017)Chrysler Sebring
(1995–2011) high severityChrysler Aspen
(2006–2009)Chrysler 200
(2010–2018)Chrysler Crossfire
(2004–2008)Chrysler Pacifica
(2003–2026)Chrysler Voyager
(2000–2023)Chrysler 300
(2004–2023)Pick your model above, then check the VIN.
NHTSA data tells you which models & years to avoid. The VIN tells you if this specific car has hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
Most Common Chrysler Problems
Components most reported across all Chrysler models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10,455 | 1.4% |
| Engine Problems | 5,986 | 1.5% |
| Airbags | 4,723 | 13.7% |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4,307 | 2.6% |
| Steering Defects | 2,368 | 5.3% |
| Fuel System | 1,858 | 0.7% |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1,742 | 14.3% |
| Automatic Transmission | 1,606 | 3.9% |
| Brakes | 1,384 | 10.0% |
| Engine & Cooling | 1,345 | 1.6% |
Chrysler Reliability — Frequently Asked Questions
How many NHTSA complaints does Chrysler have?
Chrysler has 66,356 NHTSA consumer complaints across 12 distinct models in the VinItel database (1995–present). 5.0% of those complaints involved a crash, and 110 involved a fatality. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation via VinItel.
Which Chrysler model has the most NHTSA complaints?
By total complaint volume, the top Chrysler models are: Chrysler Town And Country (19,001 complaints), Chrysler Pacifica (10,241 complaints), Chrysler 200 (6,931 complaints). Note that higher-volume models naturally accumulate more complaints, so per-model severity depends on sales volume and crash rate. See the full sortable ranking at vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/chrysler.
What are the most common Chrysler problems?
Across all Chrysler models in the NHTSA database, the most-reported issue categories are: Electrical Faults (10,455 complaints, 1.4% crash rate); Engine Problems (5,986 complaints, 1.5% crash rate); Airbags (4,723 complaints, 13.7% crash rate). Crash percentages indicate how often that component failure resulted in an accident — higher percentages are safety-critical.
Which Chrysler model years should I avoid?
Chrysler models with the highest severity scores include Chrysler Town And Country and Chrysler Concorde. Specific model years to avoid depend on the model — click any Chrysler model to see its year-by-year breakdown with complaint counts, crash rates, and recalls. Our AVOID label is applied when a year's normalized complaint rate exceeds 1.5× the model's median.
Which Chrysler model is the most reliable?
Among Chrysler models with at least 200 NHTSA complaints (enough data for a confident comparison), the lowest severity scores are: Chrysler 300 (6,461 complaints), Chrysler Voyager (319 complaints), Chrysler Pacifica (10,241 complaints). Lower complaint volume plus lower crash/fire/injury rates indicates fewer reported safety issues per vehicle on the road.
Is Chrysler a reliable car brand?
NHTSA complaint data shows reliability varies significantly by model and year within every major brand — including Chrysler. A brand-level reliability verdict is misleading because it averages a bad year of one model with a great year of another. VinItel's approach: pick your target Chrysler model + year and view that specific page for actionable reliability data. See vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/chrysler to browse all 12 Chrysler models.
Should I buy a used Chrysler?
Buying used requires two checks: (1) research the specific model + year for known problems using the NHTSA data on this page, and (2) run a VIN report on the exact car to check for hidden accidents, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. VinItel offers both — reliability research is free, individual VIN reports are $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99). Common Chrysler issues to ask about during inspection include electrical faults.
Looking for accident history? See Chrysler accident & safety statistics from our 16M+ vehicle history database.
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