Are Chryslers Reliable? Chrysler Reliability by Model
Across the 6 most-documented Chrysler models, CarWhere's analysis of 14,115 NHTSA complaints finds 3 carry at least one model year to avoid; the cleanest federal records belong to the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Voyager and Town and Country. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume. Data as of July 2026.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall campaigns · Data as of July 2026 · How we rate model years
14,115 NHTSA complaints
model years flagged on federal data
Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Voyager and Town and Country
What Chrysler owners report most
The vehicle systems drawing the most federal service-bulletin activity across the 6 Chrysler models we analyze — a signal of where problems concentrate.
Chrysler reliability by model
| Model | Complaints | Years to avoid | Best years | Worst year vs. its avg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Pacifica | 3,625 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022 | 2008 | 4.5× |
| Chrysler 300 | 2,661 | 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2018 | 2019 and 2021 | 5× |
| Chrysler Voyager | 37 | None | — | — |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 3,619 | None | — | — |
| Chrysler 200 | 4,173 | 2013 and 2015 | 2014 and 2017 | 5.8× |
| Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid | 0 | None | — | — |
Counts are raw federal filings (NHTSA owner complaints), not adjusted for sales volume. A model year is flagged when its severity-weighted complaint rate is among the highest within that model's own history — never a comparison against other brands. Follow any model for its full year-by-year verdict. Full methodology.
Where Chrysler owners report the most trouble
Chrysler 200: 2 model years flagged to avoid (2013 and 2015) — the worst logged up to 5.8× the model's own average complaint rate. See the year-by-year verdict →
Chrysler 300: 6 model years flagged to avoid (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2018) — the worst logged up to 5× the model's own average complaint rate. See the year-by-year verdict →
Chrysler Pacifica: 5 model years flagged to avoid (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022) — the worst logged up to 4.5× the model's own average complaint rate. See the year-by-year verdict →
Cleanest Chrysler records: the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Voyager and Town and Country carry no model year flagged to avoid in the current federal data.
You just got the basic decode. Unlock the full picture for $9.99.
One-time. No subscription, ever. You see exactly what your report includes before you pay — no blind-box reports.
FAQ
Are Chryslers reliable?
Chrysler reliability varies sharply by model and year, not by brand. Across the 6 most-documented Chrysler models, 3 carry at least one model year we flag to avoid on NHTSA complaint and recall data. The Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Voyager and Town and Country carry no year we flag to avoid. These are raw federal complaint counts, not adjusted for how many vehicles Chrysler sold, so they can't be read as a single cross-brand reliability score — use the per-model verdicts below.
What is the most reliable Chrysler?
Among the Chrysler models we analyze, the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Voyager and Town and Country carry no model year flagged to avoid in the current federal data — the cleanest records in the lineup. Reliability still comes down to the specific model year, so check the year-by-year verdict before buying.
Which Chrysler models have the most years to avoid?
The Chrysler models carrying the most flagged years are the 200 (2 years flagged, worst up to 5.8× its own average), the 300 (6 years flagged, worst up to 5× its own average), the Pacifica (5 years flagged, worst up to 4.5× its own average). A flag means that model year has one of the highest severity-weighted complaint rates within that model's own history — it is not a comparison against other brands.
How do I check a specific Chrysler before buying?
Start with the free Chrysler window sticker lookup at carwhere.com/window-sticker/chrysler to confirm the exact trim and factory options, then run the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report for that VIN — it includes the recall, complaint, and service-bulletin record for the exact model year plus a market price check from verified buyers. One-time purchase, no subscription.
Sources & data notes
All figures are drawn from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Defects Investigation — owner-filed complaints and recall campaigns — across the 6 most-documented Chrysler models and every model year on record for each. Retrieved July 2026. Counts are raw federal filings and are not adjusted for the number of vehicles sold or registered, so they cannot be read as a single cross-brand reliability ranking; each model year's verdict compares it only against the rest of that model's own history. Full scoring at the methodology page.