Chrysler Years to Avoid by Model
Chrysler years to avoid: the 2015 200 (1,983 complaints), 2017 Pacifica (1,475 complaints), 2008 300 (758 complaints) and 2022 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid (115 complaints). 4 of the 6 Chrysler models we track have at least one avoid-rated year; the cleanest records include the 2008 Pacifica and 2021 300. Based on 14,380 NHTSA owner complaints, rated model year by model year.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recall campaigns & service bulletins · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
Chrysler years to avoid, model by model
| Model | Years to avoid | Best years | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Pacifica | 20172018201920212022 | 2008 | 3,625 (2008–2025) |
| Chrysler 300 | 200820112012201320142018 | 20192021 | 2,661 (2008–2025) |
| Chrysler Voyager | None rated avoid | — | 37 (2008–2025) |
| Chrysler Town & Country | None rated avoid | — | 3,619 (2008–2025) |
| Chrysler 200 | 20132015 | 20142017 | 4,173 (2010–2025) |
| Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid | 2022 | 2021 | 265 (2017–2025) |
Verdicts are each model’s own, rated against that model’s history (see the methodology); counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
The worst year for each Chrysler model
2015 Chrysler 200: 1,983 NHTSA owner complaints · all avoid-rated years: 2013 and 2015 · Full 200 breakdown →
2017 Chrysler Pacifica: 1,475 NHTSA owner complaints · all avoid-rated years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022 · Full Pacifica breakdown →
2008 Chrysler 300: 758 NHTSA owner complaints · all avoid-rated years: 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2018 · Full 300 breakdown →
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid: 115 NHTSA owner complaints · Full Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid breakdown →
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Frequently asked questions
What Chrysler years should you avoid?
By model: Pacifica 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022; 300 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2018; 200 2013 and 2015; Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid 2022. Each verdict matches that model's own years-to-avoid page, built from NHTSA owner-complaint and recall records.
What are the best Chrysler years to buy?
The cleanest federal records by model: Pacifica 2008; 300 2019 and 2021; 200 2014 and 2017; Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid 2021.
Which Chrysler model has the most years to avoid?
The Chrysler 300, with 6 avoid-rated model years (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2018) across 18 years on record (2008–2025).
How are Chrysler years to avoid rated?
Each model year's NHTSA owner complaints are weighted for severity, converted to a rate per year on the road, compared with the rest of that model's own history and adjusted for recalls. Full method at /research/years-to-avoid/methodology.
Where does the Chrysler data come from?
Federal records: 14,380 NHTSA owner complaints across 6 Chrysler models, plus NHTSA recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins filed with NHTSA. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.