Last updated: 2026-10-10
Chrysler Reliability Ratings — Every Model Ranked
All three Chrysler models rate good, so the gap between best and worst is narrow, and the brand lands close to average against other brands. Voyager leads the lineup. Pacifica trails, though it still rates good and ranks below average among minivans. The 300 is close to average among sedans. Year choice matters more than model choice here.
Four problems recur across the lineup: electrical faults, power train trouble, engine failures, and steering. Owners describe vans that stall while driving, power steering that cuts out without warning, hard or surging shifts, and head gasket failures on the 3.6L V6. Fire appears in the electrical complaints, and dealers often cannot find a cause. A shopper should target the recommended year for each model and skip the flagged ones, especially the 2018 Pacifica and 2018 300.
Chrysler Best Year Score Comparison
Each bar shows the best single model year score for that Chrysler model. Longer bars indicate higher peak reliability.
Chrysler Model Rankings
Scores below are averaged across all tracked model years. The “Best Year” column shows the highest-scoring model year that has been on the road for at least two years, where available.
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | Score | Rating | Recalls | Complaints / 10k | Maint. Rating | Est. Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chrysler Voyager | 2020 | 75/100 | Good | 20 | 0.4 | 3.5 | $647/yr |
| 2 | Chrysler 300 | 2023 | 72/100 | Good | 13 | 18.2 | 3.5 | $631/yr |
| 3 | Chrysler Pacifica | 2024 | 65/100 | Good | 67 | 33.9 | 3.5 | $647/yr |
Chrysler Models
Chrysler Voyager
6th gen (2020–2023), facelifted 2022
Used Voyagers rate good and sit above most minivans on the site. The 2020 is the year to buy, while 2023 is the one to avoid after collecting six recalls.
Chrysler 300
2nd gen (2011–2023), facelifted 2015
Rated good for reliability and close to average among sedans, this full-size car is a sound used buy if you pick the right year. Skip 2018, where touchscreens register phantom touches and transmissions jolt.
Reliability standing is good, though it ranks below average among minivans. Most years hold up well, but 2018 brings electrical fires and head gasket failures on the 3.6L V6.
Common Chrysler Problems
Top complaint categories across all Chrysler models, based on owner-reported issues to NHTSA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most reliable Chrysler model?
- The Voyager is the most reliable Chrysler on the site. The 2020 is the year to buy. Owners filed 30 complaints in total, far fewer than for the Pacifica. Skip the 2023, which collected six recalls. Common Voyager complaints involve electrical faults and steering that sticks or cuts out.
- Which Chrysler models and years should I avoid?
- Avoid the 2018 Pacifica, the 2018 300, and the 2023 Voyager. The 2018 Pacifica brings electrical fires and head gasket failures on the 3.6L V6. The 2018 300 has touchscreens that register phantom touches and transmissions that jolt. The 2023 Voyager collected six recalls.
- Are Chrysler vehicles expensive to repair?
- Repair costs look moderate. Independent repair-cost data puts the Pacifica and Voyager at about $647 a year. The 300 runs about $631 a year, compared with $590 for full-size cars. The bigger risk is a costly engine or transmission failure in a problem year, not routine upkeep.
- What are the head gasket problems on Chrysler vans?
- Head gasket and cylinder head failures on the 3.6L V6 are the main engine problem. Owners report coolant loss with no visible leak, misfires, a ticking noise, and sudden power loss on the highway. Failures cluster from about 55,000 to 74,121 miles, with more from 104,000 to 120,000. Fixes range from a new head to a full engine.
- Why does the power steering cut out on some Chrysler vans?
- The data does not give a cause. Owners report power steering that cuts out without warning, often with a "power steering unavailable" message. Assist sometimes returns after seconds or after a restart. Of 130 steering complaints, 8 involve crashes. Mechanics often cannot reproduce the fault, so a clean test drive proves little.
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How we score Chrysler models
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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