Is Chrysler reliable?
44% of the 29 Chryslers we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, averaging 57/100 — they tend to be in slightly worse shape than average.
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Chryslers inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections57/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 60/100Based on 29 used Chryslers we inspected, they tend to be in slightly worse shape than average — average condition 57/100 vs 60 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Oil leaks · Engine
86%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
48%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
48%
Oil leaks · Automatic transmission
34%
Lights not working · Equipment
21%
Share of inspected Chryslers where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 3%
Good 41%
Mediocre 52%
Poor 3%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on Chryslers.
93%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 76%
3%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
21%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
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Chrysler models we've inspected
Pacifica
11 cars · profile soon
Recently inspected:
2024 Chrysler Pacifica · 58k mi — flagged: tire pressure monitoring, cooling. Inspected Jul 9.
2021 Chrysler Pacifica · 113k mi — flagged: oil leaks, flow distribution, steering backlash. Inspected Jun 27.
The bottom line
The numbers paint a clear picture for Chrysler buyers: repaints hit 93 percent and engine oil leaks 86 percent, so expect prior bodywork plus messy mechanicals that drag most into mediocre territory. Electronics codes and worn tires pile on as common extras. When you look at one, start underneath checking for oil seepage from the engine and transmission, then scan for active codes and inspect the tires closely. Those issues give you solid leverage to negotiate aggressively or a clean reason to walk away if the leaks are active.
FAQ
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What are the most common problems with a used Chrysler?
Across the Chryslers we inspected, the items we flag most often are oil leaks (86%), active error codes (48%), tires condition & wear (48%).
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Based on 29 inspections · updated Jul 12, 2026
