Is Chrysler reliable?
44% of the 32 Chryslers we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, averaging 55/100 — they tend to be in noticeably worse shape than average.
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Chryslers inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections55/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100Based on 32 used Chryslers we inspected, they tend to be in noticeably worse shape than average — average condition 55/100 vs 61 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
81%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
47%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
44%
Oil leaks · Automatic transmission
31%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
19%
Share of inspected Chryslers where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 16%
Good 28%
Mediocre 34%
Poor 22%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on Chryslers.
88%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
3%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
22%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
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Chrysler models we've inspected
Pacifica
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Recently inspected:
2022 Chrysler Pacifica · 22k mi — flagged: exhaust system leaks. Inspected Jul 28.
2023 Chrysler 300 · 40k mi — flagged: oil leaks, signs of recent repair, battery condition. Inspected Jul 27.
The bottom line
Oil leaks are the real story on used Chryslers, showing up on 81 percent of engines and a good chunk of transmissions, so start every look by checking for seepage under the car and around the valve covers before anything else. Active error codes pop up often enough that a full scan is non-negotiable too. With 88 percent carrying at least one repainted panel, assume the body has history and measure paint depth yourself. Walk from any car already leaking or coded unless the discount covers a full reseal; dry, clean examples are the only smart buys here.
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 (81%), tires condition & wear (47%), active error codes (44%).
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Based on 32 inspections · updated Aug 12, 2026
