Look — Chrysler's engine story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 2,668 complaints across 54 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 68 fire reports on the federal record — not common in this category but documented and worth weight. Repair exposure averages $3,100, which is meaningful money outside warranty. Across the 1,822 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 70,479 miles. Budget for a real pre-purchase inspection — compression and leakdown test, not just a code scan. Both are cheap and tell you what is left in the engine.
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54 model-year entries · 2005–2025
Chrysler engine problems
2,668 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Chrysler vehicles for engine issues. See engine across all makes →
Complaints
2,668
Recalls
0
Year-models
54
Avg fix
$3,100
23crashes
68fires
9injuries
Worst-affected Chrysler model-years for engine Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2006 Chrysler 300
306 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2005 Chrysler Pacifica
273 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
235 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2018 Chrysler Pacifica
181 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2015 Chrysler 200
152 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2006 Chrysler Pacifica
148 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2005 Chrysler 300
105 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2012 Chrysler 200
87 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2014 Chrysler Town and Country
85 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2007 Chrysler Pacifica
83 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2011 Chrysler 200
75 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2013 Chrysler 200
69 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2007 Chrysler 300
60 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2012 Chrysler Town and Country
53 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
50 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2008 Chrysler 300
49 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2007 Chrysler Sebring
47 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2013 Chrysler Town and Country
46 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
41 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2016 Chrysler 200
40 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2008 Chrysler Sebring
40 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2011 Chrysler Town and Country
36 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2016 Chrysler Town and Country
35 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
35 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2021 Chrysler Pacifica
32 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
Common questions
How many Chrysler engine complaints are on file with NHTSA?
2,668 complaints across 54 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Chrysler.
Which Chrysler model has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300 leads with 306 complaints in this category. Next: 2005 Pacifica (273) and 2017 Pacifica (235).
What does it cost to fix Chrysler engine problems?
Independent shops average $3,100 for engine repairs across the Chrysler lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Chrysler engine recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover engine issues on Chrysler vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Chrysler.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.