Chrysler Reliability UK 2026
How reliable is a Chrysler? Here’s a data-led reliability profile based on first-time MOT pass rates, model-level breakdown, top failure categories, and a buyer’s verdict.
Chrysler reliability snapshot: first-time MOT pass rate 72.4% (+8.4 pp vs the UK average of 64%). Across 4 Chrysler models, the typical dangerous-defect rate is 2.52% and the average retest rate is 17.6%. Chrysler ranks below the UK average on first-time MOT pass rate. That doesn't make every example unreliable — a well-kept Chrysler can outperform a neglected premium car — but it raises the importance of checking the specific car's MOT history before purchase.
Chrysler first-time MOT pass rate
72.4%
Implied failure rate: 27.6% · UK average pass rate: 64%
+8.4 pp
2.52%
17.6%
How Chrysler compares to the UK average
The UK national first-time MOT pass rate is 64%, with about 36% of cars failing on the first attempt.Chrysler’s pass rate of 72.4% is 8.4 percentage points above that benchmark. That ’s a brand-average figure — individual Chrysler models range from the high 60s to above 90%, so model and age matter more than the badge.
Most reliable Chrysler models
Ranked by first-time MOT pass rate across our reliability dataset. Restricted to models with meaningful sample size.
Most problematic Chrysler models
The Chrysler models in our dataset with the lowest first-time MOT pass rates. A low pass rate doesn’t mean a bad car — older platforms naturally accumulate wear faster — but it does mean a pre-purchase MOT history check is essential.
Run a free MOT check on a specific Chrysler
Brand averages set expectations — a single car’s history is what actually decides whether it’s worth buying.
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Top MOT failure categories for Chrysler
Aggregated across 4 Chrysler models in our dataset, weighted by sample size.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
Exhaust, fuel and emissions
Related reading
Chrysler MOT check
Per-model pass rates and free registration lookup.
Chrysler common faults
Detailed fault list and indicative repair costs.
Chrysler pass rate 2025
Most-recent year-keyed pass rate analysis.
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Peugeot reliability
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Chrysler reliability — FAQ
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Check a Chrysler’s MOT history
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Source: MOT Checkup analysis of DVSA MOT test data. Brand-average pass rate is sample-size weighted across 4 Chrysler models in our dataset. Individual cars vary considerably — always check the specific registration’s MOT history before buying.