At a Glance
Chrysler has 97 identified common problems across 16 models, with the 300 being the most affected model and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 1.1M MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read how we identify common car problems →
Below: per-model breakdowns of Chrysler common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 1.1M DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Chrysler models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Chrysler Common Problems by Model
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Showing top 9 by MOT test volume — search to find any of 16 Chrysler models.
Grand Voyager
Most common: Brakes
Pt
Most common: Suspension
Voyager
Most common: Brakes
300
Most common: Brakes
Neon
Most common: Brakes
Crossfire
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Ypsilon
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Sebring
Most common: Brakes
Delta
Most common: Brakes
Most Common Chrysler MOT Failures
Every reason Chrysler vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 8.15% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.42% |
| 3 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 7.35% |
| 4 | Stop lamp not working | 5.75% |
| 5 | Number plate lamp not working | 5.57% |
| 6 | Tyre condition | 5.18% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 5.16% |
| 8 | Brake pads or linings worn | 4.57% |
| 9 | Headlamp aim defect | 4.13% |
| 10 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 4.05% |
| 11 | Front lamp not working | 3.99% |
| 12 | Track rod end worn | 3.80% |
| 13 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.96% |
| 14 | Exhaust system fault | 2.34% |
| 15 | Windscreen washer not working | 1.92% |
| 16 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.42% |
| 17 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.37% |
| 18 | Position lamp not working | 1.35% |
| 19 | Parking brake condition | 1.30% |
| 20 | Headlamp fault | 1.05% |
| 21 | Indicator fault | 1.05% |
| 22 | Driveshaft fault | 1.04% |
| 23 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.02% |
| 24 | Front suspension fault | 1.00% |
| 25 | ABS fault | 0.82% |
| 26 | Airbag warning light on | 0.82% |
| 27 | Rear lamp not working | 0.81% |
| 28 | Fog lamp not working | 0.77% |
| 29 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.75% |
| 30 | Horn not working | 0.74% |
| 31 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.66% |
| 32 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.64% |
| 33 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.64% |
| 34 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.62% |
| 35 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.55% |
| 36 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.50% |
| 37 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.48% |
| 38 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.43% |
| 39 | Steering rack fault | 0.42% |
| 40 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.39% |
| 41 | Seat belt condition | 0.35% |
| 42 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.32% |
| 43 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.29% |
| 44 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.25% |
| 45 | Chassis condition | 0.25% |
| 46 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.25% |
| 47 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.24% |
| 48 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.23% |
| 49 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.20% |
| 50 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.20% |
| 51 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.18% |
| 52 | Steering free play excessive | 0.16% |
| 53 | Rear suspension fault | 0.16% |
| 54 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.15% |
| 55 | Steering arm worn | 0.14% |
| 56 | Brake fluid leak | 0.14% |
| 57 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.14% |
| 58 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.14% |
| 59 | Electrical switch fault | 0.14% |
| 60 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.13% |
| 61 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.12% |
| 62 | Engine oil leak | 0.12% |
| 63 | Brake pedal fault | 0.12% |
| 64 | Brake lever fault | 0.11% |
| 65 | Brake caliper fault | 0.10% |
| 66 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.10% |
| 67 | Drag link end worn | 0.10% |
| 68 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.09% |
| 69 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.09% |
| 70 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.09% |
| 71 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.09% |
| 72 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.08% |
| 73 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.07% |
| 74 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.07% |
| 75 | Steering operation fault | 0.06% |
| 76 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.06% |
| 77 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.06% |
| 78 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.06% |
| 79 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.06% |
| 80 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 81 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.06% |
| 82 | Steering lock fault | 0.05% |
| 83 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.05% |
| 84 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.05% |
| 85 | Driver airbag fault | 0.05% |
| 86 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.05% |
| 87 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.05% |
| 88 | Spare wheel fault | 0.04% |
| 89 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 90 | Power steering pump fault | 0.03% |
| 91 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.03% |
| 92 | Power steering ram fault | 0.03% |
| 93 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 94 | Body security fault | 0.03% |
| 95 | Steering column fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 97 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.02% |
| 98 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 99 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 101 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 102 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.02% |
| 108 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Propshaft fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.01% |
| 111 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 112 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 113 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 114 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 115 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.01% |
| 116 | Steering box fault | 0.01% |
| 117 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 119 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 120 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 122 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 126 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 129 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 135 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 136 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 137 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 138 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 140 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 141 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 144 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 145 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 148 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 151 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 152 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 156 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 159 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 160 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 161 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 162 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 165 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 168 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 169 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 170 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 171 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 172 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 177 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 179 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 180 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 181 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 184 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 186 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 187 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 188 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 189 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 190 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 191 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 192 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 194 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 195 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 196 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 197 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 198 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 199 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 199 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Chrysler MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Chrysler, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Chrysler problems?
Based on analysis of 1.1M Chrysler MOT tests from DVSA data, Chrysler has 97 identified common problems across 16 models. The Chrysler 300 has the most recorded problems. Brakes issues are the most common category.
Which Chrysler model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Chrysler 300 has the highest count with 26 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Chrysler models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
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Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Chrysler owners spot problems early. We review all submissions before they are published.
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