2005 Chrysler Crossfire

One of the most storied brands in American automotive history has been reduced to a single model—a minivan that is sold as both the Pacifica and the Voyager. Before that, Walter Chrysler’s car company was one of the “Big Three” automakers in the U.S., responsible for such legendary nameplates as the 300, Airflow, Imperial, and New Yorker. Today, Chrysler is part of Stellantis, a Netherlands-based automotive conglomerate that also owns Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. The future of Chrysler remains to be seen. But those in the market for a Pacifica should know that it lags behind other minivans in Consumer Reports’ road tests and reliability scores. The plug-in hybrid Pacifica has below-average reliability. Used car shoppers in the market for a traditional American luxury sedan may be interested in the Chrysler 300, which was largely unchanged between 2011 and 2023—but should be aware that Chrysler sits at the bottom of our used car reliability rankings.

Debuting for 2004, this German-built, two-seat, rear-drive coupe was based on the first-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK. It competed with the Nissan 350Z and Audi TT of the period. The Crossfire is powered by a punchy 3.2-liter V6 from Mercedes with either a five-speed automatic or a clunky six-speed manual transmission. A supercharged version was added in 2005. With its outdated steering system handling feels neither precise nor sporty. Tenacious tire grip adds security, though. The ride is stiff, and there's too much wind noise. Besides that, the interior is cramped, and visibility is poor. Chrysler dropped the Crossfire after the 2008 model year.