What company owns Plymouth?
The Plymouth brand is owned by Stellantis, the multinational automaker formed by the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and PSA Group. There are no active Plymouth vehicles today; the brand was discontinued in 2001.
To understand how ownership evolved, it's helpful to trace Plymouth's corporate lineage and how rights to the brand passed through the major automakers that controlled it over the decades.
Ownership history of Plymouth
Below is a concise timeline showing the major corporate owners of the Plymouth name and brand rights.
- 1928–2001: Chrysler Corporation (later Chrysler Group / Chrysler LLC) — Plymouth operated as a standalone marque under Chrysler until the brand was discontinued in 2001.
- 2009–2021: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) / FCA US LLC — After Chrysler's bankruptcy and restructuring, FCA held the rights to the Plymouth trademark as part of its portfolio; no active Plymouth models were produced.
- 2021–present: Stellantis — The merger of FCA with PSA Group created Stellantis, which currently holds the rights to the Plymouth name and brand assets, though the brand remains inactive.
Note: The Plymouth brand has not been actively marketed since 2001, and there have been no official announcements of a revival as of the present.
Current status
Plymouth is considered a defunct automobile marque. If you are researching for collectibles or brand history, the Plymouth name is owned by Stellantis and appears in trademark filings and corporate records, but it does not appear on any current product lineup.
Summary
In short, Stellantis owns the Plymouth brand today, as part of its portfolio of former Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep brands. The brand was retired in 2001, and while the ownership has changed through Chrysler, FCA, and finally Stellantis, there are no active Plymouth vehicles currently in production.
