Who makes Chrysler?
Chrysler is made by Stellantis, the multinational automaker formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA. The Chrysler brand operates under Stellantis, with a North American focus on minivans and family vehicles.
Ownership and corporate structure
Stellantis is the current parent company responsible for Chrysler and its sister brands. The corporate framework places Chrysler within Stellantis's North American operations, coordinating manufacturing, distribution, and marketing across regional markets.
Stellantis: the current parent
Stellantis N.V. is registered in the Netherlands and created in 2021 from the combination of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA. It consolidates brands including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel/Vauxhall and others into a single global automaker.
A brief history to today
Chrysler's corporate journey in the modern era began with Chrysler LLC and moved through a 1998 merger into DaimlerChrysler, a 2007 split and sale, a government-supported restructuring in 2009, Fiat's takeover forming Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in 2014, and finally the 2021 formation of Stellantis when FCA merged with PSA. Each phase influenced product strategy, brand positioning, and global manufacturing footprint.
Current product focus and market strategy
To understand who makes Chrysler and where it fits in the auto industry, it's helpful to review the brand's current product emphasis and regional strategy.
- Pacifica family: The Pacifica minivan is the flagship family vehicle, including the Pacifica Hybrid variant for fuel efficiency.
- Brand positioning: Chrysler centers on family-oriented, comfortable minivans and related crossovers in North America as part of a broader Stellantis portfolio.
Model availability can vary by market and year, and Stellantis periodically adjusts the lineup. For the most up-to-date details, consult Chrysler's official site or Stellantis communications.
Global footprint and brand strategy
Chrysler operates as a brand primarily in North America within Stellantis's global portfolio. The parent company manages strategic direction, platform sharing, and manufacturing coordination across regions to optimize efficiency and reach.
What this means for consumers
For shoppers, the key implication is that Chrysler is a brand under a large multinational automaker. Corporate ownership shapes vehicle design, pricing, dealer networks, and product cadence in its primary markets.
Summary
Chrysler today is produced by Stellantis, the multinational automaker formed in 2021 from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The brand's North American lineup focuses on the Pacifica minivan family, while Stellantis guides a broader global strategy across its many brands. This corporate structure explains why Chrysler's product decisions are coordinated within a larger portfolio rather than as an independent automaker.
