The Chrysler Cordoba is a vehicle built from 1981 to 1983 over 2 generations. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Cordoba is
The Chrysler Cordoba is a vehicle that Chrysler built from 1981 to 1983 — 3 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 1980. Its closest siblings in the Chrysler range: 300, Pacifica, 200.
Cordoba generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Cordoba's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Cordoba that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-1979 | 547 cm | 292 cm | 1864 kg | - | - |
| 1980-1982 | 533 cm | 286 cm | 1513 kg | -14 cm | -351 kg |
Chrysler Cordoba tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Cordoba owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Chrysler Cordoba have? Power & range
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The Cordoba by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Chrysler Cordoba. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Cordoba | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 3 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Chrysler Cordoba?
The Cordoba is a vehicle, built from 1981 to 1983 across 2 generations.
How many generations does the Cordoba have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 1980. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Chrysler Cordoba warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Cordoba reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Cordoba?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Chrysler
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 1999–2026 | 86 | 23 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2004–2026 | 98 | 32 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Chrysler 200 | 2011–2017 | 26 | 27 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1990–2016 | 174 | 21 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Chrysler 300C | 2005–2011 | 8 | 21 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Chrysler Sebring | 1995–2010 | 106 | 24 mpg | 3.5/5 |
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