The Chrysler E-CLASS is a midsize car built from 1981 to 1984. Engines offered: 4-cyl. 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 E-CLASS is
The Chrysler E-CLASS is a midsize car that Chrysler built from 1981 to 1984 — 4 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Chrysler range: 200, New Yorker, LeBaron.
Chrysler E-CLASS tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment E-CLASS 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 E-CLASS have? Power & range
The Chrysler E-CLASS is offered with 1 powertrain — 2.2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Chrysler E-CLASS, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.2L · 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | — | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The E-CLASS by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Chrysler E-CLASS. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | E-CLASS | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 5 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 2 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Chrysler E-CLASS?
The E-CLASS is a midsize car, built from 1981 to 1984. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
What is the Chrysler E-CLASS 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 E-CLASS 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 E-CLASS?
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.
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