FCA Reports Third-quarter 2022 US Sales

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FCA US LLC reported third-quarter 2022 U.S. sales of 385,665 vehicles, a 6% decline from the previous year. However, commercial shipments rose 57%. The Dodge brand saw a 22% increase in sales, with the Charger, Challenger, and Durango up by 25%, 17%, and 32%, respectively. Chrysler brand sales rose 39%, with significant gains in the Pacifica and 300 models. Notably, the Jeep Wrangler's sales increased by 4%, and the Wrangler 4xe remained the top-selling plug-in hybrid.

Positive

• Dodge brand sales increased by 22% compared to the same quarter last year.
• Chrysler brand total U.S. sales rose by 39%, with Pacifica sales increasing by 46%.
• Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango saw increases of 25%, 17%, and 32% in U.S. sales, respectively.
• Total commercial shipments rose by 57% year-over-year.

Negative

• Overall U.S. sales declined by 6% in Q3 2022 compared to Q3 2021.
• Jeep brand sales decreased by 18% compared to the previous year.
• Sales of the Jeep Cherokee were up only 1%, with substantial losses in other Jeep models.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCA US LLC had sales of 385,665 vehicles in this year's third quarter. Overall, total U.S. sales for the third quarter declined 6%. Total commercial shipments in the third quarter rose 57% versus the same quarter last year.

•  U.S. total sales decline 6%
• After an electrifying summer, Dodge brand total U.S. sales rise 22% versus same quarter last year  
• Charger, Challenger and Durango rise 25%, 17% and 32%, respectively, in total U.S. sales versus same quarter last year  
• Chrysler brand total U.S. sales increase 39% versus same quarter last year  
• Versus the same quarter last year, total U.S. sales for the Chrysler Pacifica increase 46% and Chrysler 300 total U.S. sales rise 17%  
• Total U.S. sales for the Jeep® Wrangler rise 4% over same quarter last year; retail sales of the Compass rise 225% and Cherokee is up 1% versus same quarter last year  
• Jeep Wrangler 4xe remains the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in the U.S.  
• Ram ProMaster City total U.S. sales sees its best Q3 sales on record, rises 55% versus same quarter last year  
• Ram brand's commercial shipments rise 69% over same period last year  
• Total commercial shipments in Q3 2022 rise 57% versus same quarter last year  

"Our dealers are making every effort to deliver upon each and every customer's needs while we continue to deal with challenging industry supply constraints," said U.S. Head of Sales Jeff Kommor. "We also saw orders open up for the all-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe this August, adding another 4xe nameplate to Jeep brand with the Wrangler 4xe here in the U.S., and the Dodge and Chrysler brands each saw strong third quarters as we head into the final sales season of the year."  

The Chrysler brand's total U.S. sales rose 39%, with the Chrysler Pacifica up 46% and the Chrysler 300 up 17% versus the same quarter last year. Pacifica Hybrid accounted for 2,087 (12%) of total Chrysler Pacifica sales.  

Additionally, the new 2023 Chrysler 300C, which was announced during the return of the Detroit Auto Show two weeks ago, saw reservations for the vehicle sell out in 12 hours.

Following a summer of firsts for Dodge, including the announcements of the Dodge Hornet, its first electrified vehicle; seven "last call" editions of the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger; and its all-electric Charger Daytona SRT Concept during the brand's first-ever Speed Week event in August, the brand saw total U.S. sales of the Dodge Charger rise 25% and the Dodge Challenger rise 17% versus the same quarter last year. The Dodge Durango saw total U.S. sales rise 32% versus the same quarter last year.  

Total sales of the Jeep Wrangler were up 4%. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in the U.S., accounted for 13,478 (28%) of total Jeep Wrangler sales.   

The Jeep brand also saw retail sales of the Compass rise 225% (sales of the vehicle were prioritized for retail customers) and Cherokee increase 1% over the same quarter last year.  

The Ram brand's ProMaster City saw its best Q3 on record, with total U.S sales rising 55% versus the same quarter last year. The Ram brand's total commercial shipments were up a combined 69% versus the previous third quarter. 

See the attached table for the breakdown of brand and nameplate sales.

FCA US LLC Sales Summary Q3 2022

	Q3 Sales		Vol %	CYTD Sales		Vol %
Model	Curr Yr	Pr Yr	Change	Curr Yr	Pr Yr	Change
Compass	20,631	23,875	-14 %	66,966	58,029	15 %
Wrangler	47,659	46,044	4 %	147,156	164,710	-11 %
Gladiator	21,511	22,674	-5 %	60,268	71,458	-16 %
Cherokee	11,495	11,592	-1 %	30,852	78,750	-61 %
Grand Cherokee	38,176	81,803	-53 %	172,545	189,727	-9 %
Renegade	6,523	10,663	-39 %	23,776	41,957	-43 %
Wagoneer	13,001	21	New	30,276	21	New
Grand Wagoneer	2,353	12	New	9,454	12	New
JEEP BRAND	161,351	196,687	-18 %	541,297	604,671	-10 %
Ram P/U	118,106	121,704	-3 %	363,089	434,772	-16 %
ProMaster Van	16,742	20,168	-17 %	42,031	49,177	-15 %
ProMaster City	4,448	2,868	55 %	10,201	11,461	-11 %
RAM BRAND	139,296	144,740	-4 %	415,321	495,410	-16 %
200	0	2	-100 %	2	5	-60 %
300	4,175	3,569	17 %	11,757	14,631	-20 %
Pacifica	17,439	11,931	46 %	75,902	59,502	28 %
CHRYSLER BRAND	21,614	15,502	39 %	87,661	74,139	18 %
Dart	3	3	0 %	4	5	-20 %
Charger	24,201	19,395	25 %	62,660	61,498	2 %
Challenger	16,412	13,994	17 %	42,094	44,142	-5 %
Viper	0	0		1	2	-50 %
Journey	31	1,062	-97 %	187	13,827	-99 %
Caravan	5	89	-94 %	26	2,956	-99 %
Durango	19,104	14,516	32 %	39,543	52,931	-25 %
DODGE  BRAND	59,756	49,059	22 %	144,517	175,361	-18 %
500	7	6	17 %	8	18	-56 %
500L	5	24	-79 %	8	177	-95 %
500X	179	312	-43 %	757	980	-23 %
Spider	17	59	-71 %	24	932	-97 %
FIAT BRAND	208	401	-48 %	797	2,107	-62 %
Giulia	1,338	1,830	-27 %	3,662	6,114	-40 %
Alfa 4C	0	9	-100 %	1	76	-99 %
Stelvio	2,102	2,690	-22 %	6,151	8,003	-23 %
ALFA ROMEO	3,440	4,529	-24 %	9,814	14,193	-31 %
FCA US LLC	385,665	410,918	-6 %	1,199,407	1,365,881	-12 %

 

FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It designs, manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT performance designation. The company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA US LLC is a subsidiary of Stellantis N.V.

For the methodology of determining FCA US LLC monthly sales click here. These statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and, by their nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, changes in commodity prices, changes in general economic conditions, economic growth and other changes in business conditions, weather, floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters, changes in government regulation, production difficulties, including capacity and supply constraints, and many other risks and uncertainties, most of which are outside of our control.   

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FAQ

What were FCA US LLC's total vehicle sales in Q3 2022?

FCA US LLC reported total vehicle sales of 385,665 in Q3 2022.

How much did Dodge brand sales increase in Q3 2022?

Sales for the Dodge brand increased by 22% compared to the same quarter last year.

What percentage increase did Chrysler sales see in Q3 2022?

Chrysler brand total U.S. sales rose by 39% in Q3 2022.

What was the sales performance of the Jeep Wrangler in Q3 2022?

Sales for the Jeep Wrangler increased by 4% compared to the same quarter last year.

Did overall U.S. vehicle sales for FCA US LLC increase or decrease in Q3 2022?

Overall U.S. sales declined by 6% for FCA US LLC in Q3 2022.