Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2004. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Pacifica | 11 | 5 |
| 2025 Pacifica | 30 | 9 |
| 2024 Pacifica | 47 | 11 |
| 2023 Pacifica | 155 | 14 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 218 | 10 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 375 | 7 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 171 | 5 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 316 | 7 |
| 2018 PacificaMost complaints | 889 | 12 |
| 2017 PacificaMost complaints | 1,537 | 11 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 102 | 0 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 326 | 0 |
| 2006 PacificaMost complaints | 726 | 1 |
| 2005 PacificaMost complaints | 1,244 | 2 |
| 2004 PacificaMost complaints | 896 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine1,920
- Electrical system1,461
- Power train1,431
- Structure1,078
- Steering779
- Unknown or other736
- Engine and engine cooling496
- Suspension489
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 324 Pacifica vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 158 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 27 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 | 11 |
| 2020 | 39 | 20 |
| 2019 | 43 | 18 |
| 2018 | 44 | 9 |
| 2017 | 63 | 34 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 19 | 10 |
| 2006 | 25 | 20 |
| 2005 | 31 | 14 |
| 2004 | 13 | 4 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 11 model-year variants; 11 of 11 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD PV ICE AWD | ★★★★★ | 12.1 % |
| 2026 | 2026 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD PV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ | 12.1 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Chrysler Pacifica AWD PV AWD | ★★★★★ | 12.1 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Chrysler Pacifica AWD PV AWD | ★★★★★ | 12.1 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Chrysler Pacifica MV FWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 15 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.6–13.6 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pacifica · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| 2025 | Pacifica · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| 2024 | Pacifica · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| 2023 | Pacifica · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| 2022 | Pacifica · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| 2021 | Pacifica · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| 2020 | Pacifica (Stop-Start) · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| 2019 | Pacifica (Stop-Start) · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| 2018 | Pacifica (Stop-Start) · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| 2017 | Pacifica (Stop-Start) · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| 2008 | Pacifica · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.4 | 10.7 | 13.3 |
| 2007 | Pacifica · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.0 | 10.3 | 12.9 |
| 2006 | Pacifica · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| 2005 | Pacifica · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.0 | 10.3 | 12.9 |
| 2004 | Pacifica · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 11.1 | 13.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In the Netherlands
294 Pacifica cars are on Dutch roads; 76% arrived later as imports, and 118 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | €77,854 |
| 2023 | 21 | €80,830 |
| 2022 | 31 | €71,849 |
| 2021 | 37 | €66,563 |
| 2020 | 26 | €67,305 |
| 2019 | 32 | €66,505 |
| 2018 | 66 | €62,439 |
| 2017 | 59 | €62,166 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
New registrations in Europe
219 new Chrysler Pacifica cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (25), Austria (18), Netherlands (16).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 61 | 117 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 75 | 164 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 36 | 235 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 34 | 297 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 5 | 113 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 3 | 248 (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 5 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Pacifica in 5 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The head airbag cannot deploy correctly because of insufficient pressure. There is a risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and se…
A folded or torn anode tab can lead to the formation of lithium by-products. Combined with a second factor, this can result in an internal short circuit in the high-voltage battery pack, leading the vehicle to catch fire. The product does not comply with the R…
The high voltage battery can suddenly ignite, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intende…
The ball joint of the front right lower control arm may be insufficiently secured. This can lead to loss of steering control, increasing the risk of an accident.
The buckle for the seat belt for the rear left seat could open unintentionally. If this happened, the passenger in the seat would not be protected in the event of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
43 campaigns cover the Pacifica; the latest 12 are below.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The vehicles were built with an incorrect radio, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rearview camera image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA recalls