Chrysler Pacifica years to avoid and best years
Newer Chrysler Pacifica years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 215 (1,521 complaints). From 2021 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 11 (from 170 complaints), 2024 at 14 (from 42 complaints), and 2023 at 31 (from 152 complaints). The Chrysler Pacifica 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 216 of 1,521 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2020
2024
2023
2025–26
Chrysler Pacifica reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chrysler Pacifica. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | 26 |
| 2025 → Too early | 14 | 28 | 9 | Air bags | 24 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 14 | 42 | 11 | Air bags | 24 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 31 | 152 | 14 | Air bags | 24 |
| 2022 → | 32 | 211 | 10 | Powertrain | 24 |
| 2021 → | 65 | 368 | 7 | Engine | 24 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 11 | 170 | 5 | Electrical system | 24 |
| 2019 → | 31 | 356 | 7 | Service brakes | 24.7 |
| 2018 → | 91 | 873 | 12 | Engine | 25.3 |
| 2017 → Most | 215 | 1,521 | 11 | Engine | 25.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Minivan
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6) · 5.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/65R17 (common trims)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 23V-010 covers certain 2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles: an internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown. Dealers update the Power Inverter Module software and, if needed, update the instrument panel cluster and ECM software.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 11 (from 170 complaints), 2024 at 14 (from 42 complaints), and 2023 at 31 (from 152 complaints).
Which Chrysler Pacifica year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 215 (1,521 complaints). On the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 216 of 1,521 complaints name Engine.
How do Chrysler Pacifica owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chrysler Pacifica years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2021 on, complaints per year fall.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years are too early to compare?
The Chrysler Pacifica 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a Chrysler Pacifica use?
0W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6)
What does NHTSA recall 23V-010 cover on the Chrysler Pacifica?
Recall 23V-010 covers certain 2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles: an internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
What generation is the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?
RU generation (2017-present).