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2022 Chrysler Pacifica reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica holds 211 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 32 per year. Pacifica years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 31 complaints per year. NHTSA has 10 recalls on file, including Traction battery, Curtain, and Latch or anchor.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica
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Complaints

211

Per year

32

Recalls

10

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (72 of 211), then Engine (68) and Electrical system (58). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, 6 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Pacifica has 368 complaints, 65 per year, and the 2023 has 152 complaints, 31 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (10)

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2026-06-04 · NHTSA campaign 26V362000
Summary 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.
Remedy Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 52D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
Recall air bags, side and window, curtain 2026-03-26 · NHTSA campaign 26V189000
Summary 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 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."
Remedy Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V877000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Summary 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.
Remedy Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Recall air bags, side and window, curtain 2025-05-08 · NHTSA campaign 25V302000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 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."
Remedy Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall air bags, side and window, curtain 2024-10-24 · NHTSA campaign 24V793000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Remedy Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2024-06-13 · NHTSA campaign 24V436000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Recall electrical system, wiring, connectors and plugs 2023-01-17 · NHTSA campaign 23V010000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Remedy Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Recall visibility, windshield wiper, linkages 2022-08-11 · NHTSA campaign 22V619000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles. The windshield wiper arm nuts may be improperly tightened, which can cause the wipers to not function properly.
Remedy Dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is Z80.
Recall seats, middle or rear assembly 2022-03-24 · NHTSA campaign 22V181000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z22.

Complaints by component (211 total)

Powertrain
72
Engine
68
Electrical system
58
Fuel and propulsion system
26
Seats
16
Forward collision avoidance
14
Speed control
14
Air bags
12
Steering
12
Service brakes
9
Back-over prevention
8
Lane departure
4
Structure
3
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Hybrid propulsion
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seat belts
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

6

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

6

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

152022412023402024622025532026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Vehicle: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Approximately 25,300 miles On Saturday 9/12/26 while driving at highway speeds the following message displayed "Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon". When the message…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-23
  • "**Steering rack failure** I bought this as a used vehicle from Calavan CDJR in [XXX] XXX with 89,219 miles [XXX] It now has approximately 117,000 miles on it. When I bought it, there was a suspension noise that appeared…"
    Steering · filed 2026-09-21
  • "Recall to not charge my 2022 chrysler pacific plug in hybrid and there is no fix. Recall states not to charge or park the vehicle in or near any structures. That is unacceptable. They need to find a fix or buy my…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-18
  • "I was driving my Pacifica with my special needs children to thier therapy appointments. The power steering light came on all of a sudden going down the highway at 50-55mph. Steering became extremely difficult. I was…"
    Steering · filed 2026-09-14
  • "I am filing a safety complaint regarding Chrysler Corporate's handling of recall campaign 06D (NHTSA 26V-189) for my 2022 Chrysler Pacifica.I received an official corporate notification via mail explicitly stating that…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-09-13

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Pacifica 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 19 28 22 MPG $2950
Pacifica all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
Pacifica hybrid 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 29 30 30 MPG / 520 mi range $2150

Specs and fitment

RU generation, 2017–present
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.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica holds 211 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 32 per year. Pacifica years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 31 complaints per year. NHTSA has 10 recalls on file, including Traction battery, Curtain, and Latch or anchor.

What are common problems with a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (72 of 211), then Engine (68) and Electrical system (58). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, 6 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Pacifica has 368 complaints, 65 per year, and the 2023 has 152 complaints, 31 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica been recalled?

The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica has 10 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?

Owners have filed 211 complaints about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).