Chrysler Pacifica
The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial.
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2026 modelSpecifications by model year
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2025 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2024 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2023 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2022 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2021 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2020 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2019 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 13.07 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2018 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2017 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 13.07 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | minivan | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | minivan | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | minivan | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | minivan | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | minivan | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | minivan | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | minivan | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Series | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Series: Hybrid Pinnacle, Trim: Limited | Hybrid Pinnacle | Limited | — |
| 2022 | Trim: Touring L | — | Touring L | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $35,240, Trim: Limited | — | Limited | $35,240 |
| 2019 | Base price: $42,445, Trim: Touring Plus | — | Touring Plus | $42,445 |
| 2018 | Base price: $35,945, Trim: Touring L | — | Touring L | $35,945 |
| 2017 | Base price: $30,995, Trim: Touring L Plus | — | Touring L Plus | $30,995 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.6 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.6 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.6, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.6 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | 8 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.6, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 121.6 | 18 | 18 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.6, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.6 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.6, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.6 | 18 | 18 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 CHRYSLER PACIFICA PV N/A FWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2022 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 2022 Chrysler Pacifica MV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 2021 Chrysler Pacifica VAN AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2020 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 2020 Chrysler Pacifica VAN AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | standard | optional | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | standard | optional | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | ev | Electrification | Battery type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Electrification: phev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | phev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion |
| 2024 | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion |
| 2023 | Electrification: phev | phev | — |
| 2022 | Electrification: phev | phev | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Electrification: phev | phev | — |
| 2019 | Electrification: phev | phev | — |
| 2018 | Electrification: phev | phev | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Chrysler Pacifica presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial.
2025
The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica is generally considered below average for reliability and should be bought carefully.
2024
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica presents a below-average reliability profile, marked by significant safety-critical recalls and a high volume of early-life complaints.
2023
The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica presents significant ownership risks due to a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily driven by frequent **engine** and **powertrain** failures, including unexpected shutdowns.
2022
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns regarding sudden power loss and engine shutdown.
2021
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its electrical and powertrain systems, leading to sudden power loss.
2020
The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant issues reported in its electrical, engine, and powertrain systems.
2019
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, with significant concerns centered on its electrical system and engine.
2018
The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with engine stalling and electrical system failures.
2017
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its engine and powertrain.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Chrysler Pacifica?
Carfocal currently has 10 published Pacifica reports, covering 2017 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Chrysler Pacifica. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 chrysler pacifica presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial. and the 2026 chrysler pacifica can represent reasonable value if purchased at a price reflecting its average reliability and the potential cost of **suspension** repairs. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Chrysler Pacifica?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2017 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 11
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints