2022 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2022 Kia Carnival
Two vans from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2022 Carnival has fewer recorded recall campaigns (6 vs 10), and 2022 Carnival has fewer recorded owner complaints (131 vs 196). 2022 Pacifica carries more NHTSA investigations (2 vs 1). Only 2022 Pacifica has NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2022 Chrysler Pacifica | 2022 Kia Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 196 | 131 |
| NHTSA investigations | 2 | 1 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Not rated |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.