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2020 Chrysler Pacifica

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
0
of 5 stars
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
22
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2020 Chrysler Pacifica

5 recalls
162 complaints
22 MPG combined
0

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
162
Complaints citing a crash
7

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V191000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

    Consequence

    The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

    Full campaign record
  • 23V010000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

    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.

    Consequence

    An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 24V793000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    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."

    Consequence

    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V876000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

    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.

    Consequence

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V362000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

    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.

    Consequence

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

    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.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
  • Side crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    5 / 5
  • Rollover

    Dynamic tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
No
Lane departure warning
No

What the ratings mean

NHTSA published frontal crash, side crash and side pole for this vehicle but not rollover resistance. An untested area is not a poor result — it means no published data exists, and the overall star rating is calculated without it.

NHTSA crash tests

2020 Chrysler Pacifica Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Side crash crash test
Side crash Video
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Side pole crash test
Side pole Video

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.

19

City

28

Hwy

22

Comb

Annual fuel cost
$2,800
Tailpipe CO₂
401 g/mi

How this compares

At 22 MPG combined, the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica ranks 1st of 5 minivan -s (2WD) EPA rated for 2020 — exactly the 22 MPG median for that group.

That places it a little below the middle of its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.

EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,800, within $0 of the $2,800 typical for the class — roughly $14,000 over five years.

Tailpipe CO₂ is 401 grams per mile — about 6 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.

Consumer complaints

162 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

162
Total
7
Crashes
3
Fires
10
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE76
  • ELECTRICAL27
  • STEERING24
  • OTHER10
  • VISIBILITY5

Notable Issues

162 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 10 reports involve injuries. 7 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)76
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)27
steering issues (play, noise, loss of assist)24

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 26V362000

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V876000

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  3. Recall

    Recall 24V793000

    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22008

    Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24004

    Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.

  6. Recall

    Recall 23V010000

    An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE22008

    Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

  8. Recall

    Recall 20V191000

    The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Minivan - 2WD
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic 9-spd
Seats
0

Fuel economy

19

City

28

Hwy

22

Comb

Annual cost
$2,800
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V362000

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V876000

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  3. Recall

    Recall 24V793000

    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22008

    Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24004

    Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.