Chrysler Pacifica common problems
Owners of 2016–2025 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles have filed 3,553 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (82% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 3,553
- Owner complaints
- 85
- Recall campaigns
- 116
- Crash-related reports
- 91
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 10 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
- Engine & cooling1,864
- Steering353
- Airbags48
- Seat belts15
- Visibility5
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2020 pacifica
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 pacifica
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 pacifica
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 pacifica
The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2024 pacifica
The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2025 pacifica
The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Chrysler Pacifica problems?
- Across 3,553 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2016–2025 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (82%), steering (15%), airbags (2%).
- Which Chrysler Pacifica model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has the most owner complaints, with 1,483 filed.
- Are Chrysler Pacifica problems dangerous?
- Of the 3,553 complaints on record, 116 mention a crash, 32 mention a fire and 91 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2017 accounts for the most complaints (1,483). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.