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2022 Chrysler Pacifica

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

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Safety
0
of 5 stars
Recalls
10
on record
MPG
22
combined

Fatalities reported

Owner complaints to NHTSA include 1 report involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.

Vehicle Summary

2022 Chrysler Pacifica

10 recalls
197 complaints
22 MPG combined
0

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
10
Owner complaints
197
Complaints citing a crash
6

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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

10 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

10 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 22V181000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

    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."

    Consequence

    An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in a crash.

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 22V619000high

    Visibility issue

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

    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.

    Consequence

    Improperly functioning wipers can reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    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
  • 24V436000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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."

    Consequence

    A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    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
  • 25V302000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    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."

    Consequence

    An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

    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.

    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
  • 25V877000high

    Tire/wheel issue

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

    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.

    Consequence

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

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V189000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    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."

    Consequence

    Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

    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.

    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 2022 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

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Side crash crash test
Side crash Video
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Side pole crash test
Side pole Video

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2022 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 2022 Chrysler Pacifica ranks 1st of 4 minivan -s (2WD) EPA rated for 2022 — exactly the 22 MPG median for that group.

That places it among the thirstiest vehicles in 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

197 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

197
Total
6
Crashes
2
Fires
13
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE109
  • OTHER21
  • ELECTRICAL13
  • SEAT BELTS13
  • BRAKES10

Serious Concerns

197 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a death. 13 reports involve injuries. 6 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)109
miscellaneous issues21
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)13

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 26V362000

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V189000

    Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V876000

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

  4. Recall

    Recall 25V877000

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

  5. Recall

    Recall 25V302000

    An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

  6. Recall

    Recall 24V793000

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

  7. Recall

    Recall 24V436000

    A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  8. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22008

    Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

  9. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24004

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

  10. Recall

    Recall 23V010000

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

  11. Recall

    Recall 22V619000

    Improperly functioning wipers can reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  12. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE22008

    Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

  13. Recall

    Recall 22V181000

    An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in 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 26V189000

    Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V876000

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

  4. Recall

    Recall 25V877000

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

  5. Recall

    Recall 25V302000

    An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.