Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2017–2018, 2021–2022More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
2027 Pacifica trims
| LX | Select | Limited | Pinnacle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless phone charging | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Heated front seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated front seats | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Heated rear seats | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather seats | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | — | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Panoramic roof | — | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 360-degree camera | — | Optional | — | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise with stop and go | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Features from Chrysler's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chrysler reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 260–287 hp 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, 260–287 hp | FWD | 22–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 11 | Electrical system (4) | — |
| 2025 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 260–287 hp 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, 260–287 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 29 | Air bags (9) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 260–287 hp 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, 260–287 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 11 | 69 | Engine (25) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 260–287 hp 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, 260–287 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 14 | 193 | Engine (65) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 260–287 hp 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, 260–287 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 10 | 330 | Power train (127) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 260–287 hp 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, 260–287 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 398 | Electrical system (165) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 260–287 hp 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, 260–287 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 228 | Electrical system (89) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 260–287 hp 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, 260–287 hp | FWD | 22–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 357 | Electrical system (118) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 260–287 hp 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, 260–287 hp | FWD | 22–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 12 | 1098 | Engine (437) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 260–287 hp 3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, 260–287 hp | FWD | 22–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 11 | 1603 | Engine (540) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingThird row (7+ seats)Power liftgateAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Apple lists CarPlay for: Pacifica 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD PV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 6 |
| 2026 | CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID PV PHEV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | CHRYSLER PACIFICA PV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 11 |
| 2025 | Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 11 | 28 |
| 2025 | Chrysler Pacifica AWD PV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 11 | 28 |
| 2025 | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 10 | 43 |
| 2024 | Chrysler Pacifica AWD PV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 10 | 43 |
| 2024 | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 26 |
| 2023 | Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 12 | 153 |
| 2023 | Chrysler Pacifica AWD PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 12 | 153 |
| 2023 | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 40 |
| 2022 | Chrysler Pacifica MV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 214 |
| 2022 | Chrysler Pacifica MV FWD | 5 | No | No | 8 | 214 |
| 2022 | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid MV FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 116 |
| 2021 | Chrysler Pacifica VAN AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 372 |
| 2021 | Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 372 |
| 2021 | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid VAN FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 26 |
| 2020 | Chrysler Pacifica VAN AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 170 |
| 2020 | Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 170 |
| 2020 | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 58 |
| 2019 | Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 9 | 357 |
| 2019 | Chrysler Pacifica PHEV VAN FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 39 |
| 2018 | Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 875 |
| 2018 | Chrysler Pacifica PHEV VAN FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 223 |
| 2017 | Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 1524 |
| 2017 | Chrysler Pacifica PHEV VAN FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 79 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pacifica | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2026 | Pacifica Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 30 |
| 2025 | Pacifica | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2025 | Pacifica AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2025 | Pacifica Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 30 |
| 2024 | Pacifica | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2024 | Pacifica AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2024 | Pacifica Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 30 |
| 2023 | Pacifica | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2023 | Pacifica AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2023 | Pacifica Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 30 |
| 2022 | Pacifica | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2022 | Pacifica AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2022 | Pacifica Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 30 |
| 2021 | Pacifica | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2021 | Pacifica AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2021 | Pacifica Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 30 |
| 2020 | Pacifica | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2020 | Pacifica AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2020 | Pacifica Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 30 |
| 2019 | Pacifica | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Stop-Start |
22 |
| 2019 | Pacifica Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 30 |
| 2018 | Pacifica | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Stop-Start Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22 |
| 2018 | Pacifica Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 32 |
| 2017 | Pacifica | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Stop-Start |
22 |
| 2017 | Pacifica Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 32 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.