The Lemon IndexChrysler Pacifica.
The best Chrysler Pacifica years are 2020, 2019, 2022. Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, 2021. Across 2017-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 279, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2017 to 2025.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Best years to buy
2020.
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Quick answers.
Is the Chrysler Pacifica a good car?
Not overall: it draws more complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2017-2022: Lemon Index 279; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2020 and the worst is 2017.
What are the best Chrysler Pacifica years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2020, 2019, 2022.
What Chrysler Pacifica years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2017, 2018, 2021.
How many recalls does the Chrysler Pacifica have?
89 safety recalls across the 9 model years we track. Most: 2023 (14), 2018 (13), 2017 (11). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Chrysler Pacifica problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name engine, electrical and transmission & drivetrain most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 409 | 4.1× the average car's complaints | 780 | transmission & drivetrain (38%) | 11 | ★★★★★ | 22–32 |
| 2018 | 300 | 3× the average car's complaints | 424 | electrical (44%) | 13 | ★★★★★ | 22–32 |
| 2019 | 131 | 1.3× the average car's complaints | 139 | electrical (28%) | 8 | ★★★★★ | 22–30 |
| 2020 | 114 | 1.1× the average car's complaints | 100 | engine (38%) | 6 | ★★★★★ | 20–30 |
| 2021 | 294 | 2.9× the average car's complaints | 279 | electrical (46%) | 7 | ★★★★★ | 20–30 |
| 2022 | 225 | 2.2× the average car's complaints | 272 | engine (42%) | 10 | ★★★★★ | 20–30 |
| 2023 | 136 | 1.4× the average car's complaints | 195 | engine (33%) | 14 | ★★★★★ | 20–30 |
| 2024 | 71 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 73 | transmission & drivetrain (36%) | 11 | ★★★★★ | 20–30 |
| 2025 | 39 | 2.6× fewer complaints than average | 30 | airbags (30%) | 9 | ★★★★★ | 20–30 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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