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All cars · Chrysler Pacifica · 2020

2020 Chrysler Pacifica. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index114100 = average car
Complaints100NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold93,802U.S. model year
Per 100K sold107complaints
Year rank#1 of 6#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 9-spdFWD19 / 28 / 22Regular$2,850
3.6L 6-cylAuto 9-spdAWD17 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100
3.6L 6-cyl plug-in hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD29 / 30 / 30Regular$2,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,900 and 57,500 miles. Median 33,000, from 37 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical50,00036,000–82,9009
Engine28,4006,200–57,30010
Transmission & drivetrain28,50010,000–47,5006
Steering48,80038,200–90,0006

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine38%
Electrical37%
Transmission & drivetrain29%
Fuel or ev drive system11%
Brakes10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2291038013

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 6

  • 26V362000 Jun 2026 Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 25V876000 Dec 2025 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor /

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 24V793000 Oct 2024 Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. 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.

  • 24V538000 Jul 2024 Hybrid Propulsion System

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.

    Risk. 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 they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may

  • 23V010000 Jan 2023 Electrical System / Wiring / Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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 b

  • 20V191000 Sep 2020 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenLoss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.2024–
ClosedTransmission fault leading to loss of motive power20222024

Manufacturer communications 575

Chrysler filed 575 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • SEAL, Input If looking to replace stubshaft due to ATX fluid leaking, do not replace PTU seals
  • Intelligent Battery Sensor-IBS Installation, Battery Charging Message, Start Stop Charging…
  • CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace Or Flash Update Performed, DTC P057B…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chrysler Pacifica VAN AWDnot rated★★★★★★★★★★not rated
Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2017409780180,640Transmission & drivetrain
2018300424118,322Electrical
201913113997,705Electrical
202011410093,802Engine
202129427998,323Electrical
202222527298,624Engine
2023136195120,554Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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