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2025 Chrysler Pacifica.

The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 30 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 39, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 20 to 30 mpg combined. The best Chrysler Pacifica year is 2020.

Early read

39Lemon Index · 100 = average car

Early read: one of the most reliable. 2.6× fewer complaints than average.

Best year 2020 · Worst year 2017

Chrysler Pacifica
Photo shows a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a, Wikimedia Commons · CC0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Owner complaints30first 3 years
Fuel economy20–30 mpgcombined, EPA
Crash test★★★★★NHTSA overall

How serious. Out of 30 owner complaints, owners reported:

3crashes
0injuries
0fires
2tows
Early read. The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2025 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

airbags30%
automatic emergency braking23%
speed control20%
engine17%
transmission & drivetrain10%

Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.

Transmission problems in every Chrysler Pacifica year →

Recalls 9

  • stability control 2026

    The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control.

  • airbags 2026

    The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.

  • equipment adaptive/mobility 2026

    The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Show all 9 recalls
  • airbags 2026

    The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention.

  • equipment adaptive/mobility 2025

    Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.

  • equipment adaptive/mobility 2025

    The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

  • airbags 2025

    The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams.

  • equipment 2025

    The vehicles were built with an incorrect radio, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display.

  • airbags 2025

    The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Problems Chrysler told dealers about

Chrysler sent dealers 206 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

  • ACC Sensor Blinded, ACC Unavailable Service Required FCW Unavailable Service Required,…
  • SWITCH Multifunction Before replacing the steering column control module (SCCM) due to DTC…

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Safety

Stability controlStandard
Collision warningStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
NHTSA front crash test of the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica
Front crash test · NHTSA
Crash test details
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chrysler Pacifica AWD PV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines

About $2150–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.

In owners' words

Recall has been open for over 30 days with no remedy. Please escalate.

2025 Chrysler Pacifica owner · NHTSA complaint 11736864

Quick answers

Is the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.6× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 39; 100 is average).

What are the most common 2025 Chrysler Pacifica problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (30%), automatic emergency braking (23%) and speed control (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica have?

9 safety recalls (latest: stability control). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica get?

20 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Is the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica safe?

NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.

Does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.

How much does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica cost in fuel a year?

About $2150 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica have?

3.6L 6-cyl.

What Chrysler Pacifica year is better than the 2025?

By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2019 and 2022.

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works

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