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Chrysler Pacifica

15 model years from 2005 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Chrysler Pacifica
Pictured: 2004-2006 Chrysler Pacifica -- 03-21-2012. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2005–2027
Class
Minivan - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Latest engines
3.6L 6-cyl
Best MPG
18–32 combined, by year
Latest rating
★★★★★ (2025)
Recalls
47 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2017 (1,621)
Fewest problems
2020
Interest
1,714 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2026 Pacifica in brief

The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 204 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,883 lb (4dr Minivan AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (29 city / 30 highway), 14% better than the 2026 minivan average of 26.4 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.

It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

The Chrysler Pacifica has 15 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Minivan - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.

Its most efficient year was 2018 at 32 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 32 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the engine (1,792), electrical system (1,427), power train (1,266).

Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.

2017 has the most recalls (17); all years together count 47 campaigns and 5,312 owner complaints.

How the 2005 Pacifica compares

The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 199 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,676 lb (4dr Wagon AWD).

About the Chrysler Pacifica

The Chrysler Pacifica is a mid-size crossover produced by Chrysler from 2003 to 2007, for the model years 2004 to 2008.

From the Wikipedia article "Chrysler Pacifica (crossover)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2026 Pacifica pros & cons

Full 2026 details →

What's good

  • Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

  • 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Compare head to head

Compare the Pacifica with any other car →

Pacifica changes by model year

  1. 2027
    • All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
  2. 2026
    • All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
  3. 2021
    • Lightest version 192 lb heavier
  4. 2020
    • All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
  5. 2019
    • Best combined MPG down from 32 to 30
  6. 2017
    • New body dimensions: 5.5 in longer, wheelbase +5.5 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
    • New plug-in hybrid version
    • Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
    • Engines dropped: 3.8L 6-cyl and 4.0L 6-cyl
    • All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
    • Best combined MPG up from 18 to 32
    • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
  7. 2007
    • Engine added: 4.0L 6-cyl
    • Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 15 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20273.6L 6-cyl22 MPG––Not rated11
20263.6L 6-cyl30 MPG204.3 in4,883 lbNot rated511
20253.6L 6-cyl30 MPG204.3 in4,883 lb★★★★★1031
20243.6L 6-cyl30 MPG204.3 in4,883 lb★★★★★1173
20233.6L 6-cyl30 MPG204.3 in4,883 lb★★★★★14195
20223.6L 6-cyl30 MPG204.3 in4,883 lb★★★★★10334
20213.6L 6-cyl30 MPG204.3 in4,883 lb★★★★★8403
20203.6L 6-cyl30 MPG204.3 in4,330 lb★★★★★7231
20193.6L 6-cyl30 MPG204.3 in4,330 lb★★★★★9361
20183.6L 6-cyl32 MPG204.3 in4,330 lb★★★★★161,113
20173.6L 6-cyl32 MPG204.3 in4,330 lb★★★★★171,621
20083.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl18 MPG198.8 in4,458 lbNot rated049
20073.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl18 MPG198.8 in4,550 lbNot rated0132
20063.8L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl18 MPG198.8 in4,720 lbNot rated0340
20053.8L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl18 MPG198.8 in4,676 lbNot rated0417
Best combined MPG by model year — Chrysler Pacifica
2005: 18 MPG2006: 18 MPG2007: 18 MPG2008: 18 MPG2017: 32 MPG2018: 32 MPG2019: 30 MPG2020: 30 MPG2021: 30 MPG2022: 30 MPG2023: 30 MPG2024: 30 MPG2025: 30 MPG2026: 30 MPG2027: 22 MPG20052007201720192021202320252027max 32 MPG

Alternatives to the 2026 Pacifica

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 Toyota Sienna36 MPGNot rated1
2026 Kia Carnival32 MPGNot rated2
2026 Honda Odyssey22 MPGNot rated2
2026 Chrysler Voyager22 MPGNot rated4

Most common owner-reported problems

Engine1,792
Electrical System1,427
Power Train1,266
Unknown Or Other772
Steering645
Fuel/Propulsion System427
Structure › Body283
Vehicle Speed Control209
Owner complaints by model year — Chrysler Pacifica
2005: 4172006: 3402007: 1322008: 492017: 1,6212018: 1,1132019: 3612020: 2312021: 4032022: 3342023: 1952024: 732025: 312026: 112027: 120052007201720192021202320252027max 1,621
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →