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

- 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
2024 Pacifica
73 owner complaints · 11 recalls · 3 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2017 Pacifica
1,621 owner complaints · 17 recalls · 16 fire reports · 47 crash reports
Most reported: Engine
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
Pacifica changes by model year
- 2027
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- 2026
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
- 2021
- Lightest version 192 lb heavier
- 2020
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- 2019
- Best combined MPG down from 32 to 30
- 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
- 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
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 30 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,883 lb | Not rated | 5 | 11 |
| 2025 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 30 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,883 lb | ★★★★★ | 10 | 31 |
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 30 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,883 lb | ★★★★★ | 11 | 73 |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 30 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,883 lb | ★★★★★ | 14 | 195 |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 30 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,883 lb | ★★★★★ | 10 | 334 |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 30 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,883 lb | ★★★★★ | 8 | 403 |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 30 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,330 lb | ★★★★★ | 7 | 231 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 30 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,330 lb | ★★★★★ | 9 | 361 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 32 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,330 lb | ★★★★★ | 16 | 1,113 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 32 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,330 lb | ★★★★★ | 17 | 1,621 |
| 2008 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,458 lb | Not rated | 0 | 49 |
| 2007 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,550 lb | Not rated | 0 | 132 |
| 2006 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,720 lb | Not rated | 0 | 340 |
| 2005 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,676 lb | Not rated | 0 | 417 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Pacifica
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Sienna | 36 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Kia Carnival | 32 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda Odyssey | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Chrysler Voyager | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →



