2024 Chrysler Pacifica
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.

- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr Minivan AWD, 4dr Minivan FWD, Hybrid 4dr Minivan
- Engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Plug-in Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 30 combined · 29 city / 30 hwy
- Length
- 204.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,522–4,943 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 11 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 30 MPG combined — 17% better than the average 2024 minivan (25.7 MPG).
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- 11 recallsMore than similar models (about 4). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-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), 17% better than the 2024 minivan average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 11 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
What changed for 2024
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2023 Pacifica — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 Pacifica →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Minivan AWD | 204.3 in | 79.5 in | 70.1 in | 121.7 in | 68.5 / 68.5 in | 4,883 lb | 55/45 |
| 4dr Minivan FWD | 204.3 in | 79.5 in | 70.1 in | 121.7 in | 68.5 / 68.5 in | 4,522 lb | 55/45 |
| Hybrid 4dr Minivan | 204.3 in | 79.5 in | 70.1 in | 121.7 in | 68.5 / 68.5 in | 4,943 lb | 56/44 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 30 / 30 | +17% | $2,250 | 119 |
| Pacifica | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -14% | $3,050 | 401 |
| Pacifica AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | – | $3,350 | 450 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 11.6% |


Similar 2024 minivans
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chrysler Pacifica (this car) | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 11 |
| 2024 Toyota Sienna | 36 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2024 Kia Carnival | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Honda Odyssey | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2024 Chrysler Voyager | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
Recalls (11)
Air Bags › Frontal · Jun 2, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V358000 · 141 vehicles
- Problem
- Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.
- Risk
- The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Critical Fasteners · May 11, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V296000 · 476 vehicles
- Problem
- Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. 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.
- Fix
- Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain · Mar 26, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V189000 · 293,264 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › · Dec 17, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V877000 · 1,019 vehicles
- Problem
- Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › · Dec 17, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Equipment › Appliance › Tv/Radio/Speakers · Jul 17, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V471000 · 21 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The vehicles were built with an incorrect radio, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers replaced the radio, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 57C.
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain · May 8, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V302000 · 250,651 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Seats › Barriers · Nov 25, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V888000 · 44 vehicles
- Problem
- Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2024 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The seat limiter may not have been installed, allowing the seat to move too far forward. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A seat positioned too close to the air bag can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and install a seat limiter as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Traction Control System · Mar 28, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V240000 · 26,776 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The traction control system (TCS) does not function when cruise control is activated.
- Risk
- An inactive traction control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the TCS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 22B.
Visibility › Windshield › Critical Fasteners · Mar 28, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V238000 · 223 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- A windshield that detaches from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 25B.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · Mar 14, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V199000 · 38,164 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
Not every 2024 Chrysler Pacifica is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 Chrysler Pacifica buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Power Train — 26 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Engine — 26 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Electrical System — 22 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 12,791 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Pacifica years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Pacifica | 22 | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 11 |
| 2025 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 31 |
| 2023 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 14 | 195 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 334 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 403 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 231 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 9 | 361 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 32 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 16 | 1,113 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 32 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 17 | 1,621 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 18 | 198.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 49 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 18 | 198.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 132 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →