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Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.
Chrysler · Minivan

2023 Chrysler Pacifica

Plug-in hybrid Gas
Minivan - 2WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
46 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls1 critical 14
Complaints4 crash · 2 injured reported 195
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 30 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas minivan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pacifica Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 195 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combCargo (2nd row)Wheels
TouringGasFWD—287 hp262 lb-ft22 mpg87.5 cu-ft17 in
TouringGasAWD—287 hp262 lb-ft20 mpg87.5 cu-ft17 in
Touring LGasFWD—287 hp262 lb-ft22 mpg87.5 cu-ft17 in
Touring LGasAWD—287 hp262 lb-ft20 mpg87.5 cu-ft18 in
LimitedGasFWD—287 hp262 lb-ft22 mpg87.5 cu-ft18 in
LimitedGasAWD—287 hp262 lb-ft20 mpg87.5 cu-ft18 in
PinnacleGasFWD—287 hp262 lb-ft22 mpg87.5 cu-ft20 in
PinnacleGasAWD—287 hp262 lb-ft20 mpg87.5 cu-ft20 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Pacifica HybridPlug-in hybridFWD3.6L 6-cyl + 89 kW AC Induction293030 (48 MPGe blended)32 mi electric412 h$2,250
PacificaGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl192822———$3,050
Pacifica AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl172520———$3,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46249, 46372, 46292.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Pacifica Hybrid7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
Pacifica7 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Pacifica AWD7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (14)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Air Bags

141 vehicles 52% reported repaired built May 7, 2026 – May 22, 2026
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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V358000 reported Jun 2, 2026 Braun Corporation the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Back Over Prevention

46D
16 vehicles
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may 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 behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V327000 reported May 21, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

476 vehicles 9% reported repaired built Nov 25, 2025 – May 5, 2026
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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V296000 reported May 11, 2026 Braun Corporation the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

06D, 10D, 11D
293,264 vehicles 30% reported repaired
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 recal
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V189000 reported Mar 26, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

1,019 vehicles 1% reported repaired
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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V877000 reported Dec 17, 2025 Vantage Mobility the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

86 vehicles 2% reported repaired
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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V876000 reported Dec 17, 2025 Rollx Vans the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

34C
140 vehicles 69% reported repaired built May 1, 2023 – May 24, 2023
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rearview camera image may not 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 will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 34C.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V388000 reported Jun 12, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

06C, 54C, 55C
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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V302000 reported May 8, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

A8B
26 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V793000 reported Oct 24, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Back Over Prevention

66B, 79B
1,033,433 vehicles 91% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V436000 reported Jun 13, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Steering

14B,33B,34B,35B,36B
38,164 vehicles 80% reported repaired
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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V199000 reported Mar 14, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

B0A
Park outside 32 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator post, resulting in a fire while parked or driving. Risk A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Fix Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will correct the isolator to fit the anti-rotation stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is B0A.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V753000 reported Nov 9, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

77A
967 vehicles 97% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles. The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77A.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V500000 reported Jul 20, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Hybrid Propulsion System

03A
67,117 vehicles 95% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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 began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-80
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V010000 reported Jan 17, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Wiring — Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short. open

On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE22-008 regarding complaints alleging a loss of motive power condition potentially due to a transmission malfunction in Model Years 2019-2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).  On January 17, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) issued safety recall (NHTSA Recall 23V-010) involving 2017-2023 Model Years (MY) Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) produced between August 12, 2016, through January 9, 2023. The recall states that the loss of motive power condition in these vehicles is caused by an internal transmission wiring connector that may short circuit, resulting in an une

Opened Feb 27, 2024 · action RQ24004 · the investigation’s page →

Power Train — Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power closed

On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22008 to investigate allegation of loss of motive power, potentially due to transmission malfunction, in certain Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. In a January 17, 2023 letter to NHTSA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) submitted recall notice 23V-010 involving a transmission motor wiring defect in 67,118 model year (MY) 2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) manufactured from August 12, 2016 through January 9, 2023. FCA determined that an internal transmission connector short could result in an unexpected engine shutdown under certain conditions. Follow up correspondence with FCA confirmed this defect

Opened Jul 22, 2022 · closed Mar 27, 2024 · action PE22008 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Pacifica

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2023 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Chrysler publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Chrysler’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
195complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 2 injuries · 0 deaths reported

18 per 10,000 built · Chrysler reported 106,430 Pacifica built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2023: 16 · 2024: 40 · 2025: 76 · 2026: 63

Most-cited components

Engine → 65
Power Train → 57
Electrical System → 57
Air Bags 35
Unspecified 27
Fuel/Propulsion System 21

In depth: engine problems → · transmission and drivetrain problems → · electrical problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

While driving at highway speed the vehicle flashed a vehicle and I’ll shut down sign. A red turtle flashed and the vehicle began to decelerate. Had to pull over to a less than safe sand shoulder. Had highway speed traffic directly behind me. Dealership pulled codes related to the transmission. No previous issues or sign thereof. 25k miles
Engine Apr 3, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11652655
The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH while approaching a vehicle that had stopped suddenly for a traffic signal, the Forward Collision-Avoidance brake failed to engage. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.
Forward Collision Avoidance at 14,000 miles Jan 22, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11637696
Vehicle lost power on three occasions while on the highway. STOP SAFELY VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF SOON showed in cluster and began to lose all power. I had to pull over and turn off vehicle for about 10 minutes to get it to move again.
Power Train Jan 17, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11636628
Keys were inside car with only an infant inside and the doors were locked with no other key fob anywhere nearby. There must have been an issue with the car’s safety system to unlock the car in this situation. There was no 3 beeps that would unlock the car. Car was parked in Walmart parking lot in the heat.
Electrical System Sep 11, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11614076
The contact owned a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without the application of the accelerator pedal. The accelerator pedal depressed against the floorboard. The brake pedal was applied, but it failed to respond, and the vehicle continued to increase in speed.
Vehicle Speed Control at 10,000 miles Jul 22, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11603753
The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Back Over Prevention at 14,000 miles Jun 24, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11596081

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Chrysler itself: 14 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 23 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 13 per 100,000 built. Every Pacifica model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 18k

miles, typically

Half the 19 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 10,000 and 51,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 19 on file: 6 under 10k, 4 10k–20k, 1 20k–30k, 2 30k–40k, 1 40k–50k, 2 50k–60k, 1 70k–80k, 2 80k–90k.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12%
PV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
PV AWDnot rated★★★★★★★★★★not rated12%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 8 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

2 more in this page’s JSON.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 539
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-02
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 520 service bulletins, 9 warranty extensions, 8 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Structure, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Equipment.

  • S2621000006 Service bulletin
    2026-10-02 · Electrical System
  • Note: Document released 10/2/2026. Multiple Warning Indicators On In The IPC. ESM - PRNDL Flashing. And The Vehicle Will Not Shift Into Gear. The Wipers May Be On, With An Electric Parking Brake Unavailable.
  • 08-335-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-19 · Electrical System
  • Flash: Integrated Dual Charge Module (IDCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● B22A9-87 - ECU Internal Performance-Missing Message. ● P0D21-00 - Battery Charger "A" Output Voltage Too Low. Customers may experience the following: ● Vehicle will not
  • 114507 Service bulletin
    2026-09-10 · Unknown Or Other
  • COMPRESSOR - AIR CONDITIONING
  • 114505 Service bulletin
    2026-09-10 · Unknown Or Other
  • COMPRESSOR - AIR CONDITIONING
  • 9100900 Service bulletin
    2026-09-08 · Structure — Body
  • Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
  • 113550 Service bulletin
    2026-07-21 · Unknown Or Other
  • EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING
  • 113551 Service bulletin
    2026-07-21 · Unknown Or Other
  • EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING
  • 08-268-26 Service bulletin
    2026-07-08 · Electrical System
  • SXM Radio Doesn't Reflect Station Or Song Changing Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● When playing SXM stations the radio does not reflect the current station or recognize a song changing.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0A43
P0A43 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train7 bulletins · 5 owner reports
P0A3F
P0A3F on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train7 bulletins · 1 owner report
U0485
U0485 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins
P0A78
P0A78 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins · 1 owner report
B1E21
B1E21 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0073
P0073 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 bulletins
P152F
P152F on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 bulletins
B1560
B1560 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
B1561
B1561 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
B1562
B1562 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
B1578
B1578 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
B22A9
B22A9 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica failed the emissions check on 3.4% of first inspections — higher than the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.1% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%).

New York inspections 3.4%

failed emissions

2,940 initial inspections of 2,875 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2023 PacificaEvery 2023 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check3.4%1.6%2,933
Failed the safety inspection1.1%1.1%2,940
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.10%0.16%2,940
Miles driven a year11,70910,038odometer at inspection
Average odometer38,99232,673odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2023 vehicle” is every 2023 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Pacifica by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 1 1 22 mpg2026 C 5 11 30 mpg2025 F 10 31 30 mpg2024 F 11 73 30 mpg2023 this page F 14 195 Park outside2022 F 10 334 Park outside2021 F 8 401 Park outside2020 F 7 230 Park outside2019 F 9 361 Park outside2018 F 16 1,113 Park outside2017 F 17 1,619 Park outside2016 A 0 2 32 mpg

Common questions about the 2023 Pacifica

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 14 recall campaigns for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 23V753000, covering Electrical System. There is an active park outside advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica?

NHTSA gave the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (46/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica?

Across the 3 EPA-rated configurations of the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, the best EPA combined figure is 30 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica?

Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about engine, power train, electrical system. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 2 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica?

The EPA smog rating for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica is 7 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica?

The manufacturer has filed 539 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, most often covering electrical system, structure, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-10-02. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica failed the emissions check on 3.4% of first inspections — higher than the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.1% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations3 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates3 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls14NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints195NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings3 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins539NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations2NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment8 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2016 Pacifica The Pacifica model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Lineup Every 2023 model on file, by price Each 2023 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every Chrysler recall on file All campaigns filed against Chrysler vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Pacifica by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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