The best and worst Chrysler Pacifica years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Chrysler Pacificas old enough to judge (2005–2021), the 2007 and 2019–2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2008 and 2017 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2021 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2008 Chrysler Pacifica · 128.0 per 10,000 sold (1.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 77,000 miles; then subframe, cradle and frame corrosion.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica · 134.7 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 16,000 miles; then harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.
Years with the fewest complaints
2007 Chrysler Pacifica · 60.6 per 10,000 sold (0.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Stalling and no-start, typically around 93,125 miles.
2019 Chrysler Pacifica · 36.2 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 3,000 miles.
2020 Chrysler Pacifica · 26.9 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 52,000 miles.
2021 Chrysler Pacifica · 52.2 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter, typically around 30,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Chrysler Pacifica year: 80.4 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Chrysler Pacifica?
Among Chrysler Pacificas old enough to judge (2005–2021), the 2017 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 134.7, about 1.7× a typical Chrysler Pacifica year. The 2008 also stands out.
What is the best year for the Chrysler Pacifica?
The 2020 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Chrysler Pacificas from 2005–2021: 26.9, against 80.4 for a typical year. The 2007, 2019 and 2021 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most-reported problem on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is body control and other modules, typically around 16,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Chrysler Pacifica years ranked?
The 2022–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.