Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2024 Chrysler Pacifica
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica potentially faces issues with airbags, electrical systems, and adaptive equipment, as indicated by recent recalls and complaints. While these factors affect safety and reliability, ensure issues are addressed by the seller before purchasing.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 47 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V358000 Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V296000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V189000 Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bags/FMVSS 226 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V877000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V471000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V302000 Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bag/FMVSS 226 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V888000 Missing Seat Limiter/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V238000 Windshield May Detach During A Crash/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V240000 Unintended Deactivation of Traction Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V199000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
Of the 47 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 47 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Airbag seam failure
How to check: Verify any airbag recalls have been addressed.
Insecure wheelchair restraints
How to check: Ask if restraints have been repaired per recall.
Incorrect radio affecting camera
How to check: Test rearview camera for proper function.
Windshield detachment risk
How to check: Inspect windshield bonding and related recall fixes.
Seating limiters missing
How to check: Confirm seat limiter installation via recall repairs.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for any unusual engine noises.
Red flag: Persistent knocking or ticking sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check for dashboard warning lights.
Red flag: Airbag or brake lights stay on
- 03
City driving
What to check: Evaluate steering responsiveness and stability.
Red flag: Vehicle drifts or requires correction
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Ensure smooth gear transitions.
Red flag: Rough shifts or hesitation
- 05
Cruise control activation
What to check: Make sure traction control functions properly.
Red flag: Loss of traction control
- 06
Braking
What to check: Test brakes for noise or vibration.
Red flag: Brake pedal vibration or noise
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the airbag seam issue been fixed?
- Are the wheelchair restraints repaired?
- Did you address the radio recall?
- Is the windshield bonding secure?
- Were seat limiters checked or installed?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair documentation
- Maintenance records
- Vehicle history report
- Title and registration papers
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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