Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 56 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Hybrid Propulsion System 16 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
Of the 56 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a high rate of complaints, particularly with the electrical and propulsion systems. This indicates potential reliability issues, contributing to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | very common |
| hybrid propulsion system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| fuel/propulsion system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | occasional |
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- battery health checks
- brake inspections every year
- tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid check
- HVAC system service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- battery warning lights
- frequent engine stalls
- shifting delays
- reduced braking effectiveness
- unexpected loss of propulsion
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.