Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,544 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V010000 Unexpected Engine Shutdown from Electrical Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V348000 Engine Stall or Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V395000 Unintentional Vehicle Movement/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V049000 Engine Stall Due to Software Issue NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V542000 Second Row Left Seat Belt may be Unlatched NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V482000 Rear Pinion Brackets may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V342000 Rear Brakes Possibly Crossed During Assembly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V490000 Center Passenger Seat Belts May Become Inoperable NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 525 complaints
- Power Train 474 complaints
- Electrical System 396 complaints
- Steering 289 complaints
- Unknown or Other 216 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 90 complaints
Of the 1,544 complaints on file, 46 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 1,544 complaints, owners report 37 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has a high frequency of recalls and complaints, particularly in its engine, powertrain, and electrical systems. These issues suggest a likelihood of costly repairs outside standard maintenance, impacting overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| powertrain | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Frequent stalling
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Unresponsive transmission
- Power steering loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.