Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 892 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 #19V886000 Rearview Image Can Remain on Radio Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V348000 Engine Stall or Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V143000 Control Arm May Separate From Steering Knuckle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V492000 Loss of Drive from Incomplete Transmission Weld NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V493000 Axle Shaft May Disengage Causing Loss of Drive NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V395000 Unintentional Vehicle Movement/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V542000 Second Row Left Seat Belt may be Unlatched NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 377 complaints
- Electrical System 290 complaints
- Steering 188 complaints
- Power Train 158 complaints
- Unknown or Other 113 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 48 complaints
Of the 892 complaints on file, 28 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 892 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica shows significant reliability challenges, with numerous recalls, especially in the electrical and powertrain systems. High complaint counts for engine, electrical, and steering components suggest frequent failures. These issues, combined with recalls for critical components, render its overall reliability below-average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $2,500–$4,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| powertrain | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | rare |
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
- Transmission fluid service
- Check and rotate tires
- Battery check and service
- Spark plug replacement
- Wheel alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected engine stalling
- Intermittent loss of power steering
- Transmission slipping or not engaging
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Diminished braking response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.