Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 317 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 #26V327000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V010000 Unexpected Engine Shutdown from Electrical Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V191000 Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111 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 #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 98 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Power Train 74 complaints
- Service Brakes 55 complaints
- Unknown or Other 52 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
Of the 317 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 317 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica has an average reliability rating. Recalls focus mainly on electrical system issues involving the camera and battery. Owners report frequent electrical and engine problems, with additional complaints about the powertrain and brakes. Consider these factors for realistic maintenance expectations.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $250–$1,000 | very common |
| engine | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| powertrain | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| braking system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | 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
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Tire rotation and replacement
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant level check and refill
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent stalling
- Unresponsive steering
- Unusual engine noises
- Battery warning lights
- Persistent brake noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.