Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 378 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 #26V362000 Park Outside: Battery May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V877000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V793000 Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy/FMVSS 214, 226 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V436000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V010000 Unexpected Engine Shutdown from Electrical Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V181000 Seat Not Secured Properly/FMVSS 225 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 154 complaints
- Engine 142 complaints
- Power Train 120 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 79 complaints
- Unknown or Other 56 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 28 complaints
Of the 378 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 378 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has several recalls, particularly affecting the propulsion and electrical systems. With 375 complaints, there is substantial evidence of issues, especially concerning the electrical system, engine, and power train. Though some problems like airbag failure and seat issues exist, these are less common. The indication is of potential maintenance challenges, hence a below-average rating. However, recall awareness and addressing reported defects can mitigate some risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | very common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | very common |
| Power train | Unknown | $400–$2,000 | common |
| Fuel/Propulsion system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| Side curtain air bags | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | 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 changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations and inspections
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system maintenance
- Battery check and service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Dashboard warning lights
- Electrical malfunctions
- Fuel smell in the cabin
- Poor acceleration response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.