Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 221 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 #26V189000 Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bags/FMVSS 226 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V877000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V302000 Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bag/FMVSS 226 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 #22V619000 Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Arms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V181000 Seat Not Secured Properly/FMVSS 225 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 74 complaints
- Engine 68 complaints
- Electrical System 64 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 27 complaints
- Unknown or Other 27 complaints
- Seats 17 complaints
Of the 221 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 221 complaints, owners report 20 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica has a below-average reliability. Frequent issues with the engine and electrical systems, plus recalls on battery packs and side airbags, undermine confidence. Persistent engine and powertrain problems, alongside several recalls affecting safety and functionality, contribute to higher potential ownership costs over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | very common |
| powertrain | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,200–$2,200 | common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| airbags | 20,000–40,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| wipers | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Battery health check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent engine power loss
- Unresponsive or slow-starting electrical systems
- Unusual noises from the powertrain
- Airbag warning lights
- Non-functional windshield wipers
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.