Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 156 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 #26V358000 Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V327000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V296000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock 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 #25V388000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 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 #24V199000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V753000 Battery Post May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V500000 Deformed Fuel Line May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V010000 Unexpected Engine Shutdown from Electrical Short NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Electrical System 43 complaints
- Power Train 42 complaints
- Air Bags 35 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 16 complaints
Of the 156 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 156 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica has a below-average reliability rating due to frequent issues with engine, electrical systems, and power train components, highlighted by numerous recalls and complaints related to airbag deployment, rear camera malfunctions, and electrical faults.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20,000–50,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | very common |
| Electrical System | 10,000–30,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Power Train | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | 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 changes
- Brake system checks
- Transmission fluid changes
- Engine air filter replacement
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Battery inspections
- Cooling system maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Airbag warning lights
- Delayed or harsh transmission shifts
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.