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Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Chrysler Pacifica
Overall rating NHTSA-grounded
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000
The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica experiences a moderate number of recalls, particularly concerning airbag system issues and wheelchair restraint malfunctions. Despite these issues, the vehicle maintains decent reliability, with engine and collision avoidance complaints being significant but not pervasive across its age bracket.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage | Cost range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 30,000–60,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| forward collision system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$750 | rare |
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light persists
- Unusual noises from the airbags
- Sudden loss of speed control
- Unresponsive forward collision alerts
Generated by gpt-4o on 8/24/2026. Cost ranges are conservative estimates that account for typical regional variation.