Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2026 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA data on file today
The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V561000 Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V531000 Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V358000 Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V296000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V189000 Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bags/FMVSS 226 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Of the 11 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 11 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica shows several recall issues, particularly related to air bags and equipment adaptations. Owner complaints highlight electrical system issues, while other systems exhibit fewer problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$700 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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 fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Battery inspection and cleaning
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Brake pad replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual brake noises
- Engine stalling
- Airbag warning light
- Battery drain issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.