2017 Chrysler Pacifica
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Minivans · RU generation

2020 Chrysler Pacifica: reliability, problems and cost to own

Fair Below average

It scores 34 out of 100 for reliability compared with other minivans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,867 to own, including $3,848 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chrysler Pacifica.

Reliability

34/100

Below average

Repairs, 5 years

$3,848

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

22 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$16,265

$14,313 – $18,217, estimate

Recalls

5

on record

Owner complaints

173

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$1,574
Transmission & drivetrain$1,058
Electrical system$404
Steering$318
Driver-assist & stability$249
Body, glass & interior$102

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Chrysler Pacifica

Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (38/100) and the 2017 worst (0/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202438/100
202322/100
202216/100
20219/100
202034/100
201928/100
20183/100
20170/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 34 out of 100, below average for minivans.

Is the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

It scores 34 out of 100 against other minivans from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,848 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica cost to own?

About $17,867 over 5 years: $4,746 in lost value, $3,848 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,265 today.

What are the best years of the Chrysler Pacifica?

Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (38/100) and the 2017 worst (0/100).

How many recalls does the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica have?

5 recalls on record with NHTSA.