2020 Chrysler Pacifica: reliability, problems and cost to own
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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.
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
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryJun 4, 2026 · campaign 26V362000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 10, 2020 · campaign 20V191000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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?