2017 Chrysler Pacifica
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Minivans · RU generation

2021 Chrysler Pacifica: reliability, problems and cost to own

Think twice Well below average

It scores 9 out of 100 for reliability compared with other minivans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $20,777 to own, including $6,266 in repairs.

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

Reliability

9/100

Well below average

Repairs, 5 years

$6,266

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

22 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$17,952

$15,798 – $20,106, estimate

Recalls

7

on record

Owner complaints

378

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$2,650
Transmission & drivetrain$1,912
Electrical system$651
Driver-assist & stability$496
Steering$262
Body, glass & interior$138

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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica a year to avoid?

Yes. It scores 9 out of 100, among the least reliable minivans of 2015–2024.

Is the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

It scores 9 out of 100 against other minivans from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 378 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $6,266 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica cost to own?

About $20,777 over 5 years: $5,238 in lost value, $6,266 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $17,952 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica have?

7 recalls on record with NHTSA.