2021 Chrysler Pacifica: reliability, problems and cost to own
Think twiceWell 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.
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
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
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
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."
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraJun 13, 2024 · campaign 24V436000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
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.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
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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?