2017 Chrysler Pacifica
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Minivans · RU generation

2023 Chrysler Pacifica: reliability, problems and cost to own

Think twice Below average

It scores 22 out of 100 for reliability compared with other minivans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $20,579 to own, including $3,984 in repairs.

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

Reliability

22/100

Below average

Repairs, 5 years

$3,984

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

22 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$22,804

$20,068 – $25,541, estimate

Recalls

14

on record

Owner complaints

156

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$1,498
Transmission & drivetrain$1,114
Electrical system$439
Driver-assist & stability$361
Steering$266
Body, glass & interior$101

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 2023 Chrysler Pacifica a year to avoid?

Yes. It scores 22 out of 100, among the least reliable minivans of 2015–2024.

Is the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

It scores 22 out of 100 against other minivans from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 156 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,984 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica cost to own?

About $20,579 over 5 years: $7,322 in lost value, $3,984 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,804 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 2023 Chrysler Pacifica have?

14 recalls on record with NHTSA.