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#BS-2017-CHRPAC-11382017 Chrysler Pacifica
Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 1,000 complaints, 39 crashes, 4 fires, and 10 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.2x the class average.
Top reported problems
hard shifting
46 complaints • Severity 7.7/10
difficulty fueling
8 complaints • Severity 7.5/10
sudden loss of steering
8 complaints • Severity 7.5/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
224 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 24K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (384 reports) • Median: 24K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (224 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2017 Chrysler Pacifica: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, with 224 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,864 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 24K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, with 212 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, with 176 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, with 68 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (10 recalls)
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through April 28, 2016. The center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt in the third-row and/or second-row center passenger seat (if so equipped).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
+ 5 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Chrysler Pacifica is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)
This vehicle
1,000
Class avg
453
2.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Chrysler Pacifica Model Years
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