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#BS-2022-CHRPAC-11382022 Chrysler Pacifica
Based on reports from 288 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 288 complaints, 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 8 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.4x the class average.
Top reported problems
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1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
63 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 20K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 20K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (63 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2022 Chrysler Pacifica: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, with 63 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,029 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 20K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, with 55 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 15% of all reports filed for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (8 recalls)
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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."
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles. The windshield wiper arm nuts may be improperly tightened, which can cause the wipers to not function properly.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
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: CAMERA
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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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."
+ 3 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.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)
This vehicle
288
Class avg
122
2.4x 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. 288 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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