2023 Chrysler Pacifica
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.

- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr Minivan AWD, 4dr Minivan FWD, Hybrid 4dr Minivan
- Engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Plug-in Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 30 combined · 29 city / 30 hwy
- Length
- 204.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,522–4,943 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 14 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 30 MPG combined — 17% better than the average 2023 minivan (25.7 MPG).
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 204 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,883 lb (4dr Minivan AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (29 city / 30 highway), 17% better than the 2023 minivan average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 14 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
What changed for 2023
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2022 Pacifica — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 Pacifica →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Minivan AWD | 204.3 in | 79.5 in | 70.1 in | 121.7 in | 68.5 / 68.5 in | 4,883 lb | 55/45 |
| 4dr Minivan FWD | 204.3 in | 79.5 in | 70.1 in | 121.7 in | 68.5 / 68.5 in | 4,522 lb | 55/45 |
| Hybrid 4dr Minivan | 204.3 in | 79.5 in | 70.1 in | 121.7 in | 68.5 / 68.5 in | 4,943 lb | 56/44 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 30 / 30 | +17% | $2,250 | 119 |
| Pacifica | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -14% | $3,050 | 401 |
| Pacifica AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | – | $3,350 | 450 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 11.6% |


Similar 2023 minivans
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chrysler Pacifica (this car) | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 14 |
| 2023 Toyota Sienna | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2023 Kia Carnival | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2023 Honda Odyssey | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2023 Chrysler Voyager | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
Recalls (14)
Air Bags › Frontal · Jun 2, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V358000 · 141 vehicles
- Problem
- Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.
- Risk
- The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · May 21, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V327000 · 16 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Critical Fasteners · May 11, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V296000 · 476 vehicles
- Problem
- Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- Risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain · Mar 26, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V189000 · 293,264 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › · Dec 17, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V877000 · 1,019 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › · Dec 17, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- Problem
- 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 lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- Risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Equipment › Appliance › Tv/Radio/Speakers · Jun 12, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V388000 · 140 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rearview camera image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 34C.
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain · May 8, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V302000 · 250,651 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain · Oct 24, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V793000 · 26 vehicles
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Jun 13, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · Mar 14, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V199000 · 38,164 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery · Nov 9, 2023 Park outside
NHTSA campaign 23V753000 · 32 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator post, resulting in a fire while parked or driving.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will correct the isolator to fit the anti-rotation stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is B0A.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Jul 20, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V500000 · 967 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles. The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77A.
Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter · Jan 17, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V010000 · 67,117 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Not every 2023 Chrysler Pacifica is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2023 Chrysler Pacifica buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 14 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Safety-critical recall. At least one recall carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Do not buy until the VIN shows it was repaired.
- Engine — 65 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Electrical System — 57 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Power Train — 57 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 18,062 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Pacifica years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Pacifica | 22 | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 11 |
| 2025 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 31 |
| 2024 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 11 | 73 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 334 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 403 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 231 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 30 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 9 | 361 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 32 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 16 | 1,113 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 32 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 17 | 1,621 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 18 | 198.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 49 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 18 | 198.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 132 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →