2025 Chrysler Pacifica

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.

Chrysler Pacifica
Pictured: 2004-2006 Chrysler Pacifica -- 03-21-2012. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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
10 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • 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

  • 10 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2025 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), 13% better than the 2025 minivan average of 26.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 10 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

What changed for 2025

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 Pacifica — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Pacifica →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Minivan AWD204.3 in79.5 in70.1 in121.7 in68.5 / 68.5 in4,883 lb55/45
4dr Minivan FWD204.3 in79.5 in70.1 in121.7 in68.5 / 68.5 in4,522 lb55/45
Hybrid 4dr Minivan204.3 in79.5 in70.1 in121.7 in68.5 / 68.5 in4,943 lb56/44

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Pacifica Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid3.6L 6-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive29 / 30 / 30+13%$2,250119
Pacifica3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel Drive19 / 28 / 22-17%$3,050401
Pacifica AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20–$3,350450
8/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
9/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $4,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
26.6 MPG2025 Minivan - 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2025 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★11.6%
StandardElectronic stability control
StandardForward collision warning
StandardLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2025 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD
Frontal crash test — 2025 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2025 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD
Side crash test — 2025 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2025 minivans

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2025 Chrysler Pacifica (this car)30 MPG★★★★★10
2025 Toyota Sienna36 MPGNot rated6
2025 Kia Carnival33 MPGNot rated1
2025 Honda Odyssey22 MPG★★★★★2
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz234 miNot rated2
2025 Chrysler Voyager22 MPG★★★★★6

Recalls (10)

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Sep 1, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V561000 · 2,017 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 69D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 9, 2026.
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.
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.
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain · Sep 4, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V573000 · 985 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 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 October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 82C, 86C, 87C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Equipment › Appliance › Tv/Radio/Speakers · Jul 17, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V471000 · 21 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The vehicles were built with an incorrect radio, which can 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 of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers replaced the radio, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 57C.
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners · Mar 27, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V191000 · 8 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper bracket may not be tightened properly, which can result in reduced steering control, a brake fluid leak, and a loss of front brake function.
Risk
Reduced steering control, a brake fluid leak, and loss of front brake function increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper brackets and bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27C.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2025 Chrysler Pacifica is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

31Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
3Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
26,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Air Bags9
Vehicle Speed Control6
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control6
Engine5
Power Train3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Electrical System2
Structure › Body2
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
25/03: 125/04: 125/05: 125/06: 125/07: 125/08: 225/09: 125/10: 125/12: 126/01: 126/02: 226/05: 426/06: 426/07: 226/08: 526/09: 126/10: 225/0325/0625/0926/0126/0626/09max 5

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2025 Chrysler Pacifica buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 10 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Air Bags — 9 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Vehicle Speed Control — 6 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
  4. Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 6 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 26,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Pacifica years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Pacifica22–Not rated11
2026 Pacifica30204.3 inNot rated511
2024 Pacifica30204.3 in★★★★★1173
2023 Pacifica30204.3 in★★★★★14195
2022 Pacifica30204.3 in★★★★★10334
2021 Pacifica30204.3 in★★★★★8403
2020 Pacifica30204.3 in★★★★★7231
2019 Pacifica30204.3 in★★★★★9362
2018 Pacifica32204.3 in★★★★★161,113
2017 Pacifica32204.3 in★★★★★171,621
2008 Pacifica18198.8 inNot rated049
2007 Pacifica18198.8 inNot rated0132

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →