Chrysler Pacifica years to avoid
The Chrysler Pacifica years to avoid are 2017, 2005, 2004, 2018, 2006, 2021, 2019, 2022, 2020, 2023 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2003 is the cleanest year on record.
10,450
Total complaints
41
Recall campaigns
2003–2026
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Pacifica years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 2,315 | |
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 1,802 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 1,332 | |
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 1,303 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 1,056 | |
| 2021 | High complaints + open investigation | 650 | |
| 2019 | Open safety investigation | 446 | |
| 2022 | Open safety investigation | 326 | |
| 2020 | Open safety investigation | 255 | |
| 2023 | Open safety investigation | 225 |
Every Pacifica year
Common questions
What are the worst Chrysler Pacifica years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Pacifica years to avoid are 2017, 2005, 2004, 2018, 2006, 2021, 2019, 2022, 2020, 2023. The cleanest year on record is 2003.
What is the best year for the Chrysler Pacifica?
By complaint volume, 2003 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Pacifica years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chrysler Pacifica have?
Across all model years, the Pacifica has 41 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 10,450 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.