Chrysler Pacifica years to avoid
The Chrysler Pacifica years to avoid are 2017, 2005, 2018, 2004, 2006, 2021, 2007, 2019, 2022, 2020, 2023 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2027 is the cleanest year on record.
10,680
Total complaints
42
Recall campaigns
2003–2027
Years covered
11
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Pacifica years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 2,361 | |
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 1,802 | |
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 1,358 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 1,332 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 1,056 | |
| 2021 | High complaints + open investigation | 672 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 481 | |
| 2019 | High complaints + open investigation | 472 | |
| 2022 | Open safety investigation | 350 | |
| 2020 | Open safety investigation | 262 | |
| 2023 | Open safety investigation | 247 |
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, 2018, 2004, 2006, 2021, 2007, 2019, 2022, 2020, 2023. The cleanest year on record is 2027.
What is the best year for the Chrysler Pacifica?
By complaint volume, 2027 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 42 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 10,680 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.