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2017 Chrysler

Pacifica

Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Chrysler Pacifica: best and worst years
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
PhotoAlexander-93CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Minivan - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
287
Power to weight
0.066 hp/lb
Axle ratio
1.56
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
416 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
20.2 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 1.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
204 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
80 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
122 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,330 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
10
Owner complaints
1,458
Reported injuries
37

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE23%
  • POWER TRAIN20%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16%
  • STEERING10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,289 total.

Chrysler Pacifica: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE25009Openopened Sep 5, 2025STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering

  • RQ24004Openopened Feb 27, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.

  • RQ24001Openopened Jan 16, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

    Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077)

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  • DP17003opened Dec 1, 2017ENGINE

    Stall/Loss of Motive Power

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.