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2017 Chrysler

Pacifica

Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Stop-Start

Chrysler Pacifica: best and worst years
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
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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
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
19 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
401 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
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

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

369 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Feb 5, 2026POWER TRAIN21-014-26

    Internal Transmission Wiring Connector Short And **Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0A3F-00 - Drive Motor A Position Sensor 1 Circuit. ● P0A43-00 - Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent. ● P0A45-00 - Drive Motor B Position Sensor 1 Circuit. ● P0C1A-00 - Drive Motor B Torque Delivered Performance. Customers may also comment on the followi

  • Jan 21, 2026ENGINE109727

    Water Pump & Chain Case Cover

  • Jan 21, 2026ENGINE109724

    Water Pump & Chain Case Cover

  • Dec 31, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-299-25 REV. A

    High Voltage Battery Pack Replacement XT1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0EDD-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Pack "B" Deterioration. ● P0BBE-00 - Hybrid Battery Pack Voltage Variation. ● P1C5E-00 - Battery State Of Health Failed. NOTE: Any warranty qualifying issues outside of these specific DTCs will continue to be covered per the HV battery stand

  • Dec 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100735

    Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only

  • Oct 7, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERS2524000012

    High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye

  • Oct 2, 2025POWER TRAIN21-040-25

    948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P1DB7-00 - Torque Converter Clutch Performance.

  • Sep 19, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2218000003 REV.B

    Customer complaint may include a Mil On/Check Engine Lamp On and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Lamp On. There may also be associated driveability issues. Upon further investigation, the following fault codes may be found in the PCM:

  • and 361 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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.