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2018 Chrysler

Pacifica

Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Chrysler Pacifica: best and worst years
2018 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
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
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
3/10
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
12
Owner complaints
802
Reported injuries
15

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

  • ENGINE27%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • STEERING11%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,282 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

  • PE24028opened Oct 3, 2024EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    Electrical arcing and thermal events, potentially leading to fires, while utilizing Enel X Way USA, LLC's JuiceBox residential charger.

  • 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

  • PE22008opened Jul 22, 2022POWER TRAIN

    Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

339 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1623000028 REV.I

    Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  • May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-107-26 REV. B

    Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) / Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0E15-00 - Hybrid-EV Battery Pack Coolant Heater A Control Performance. ● P06E4 - Control Module Wake-Up Circuit Performance. ● P2797-00 - Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Performance. ● P07B5-00 - Park Pawl Position Sensor 1 Circuit Perf

  • May 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM112379

    ID-26-04 Rev. A Addition of 2.0L T4 Long Block or Complete Engine to the Powertrain Service Center (PTSC) Pre-Approval Program

  • May 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM112335

    Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 5

  • May 18, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS2623000034

    Popping Clicking Noise From Power Sliding Door During Operation Open And Or Closed.

  • May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-208-26 REV. A

    Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle.

  • May 7, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-208-26

    Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle

  • Apr 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2523000003 REV.A

    Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.

  • and 331 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.