2023 Chrysler

Pacifica AWD

Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Chrysler Pacifica: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Minivan - 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: All-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: 0.059 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: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 450 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 7/10
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: 4,883 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 14
Owner complaints: 128

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

ENGINE20%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
POWER TRAIN16%
AIR BAGS14%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 217 total.

Chrysler Pacifica: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

RQ24004Openopened Feb 27, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
PE22008opened Jul 22, 2022POWER TRAIN
Transmission fault leading to 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.