2023 Chrysler Pacifica Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica has 152 NHTSA complaints, 14 recall campaigns, and a complaint index of 38, ranking 9th worst of 14 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped due to a Do Not Drive/Park Outside recall and 13 dealer-visit recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 38/100
- #9 of 14 Pacifica years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 152
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 14
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 24 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2023 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine48 (32%)
- Electrical System42 (28%)
- Transmission & Powertrain41 (27%)
- Airbags34 (22%)
- Other21 (14%)
- Fuel System17 (11%)
- Steering11 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (6%)
- Brakes8 (5%)
- Structure & Body5 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine warning lights come on and owners fear the engine may shut off while driving.
- Vehicles have lost all power suddenly while driving, requiring a restart to regain control.
- The transmission has failed to respond when shifting from park back into drive after stopping in traffic.
- The auto start/stop feature has left the engine failing to restart at a green light, stranding the vehicle in traffic.
- The brake pedal has failed to stop the vehicle at low speed, resulting in a collision with a parked vehicle.
- The Hybrid model has stalled shortly after purchase with no cause identified by the dealer.
2023 Chrysler Pacifica recalls
14 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V358000Jun 2, 2026Airbags141 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.
Risk: The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
- NHTSA 26V327000May 21, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V296000May 11, 2026Other476 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:critical fasteners
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.
2023 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular Gas and Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Pacifica years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
- NHTSA lists 152 owner complaints and 14 recall campaigns for the 2023 Pacifica, giving it a complaint index of 38 and a Caution verdict relative to other Pacifica years. It ranks 9th worst out of 14 model years with data.
- Why is the 2023 Pacifica rated Caution instead of based purely on complaints?
- Its complaint index of 38 alone would suggest a lower risk, but the verdict is capped to Caution because it has a Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall and 13 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Pacifica?
- Engine complaints are the largest category, with 48 complaints making up 32% of all reported issues.
- Does the 2023 Pacifica have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2023 Pacifica, covering airbags, collision avoidance cameras, and other components.
- How does the 2023 Pacifica compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 38, the 2023 model ranks better than years like 2017 (index 100, Avoid) and 2018 (index 92, Avoid), but worse than 2007 and 2008, which earned Good verdicts.