2024 Chrysler Pacifica Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica has a complaint index of 23, ranking 11th out of 14 model years, but its verdict is capped at Caution because of 11 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit. Electrical System issues lead with 31% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 23/100
- #11 of 14 Pacifica years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 42
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 11
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 24 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2024 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (31%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (26%)
- Airbags10 (24%)
- Engine9 (21%)
- Other9 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (10%)
- Brakes3 (7%)
- Fuel System3 (7%)
- Structure & Body3 (7%)
- Seat Belts2 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles have flashed a 'Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon' warning along with Start/Stop and Battery lights, sometimes followed by the engine going totally unresponsive.
- Owners describe the transmission failing to shift into park, requiring towing and a gear selector replacement in at least one case.
- Some report the transmission losing power and dropping into limp mode at highway speed, with dealers unable to duplicate the fault.
- The adaptive cruise control and forward collision system have triggered sudden, unexplained hard braking with no obstacle present, in one case causing whiplash.
- Owners waiting on the side curtain airbag recall (25V302000) report the manufacturer took longer than expected to get repair parts.
- One owner reported the electronic parking brake engaged on its own on a nearly new vehicle and would not release until the battery was disconnected.
2024 Chrysler Pacifica recalls
11 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 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.
- NHTSA 26V189000Mar 26, 2026Airbags293,264 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
2024 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
- 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.
2024 compared with other Pacifica years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 23 for the 2024 Pacifica, ranking 11th of 14 model years, with 42 complaints and 11 recall campaigns. Its verdict is Caution, driven mainly by the number of recalls rather than complaint volume.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica?
- Electrical System complaints make up 31% of reports, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 26%, Airbags at 24%, and Engine at 21%.
- Does the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2024 Pacifica, covering airbags, wheelchair restraint retractors, a seat limiter, and an incorrect radio affecting the rearview camera display.
- How does the 2024 Pacifica compare to other Pacifica years?
- The 2024 model's complaint index of 23 is lower than the worst years like 2017 (100) and 2018 (92), both rated Avoid, but its 11 recalls keep its verdict at Caution instead of Good.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica?
- EPA rates the 2024 Pacifica at 26 mpg combined (24 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.