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2025 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

11/100

#9 most-complained of 10 Pacifica years

The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica ranks 9th out of 10 model years with a complaint index of 11, the best result among Pacifica years to date. It has 28 complaints, 9 recalls, and no fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

Complaints
28
Recalls
9
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 28 hwy

Top 2025 Chrysler Pacifica problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags9 (32%)
  2. Engine9 (32%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (18%)
  4. Brakes3 (11%)
  5. Fuel System3 (11%)
  6. Structure & Body3 (11%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain3 (11%)
  8. Other2 (7%)
  9. Electrical System1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Drivers report the brake pedal being pressed to the floor without the vehicle slowing down, in one case leading the vehicle to leave the roadway.
  • Some owners describe unintended acceleration or lunging while stopped or braking, with adaptive cruise control disengaging unexpectedly.
  • Owners report the adaptive cruise control system acting erratically, failing to keep proper following distance and requiring sensor replacement.
  • A recurring check engine light with high-voltage electrical system codes was reported, with the issue unresolved after dealer service.
  • Some owners describe the rear sliding door failing to open automatically or re-latch properly despite repair attempts.
  • One owner reported the stow-n-go seat unexpectedly moving forward when a button was pressed, raising a safety concern near the steering wheel.
2025 Chrysler Pacifica complaints: complaints filed per month6Mar 2025May 2025Jul 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (6).

2025 Chrysler Pacifica recalls

9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V561000Sep 1, 2026Brakes2,017 vehicles

    Electronic stability control (esc)

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    Risk: A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 69D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 9, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 9 recalls for the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica →

2025 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
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.

2025 compared with other Pacifica years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Good441521422
2024Best22421122
2025Best1128922

All Chrysler Pacifica years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Pacifica has a complaint index of 11, the lowest (best) among the 10 model years with data, earning a 'Best' verdict relative to other Pacifica years.
What problems does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica have?
NHTSA complaints point mainly to Airbags and Engine issues, each making up 32% of complaints, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 18% and Brakes at 11%.
Does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2025 Pacifica, covering brakes, airbags, wheelchair retractors, and a radio issue affecting the rearview camera display. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2025 Pacifica compare to other years?
The 2025 model ranks 9th worst out of 10 years tracked, well below the complaint index of 100 for the 2017 model, which is the worst-ranked Pacifica year.
What is the median mileage for reported failures in the 2025 Pacifica?
Across all reported problems, the median mileage at failure is 24,500 miles, with Engine issues at 23,000 miles and Brakes issues at 26,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.