2025 Chrysler Pacifica Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica has a Caution verdict, driven by 9 recall campaigns rather than a high complaint count. NHTSA lists 28 complaints, a complaint index of 15, and ranks it 12th of 14 model years for this model, with airbags and engine issues as the top problem areas.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 15/100
- #12 of 14 Pacifica years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 28
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 9
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 24 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2025 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags9 (32%)
- Engine9 (32%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (18%)
- Brakes3 (11%)
- Fuel System3 (11%)
- Structure & Body3 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (11%)
- Other2 (7%)
- Electrical System1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report brakes failing to stop the vehicle even with the pedal pressed fully to the floor, in one case leading to a crash.
- Adaptive cruise control has reportedly disengaged unexpectedly, followed by unintended acceleration past 100 MPH in one case.
- Owners describe the vehicle lunging or revving on its own while stopped, resulting in a collision with the car ahead.
- Some describe hesitation to accelerate from a stop, with the van crawling at very low speed for a distance before responding to the gas pedal.
- Owners report the rear sliding door failing to open automatically or re-latch properly despite sensor and module replacements.
- A stow-n-go seat button reportedly moved the driver's seat forward unexpectedly while occupied, raising a safety concern.
2025 Chrysler Pacifica recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other Pacifica years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
- It carries a Caution verdict based on NHTSA data, mainly because of 9 recall campaigns rather than an unusually high number of complaints. NHTSA lists 28 complaints and a complaint index of 15 for this year.
- What problems does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- The top problem areas are Airbags and Engine, each accounting for 32% of complaints, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 18% and Brakes at 11%.
- Does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2025 Pacifica, covering brakes, airbags, wheelchair retractors, and a rearview camera display issue caused by an incorrect radio.
- How does the 2025 Pacifica compare to other Pacifica years?
- It ranks 12th worst out of 14 model years with data, with a complaint index of 15, well below higher-complaint years like 2017 (100) and 2018 (92), which are both rated Avoid.
- What is the median mileage for reported failures in the 2025 Pacifica?
- Median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 24,500 miles, with Engine complaints centered around 23,000 miles and Brakes around 26,000 miles.