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The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is associated with 318 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 10 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 45 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 20 to 22 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 82 MPGe (30 MPG on gasoline) with up to 32 miles of electric driving range.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 318 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 10 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (45 / 14%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 8 crash / 2 fire / 6 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 20–22 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Pacifica Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 3.6L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 87 MPGe (29 MPG) 77 MPGe (30 MPG) 82 MPGe (30 MPG) 32 mi EV (520 mi total) $2,050 / yr
Pacifica 3.6L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Pacifica AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 32 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
MV FWD 11.600000000000001%
Hybrid MV FWD 10.9%
MV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Chrysler Pacifica models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?

Summary of 318 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
318
Crash Reports
8
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
6
Total Injuries
13

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 45 complaints
Engine 28 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 24 complaints
Seats & Restraints 14 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Chrysler Pacifica problems & component breakdown (78 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V362000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 52D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #26V189000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #25V876000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

Defect Summary: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
View all 2022 Chrysler Pacifica recalls & campaign history (10 campaigns) →
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica have?

The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is associated with 10 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?

NHTSA records list 318 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 45 filings (14% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica range from 20 to 22 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.