Minivan • 3.6L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations • • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica is associated with 27 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 8 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 6 reports (22% 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 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV FWD | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 11.600000000000001% |
| Hybrid PV FWD | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 10.9% |
| AWD PV AWD | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 12.1% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Chrysler Pacifica models.
Summary of 27 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
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 2025 Chrysler Pacifica problems & component breakdown (18 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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.
Defect Summary: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
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."
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica
The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica is associated with 8 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.
NHTSA records list 27 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Air Bags, appearing in 6 filings (22% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 3 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 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.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.