The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica has zero owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 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.

Key Data Findings
  • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
  • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • EPA Efficiency: 22 MPG (2 variants • PHEV up to 82 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
22MPG
2 EPA certified variants (3.6L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
4
4 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 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
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 2026 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 2026 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
HYBRID PV PHEV FWD 10.9%
AWD PV N/A AWD 12.1%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Chrysler Pacifica models.
View complete 2026 Chrysler Pacifica crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

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.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V531000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #26V358000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

Free Manufacturer 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 Campaign #26V296000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2026 Chrysler Pacifica recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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.