2021 Chrysler Pacifica (minivan): common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Pacifica (minivan) years.
368 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 7 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica (minivan) has 368 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Chrysler Pacifica (minivan) vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2021 a good year for the Pacifica (minivan)?
Across the 10 Pacifica (minivan) model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2016) to 1,521 (2017). With 368 complaints, the 2021 Pacifica (minivan) sits above the model's median of 211.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 Pacifica (minivan)
seats:mid/rear assembly
Campaign 22V181000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles
Campaign 23V010000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 24V436000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
air bags:side/window:curtain
Campaign 24V793000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
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equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Campaign 25V876000Rollx 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.
equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Campaign 25V877000Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 26V362000Chrysler (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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between powertrain types.
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