Does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA has 10 on record. The largest covers side curtain air bags and potentially affects 293,264 vehicles. One recall, for the rearview camera radio, is stated as fully repaired.

What problems do 2025 Pacifica owners report?

Of 31 complaints, air bags are named most often, in 9. Forward collision avoidance has 7, speed control 6 and engine 5. In the sample of texts we read, most air bag complaints describe waiting for a recall repair.

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Pacifica?

EPA rates front-wheel drive at 22 mpg combined and AWD at 20 mpg combined. The Hybrid is rated 30 MPGe combined.

Is the 2025 Pacifica safe?

NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for rollover. Three of the 31 complaints on file mention a crash.

Is 2025 a good year for the Pacifica?

Its 31 complaints are fewer than every listed year except 2026 and 2027. Its 10 recalls are fewer than in 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2024, and equal to 2022.

2025 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Recalls and MPG

The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica has 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA^[1] and 10 recalls on record^[2]. Air bags are the most named complaint group^[3], Air bags are the most named complaint group^[3], and in the air bag texts we read, most describe waiting for a recall repair.

31owner complaints^[1]

10recalls^[2]

20–22MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 31 owner complaints for the 2025 Pacifica^[1]. Three of them mention a crash, and none mention a fire, an injury or a death^[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Component group	Complaints
Air bags^[3]	9
Forward collision avoidance^[6]	7
Speed control^[7]	6
Engine^[8]	5
Power train^[9]	3
Fuel/propulsion system^[10]	3
Brakes^[11]	3, and all 3 mention a crash
Electrical system^[12]	2

We also read a small sample of the complaint texts. It is not a count of all owners, so treat it as a hint and not a measure.

Air bags. In the 7 texts we read, 6 describe waiting for the side curtain air bag recall repair^[3]. Owners say parts were not yet available or the dealer had a waiting list^[3]. One text describes a crash where the owner says the brakes did not slow the van and the air bags did not deploy. That claim is unverified^[3].
Forward collision avoidance. Of 7 distinct texts, 6 describe the adaptive cruise control dropping out, not holding a safe distance, or the van speeding up or lunging without the driver pressing the gas^[6].
Speed control. Of 6 distinct texts, 4 describe cruise control trouble or sudden acceleration^[7]. Two of those say the brake did not slow the van^[7]. Two other texts describe the van stalling or losing power while driving^[7].
Engine. Of 5 texts, 2 describe an engine replacement after a check engine light^[8]. One of those owners says it happened more than once^[8]. Two describe hesitating or stalling^[8]. One describes dash warning lights after a clunk^[8].

Power train, fuel system, brakes and electrical each have 3 or fewer complaints, too few to call a pattern^[9]^[10]^[11]^[12].

Recalls

NHTSA has 10 recalls on record for the 2025 Pacifica^[2]. Newest first:

Stability control (26V561). A capacitor in the brake pedal position sensor may be cracked. That can cause a loss of electronic stability control and raises the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as needed, free of charge. About 2,017 vehicles are potentially affected^[13].
Front air bags (26V358). A spring inside the front seat harness connector may touch electrical terminals. That could stop the air bags from deploying. Braun is the recalling company. Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. 141 vehicles are potentially affected^[14].
Wheelchair restraints, Braun (26V296). The retractors may not lock, so a wheelchair may not be secured. It can move in transit and injure someone. Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as needed. 476 vehicles are potentially affected^[15].
Remedy pending
Side curtain air bags (26V189). The curtain air bags may not hold pressure well enough. That raises the risk of ejection and injury in a crash. Dealers will replace them as necessary, free of charge. About 293,264 vehicles are potentially affected^[16]. This recall expands and replaces 25V302 and 25V573, and vans repaired under those earlier recalls need the new remedy^[16]. Some owners in our complaint sample say parts were not yet available and that they were put on waiting lists^[3].
Wheelchair restraints, Vantage Mobility (25V877). The retractors on certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max restraints may not lock. The recall names 2021 to 2025 Pacifica among other models. Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. 1,019 vehicles are potentially affected^[17].
Wheelchair restraints, Rollx (25V876). This is the same kind of retractor problem. The recall lists the Pacifica among many models and points to Rollx's report for model years. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as needed. 86 vehicles are potentially affected^[18].
Side curtain air bags (25V573). Improperly sealed seams may let the curtain air bags lose pressure, which raises the risk of ejection and injury in a crash. 985 vehicles are potentially affected^[19]. This recall is replaced by 26V189^[19].
Radio and rearview camera (25V471). An incorrect radio can keep the rearview camera image from showing. That reduces the driver's view behind the van. 21 vehicles were affected, and the recall says all of them have been repaired^[20].
Side curtain air bags (25V302). The same seam problem, covering 2022 to 2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. About 250,651 vehicles were potentially affected^[21]. This recall is replaced by 26V189^[21].
Front brake caliper bolts (25V191). Bolts holding the front brake caliper bracket may not be tight enough. That can reduce steering control, leak brake fluid and cause loss of front brake function. It covers certain 2025 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vans only. Dealers will inspect and replace the brackets and bolts as necessary. 8 vehicles are potentially affected^[22].

NHTSA says VINs for the side curtain air bag recall (26V189) are searchable on NHTSA.gov^[16].

Fuel economy

EPA lists three versions for 2025:

Version	City	Highway	Combined
Pacifica, front-wheel drive^[4]	19 mpg	28 mpg	22 mpg
Pacifica AWD^[23]	17 mpg	25 mpg	20 mpg

The Pacifica Hybrid is rated 30 MPGe combined, with 520 miles of range^[24]. All three use a 3.6L 6-cylinder engine^[4]^[23]^[24].

EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $3,050 for front-wheel drive^[4] and $3,350 for AWD^[23]. Those figures use EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the van was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives the front-wheel-drive Pacifica 5 stars overall, 5 for frontal crashes, 5 for side crashes and 4 for rollover^[5]. Its rollover risk is 11.6%^[5]. The AWD version has the same star ratings, with a rollover risk of 12.1%^[25].

Engine and size

EPA lists the 3.6L 6-cylinder engine at 220 to 287 hp, depending on version^[26].

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US vans.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
FWD^[27]	204 in	80 in	70 in	122 in	4,522 lb
AWD^[28]	204 in	80 in	70 in	122 in	4,883 lb
Hybrid^[29]	204 in	80 in	70 in	122 in	4,943 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Pacifica model year. The 2025 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2004	896	2
2005	1,244	2
2006	726	1
2007	380	0
2008	102	0
2017	1,616	17
2018	1,113	16
2019	361	9
2020	229	7
2021	401	8
2022	333	10
2023	195	14
2024	73	11
2025	31	10
2026	11	5
2027	1	1

Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so this compares only Pacifica model years with each other.

Complaints. 2025 has 31^[2]. Only 2026 (11) and 2027 (1) have fewer^[2]. Every other listed year has more, from 73 for 2024 up to 1,616 for 2017^[2].
Recalls. 2025 has 10^[2]. Four listed years have more: 2017 (17), 2018 (16), 2023 (14) and 2024 (11)^[2]. 2022 also has 10^[2]. The other listed years have 9 or fewer^[2].

Should you buy a used 2025 Pacifica?

The 2025 Pacifica has a low complaint count, with only 2026 and 2027 listing fewer^[2], and NHTSA rates it 5 stars overall^[5]. The recall list is long, though, and the largest recall, for side curtain air bags, potentially covers 293,264 vehicles^[16]. Owners in our small complaint sample describe waiting for that repair^[3], so ask a dealer whether the new remedy has been done on the exact van. Cruise control and acceleration complaints also show up in our sample^[6]^[7], so it is worth testing those features on a drive. Wheelchair equipment recalls apply to vans equipped with the named restraints^[15]^[18]^[17].

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica have recalls?: Yes. NHTSA has 10 on record^[2]. The largest covers side curtain air bags and potentially affects 293,264 vehicles^[16]. One recall, for the rearview camera radio, is stated as fully repaired^[20].
What problems do 2025 Pacifica owners report?: Of 31 complaints^[1], air bags are named most often, in 9^[3]. Forward collision avoidance has 7^[6], speed control 6^[7] and engine 5^[8]. In the sample of texts we read, most air bag complaints describe waiting for a recall repair^[3].
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Pacifica?: EPA rates front-wheel drive at 22 mpg combined^[4] and AWD at 20 mpg combined^[23]. The Hybrid is rated 30 MPGe combined^[24].
Is the 2025 Pacifica safe?: NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for rollover^[5]^[25]. Three of the 31 complaints on file mention a crash^[1].
Is 2025 a good year for the Pacifica?: Its 31 complaints are fewer than every listed year except 2026 and 2027^[2]. Its 10 recalls are fewer than in 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2024, and equal to 2022^[2].

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Chrysler Pacifica model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
9 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
EPA rating for Pacifica, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V561, filed September 1, 2026: Electronic Stability Control (Esc). NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V358, filed June 2, 2026: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V296, filed May 11, 2026: Equipment Adaptive / Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints / Securement › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V189, filed March 26, 2026: Air Bags › Side / Window › Curtain. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V877, filed December 17, 2025: Equipment Adaptive / Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints / Securement › Latch / Anchor › . NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V876, filed December 17, 2025: Equipment Adaptive / Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints / Securement › Latch / Anchor › . NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V573, filed September 4, 2025: Air Bags › Side / Window › Curtain. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V471, filed July 17, 2025: Equipment › Appliance › Tv / Radio / Speakers. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V302, filed May 8, 2025: Air Bags › Side / Window › Curtain. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V191, filed March 27, 2025: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Pacifica AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Pacifica Hybrid, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas and Electricity: 30 MPGe combined, 520 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 12.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chrysler Pacifica with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 220 to 287 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PACIFICA 4DR MINIVAN FWD: length 204 in, width 80 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 4,522 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PACIFICA 4DR MINIVAN AWD: length 204 in, width 80 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 4,883 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PACIFICA HYBRID 4DR MINIVAN: length 204 in, width 80 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 4,943 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2025 Chrysler Pacifica: problems, recalls and fuel economy