With five recalls primarily affecting critical systems like air bags and visibility equipment, the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica presents concerning reliability indicators. Peak failure distances occurring early in its lifespan underscore the importance of scrutiny for potential buyers.
Key Factor:Critical airbag issues
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (5) than the average CHRYSLER vehicle (3.0). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
5 recalls for this vehicle3.0 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
📋Why This Matters
The ramifications of insufficient airbag pressure retention are profound. A malfunction in supplementary restraint systems can directly endanger passenger safety, highlighting a significant shortcoming for a vehicle positioned in the family-friendly segment of the market. Similarly, issues with rearview camera functionality expose drivers to unnecessary risks, further complicating the Pacifica's reputation as a reliable family vehicle. In an era where consumer trust hinges on safety assurances, these recalls not only tarnish Chrysler's standing but also place it at odds with segment expectations where safety is paramount.
Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Warning
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (3.0)
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Summary: The trends surrounding the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica reflect a worrying trajectory regarding safety and reliability compared to prior generations. While Chrysler has historically aimed for competitive innovation and reliability within their segment, these recent recalls indicate struggles that may leave potential buyers apprehensive about its long-term dependability.
Safety & Reliability Score
55/100
Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-40
Complaint Impact-0.5
Investigation Impact-5
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2025 CHRYSLER Pacifica
Model Year2025
MakeCHRYSLER
ModelPacifica
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jan25
NEWProduction
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Mar25
ISSUEFirst Report
Apr25
RECALLRecall Issued
Aug25
RECALLRecall Issued
Consumer Complaint Analysis
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Most Reported Issue
4 complaints (40% of total)
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Complaint Trend
Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents
No critical incidents
Complaint Severity Distribution
Breakdown of 10 consumer complaints by severity level.
🟡Medium
4(40%)
🟢Low
6(60%)
✅Good News: No critical or high-severity complaints reported for this vehicle.
Mileage Failure Analysis
⚙️Engineering Insight
The peak failure mileage of 0-20k indicates that owners may encounter significant issues nearly immediately after purchase. This early failure window should prompt prospective buyers to approach with caution or ensure they are covered by warranty protections as complications can arise swiftly in this model.
📊 Mileage data extracted from 3 of 10 complaints (30% coverage)
0-20k
2 reports (67%)
20k-40k
1 reports (33%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.
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Primary Risk Areas
AIR BAGSEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Air Bags
Issue: Curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention due to improperly sealed seams.
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Contact your dealer immediately for inspection and potential recalibration of air bag systems.
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Ensure you verify whether any recall repairs have been completed on this vehicle before finalizing any purchase.
Campaigns:21V12322V45623V789
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Rearview Camera
Issue: 'Incorrect radio installation could affect rearview camera functionality, leading to compliance failures regarding visibility standards.
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'Check your rearview camera function regularly and consult your service department if any discrepancies arise.
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'Confirm that the correct components are installed and functional during a pre-purchase inspection.
Campaign:22V101
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your CHRYSLER dealer to verify recall completion status.
Official Safety Recalls (5)
Campaign: 25V302000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 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."
Consequence
An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C.
Campaign: 25V471000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The vehicles were built with an incorrect radio, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers replaced the radio, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 57C.
Campaign: 25V573000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 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."
Consequence
An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 82C, 86C, 87C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
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.
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Vantage 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.
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
NHTSA Investigations
1 investigation
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2025 Pacifica.
INV-2025-1000🟢 Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Pacifica performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 32,726
Consumer Complaints
10 total complaints
Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2025 Pacifica.
Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis
Warning40%
Acceleration Issues40%
Display20%
Stall10%
Accident10%
Injury10%
Noise10%
Rattle10%
Crash/Accident10%
Check Engine Light10%
Engine/Powertrain🔶 Medium
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
While driving off from an intersection, the van abruptly stalled forcing other cars to honk at me as I rolled from 45 mph to a stop at a curb. 5 minutes of panic, the van restarted and I was on my way home with no further issues.
Body/Interior🔵 Low
SEATS
On 10-23-25 my son pushed the button at the bottom rear of the drivers seat that moves the seat forward when using the stow-n-go feature. I was in the seat at the time and had just seconds to react. I pushed the Driver 1 setting on the door and it reversed the action. If I hadn't, would I have been crushed into the steering wheel or would the air bag have gone off? What if I hadn't set up that feature? What if I had panicked? I took it to the dealership today. After inspecting it, they said there was no protocol for this problem. The only thing they could do was to disable the button, which they did upon my request. "5447 B Piller on left side has button for rear passengers to press to move seat forward. There is no setting to disengage function, only way to disengage would be to unplug button. Per customer request unplugged switch to disengage button from working." There were no warnings and just seconds to react. There is a button at the roof front center that disengages the side doors from opening. Perhaps this button should also include disengaging that feature, or eliminate it altogether. My 2015 Dodge Caravan also had stow-n-go. It was simple to move the seat forward to utilize this feature. Now, with the Driver presets, it is very convenient to move it back. This is an unnecessary and unsafe "convenience." Only someone in the driver seat should be able to move the seat forward.
Brakes🔶 Medium
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
My son was driving the vehicle down the interstate and attempted to exit. He hit the brakes and the car would not slow down. He had the pedal all the way to the floor and the vehicle still would not slow down. The vehicle went off the exit ramp, through a grassy hill area, across the entrance ramp, and finally stopped when the tire broke off. Even with the tire broke off and the vehicle not moving the engine was showing it was going 30-40 mph. No airbags were deployed. I received a Luckily the only injury was my daughter's sprained wrist. The entire front end of the vehicle has been replaced, including the frame, and yet no airbags were deployed. I did receive and ABS failure alert on my app but was told that was because of the tire breaking off and not what caused the accident. I have requested the vehicle be inspected since the accident occurred. Insurance stated it would need to be repaired before an inspection could occur. I have filed a case with Stellantis who now states they will not have anyone look at it because it has to be done before repairs are made and since insurance has paid for the repairs, they have to request an inspection. We had multiple issues with the TPM system not working properly and had it to a dealership for repairs, that was the only warnings we received. The vehicle is still sitting at the dealership/collision repair shop as they feel it warrants further investigation as well.
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
After not driving the car for a full day or so, when I drive down my street about 1/4 of a mile to a stop sign and stop the vehicle will not accelerate from the stop. I press on the gas but the car goes around 5 MPH for the next 50-100 feet or so and will not accelerate before finally kicking in and accelerating normally. This has happened over 20 times since purchasing the vehicle as new in late March of 2025.
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN
When i put van in park ,shut off,it moves a little even on flat surface.When i back up in grass or out of a sloped driveway the van acts like something is preventing it from going backwards.The van,when going from the right lane to the left will act like it pulls to the right,hard to explain.Also when going down a road with slight bumps it makes a noise like something is loose,a rattle like.
Other🔶 Medium
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact rented a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the adaptive cruise control mode activated, the message "Adaptive Cruise Control Off" was displayed, and the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. The contact stated that the vehicle exceeded 100 MPH and failed to decelerate upon depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle speed continued to increase, nearly causing the vehicle to crash into a semi-truck. The contact was able to drive onto the shoulder of the road, where the contact shifted to neutral(N), and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was later towed to the rental car facility. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 23,000.
Body/Interior🔵 Low
STRUCTURE
Passenger rear-sliding door will not open automatically/ will not properly re-latch despite multiple repair attempts (ie sensor and module replacement).
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
[XXX]- bought new 2025 Chrysler Pacifica w/ 29 mi at Troncalli Chrysler Dodge Jeep (TCDJ). [XXX]- 1st time -I was driving the car when it made a “clunk” sound when turning left. All the lights on the dashboard came on and the ABS system turned off.The car safety features disabled and it did not recognize we were in the seats (seat belt lights came on).I was able to drive into a parking lot.Turned the car off and then restarted it after a few min and the lights on the dash were gone. Decided to cont driving, figured it was a computer error.Went 2 mi and had to turn left again. All dash lights came on including engine, ABS.Pulled over and lights turned off after car was turned off/on again. Tried to get the car home.Turned it on and no alerts.Drove <1mi and the car began to stutter and dash lit up.Lost the ability to accelerate, and the steering seemed stiff and hard to control.Lost ABS system.Pulled over into parking lot barely moving.Had to leave the car in the lot and have it towed to TCDJ 3/29- Towed to TCDJ service depart..Total miles on car:283. 3/31- TCDJ states it's the batteries that caused the malfxn. Explained I did't think the batteries were the issue.They replaced both batteries. [XXX]-Serious safety issue. Picked up car @ TCDJ.We did not make it home from TCDJ.Trip from TCDJ to home is ~27 mi. At mile 22, turned left and ~0.5 mi later, while driving ~ 15-20mph, the car shifted on its own, throwing itself into park at a major intersection.All of the dash lights came on.The Emergency VAS, ABS system and Shifter Disabled displayed on the dash.The windshield wipers turned on at high speed.The head and tail lights began to flash.The car shifted so abruptly w/o warning we were almost hit from behind.It did not slow to a stop or brake it just threw itself into park.Police were called. Car wouldn't turn off or move. Could not put in neutral manually. Still @ TCDJ now >30days. Alternator and ABS replaced. Continues to break and need a tow when TCDJ test drive it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Electrical🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issue Timeline: • [XXX] (944 miles): Check engine light code P1A01 (high voltage electrical system). Vehicle serviced at dealership; issue unresolved. • Mid-February 2025: Check engine light code P0A0A appeared and cleared itself shortly thereafter. • [XXX] (1607 miles): Check engine light code P0A0A reoccurred. Vehicle was serviced at Criswell Auto (Gaithersburg, MD) from March 4–19, 2025. Power Inverter Module (PIM) replaced. No comparable loaner provided, resulting in inconvenience and additional expense. • [XXX] (2419 miles) : P0A0A error code recurred again. Vehicle returned to Criswell Auto; Chrysler Cares case #[XXX] initiated. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Safety Systems🔶 Medium
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1215 miles . The adaptive cruise control system was acting sketchy. It failed to maintain proper distance and speed between the vehicle in front. We took it into the dealer who said that the sensor had failed on this brand new vehicle and they replaced it on 2/12/2025. After driving the vehicle when we got it back. There does not seem to be much different. The van tends to accelerate extremely quickly only to get behind the vehicle in front sometimes not keeping proper distance with the way it's set, as well as waiting to the last possible moment maybe 2 or 3 car lengths to break which is extremely scary. Sometimes the warning comes up that says break break . Even with the system said it maximum a car cutting in the system is extremely slow to react. This has led to numerous close calls of rear end collision. We took it back to the dealer on 2/24/2025 1802 miles, who said they couldn't find anything wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions
'What are common problems reported with the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica?'
'Owners have reported issues primarily related to air bag performance and rearview camera visibility, both critical for ensuring passenger safety during operation. These concerns stem from multiple recalls issued for defective components, necessitating close monitoring.'
'How does the recall history affect resale value of a Chrysler Pacifica?'
'A history marked by several recalls can significantly impact resale value as it raises buyer concerns over durability and reliability. Prospective buyers might negotiate lower prices or seek alternatives perceived as safer options due to such vulnerabilities.'
📊Year-over-Year Context
📈Improving Trend
Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2024 issues. Recall frequency decreased 37%.
🧭What This Means for You
Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 5 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your CHRYSLER dealer.
Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
Proactive tip: Enroll in CHRYSLER's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used
Critical: Demand official documentation showing every CHRYSLER recall has been satisfied.
Investigate whether later Pacifica iterations (2026+) rectified these persistent issues.
A pre-purchase inspection by a CHRYSLER specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.