Model year 2026 · Minivan - 2WD

2026 Chrysler Pacifica: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica at 22–30 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

5

EPA combined mpg

22–30

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chrysler dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Chrysler Pacifica recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica, newest first.

Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA 26V561000 Reported Sep 1, 2026
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 69D)
Units affected
2,017 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 69D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 9, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 26V531000 Reported Aug 13, 2026
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 78D)
Units affected
844,027 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Frontal

NHTSA 26V358000 Reported Jun 2, 2026
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Units affected
141 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment adaptive/mobility: Wheelchair restraints/securement: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 26V296000 Reported May 11, 2026
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Units affected
476 (estimate)
Problem
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Side/window: Curtain

NHTSA 26V189000 Reported Mar 26, 2026
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 06D, 10D, 11D)
Units affected
293,264 (estimate)
Problem
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk
Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase 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 May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Chrysler Pacifica EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Pacifica3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular19/28/22 mpg—$3,050401
Pacifica Hybrid3.6L 6-cyl plug-in hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gas and Electricity / Electricity29/30/30 mpg
82 MPGe on electricity
32 mi$2,250119

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Chrysler Pacifica crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Chrysler Pacifica NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD PV N/A AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars12.1%Standard
2026 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID PV PHEV FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.9%Standard
2026 CHRYSLER PACIFICA PV N/A FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars11.6%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Chrysler Pacifica owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica, most recently on Sep 3, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Chrysler Pacifica complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system4
Engine3
Unknown or other3
Power train2
Air bags1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Parking brake1
Seats1
Service brakes1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chrysler Pacifica model years

Chrysler Pacifica by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Pacifica20–22 mpg115/5
2025 Pacifica20–30 mpg10315/5
2024 Pacifica20–30 mpg11735/5
2023 Pacifica20–30 mpg141955/5
2022 Pacifica20–30 mpg103345/5
2021 Pacifica20–30 mpg84035/5
2020 Pacifica20–30 mpg72315/5
2019 Pacifica22–30 mpg93625/5
2018 Pacifica22–32 mpg161,1135/5
2017 Pacifica22–32 mpg171,6215/5

All Chrysler Pacifica years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Chrysler models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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