2025 Chrysler Pacifica: Problems & Reliability
SOLID2025 Chrysler Pacifica: SOLID — 31 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~1 year on the road; top issue: air bags (9 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2025 is 0.43, where 1.00 is a typical Pacifica year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road. That is in best territory, but the year isn't eligible for best (too new, or a confirmed issue overlaps it), so it rates solid. 45% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2016–2027 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
31
NHTSA complaints
0.43
Verdict score (1.00 = typical Pacifica year)
162
Service bulletins
9
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2025 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Air bags leads a spread-out record, named in 29% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2025 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 29% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 23% |
| Engine | 6 | 19% |
| Speed control / throttle | 6 | 19% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 4 | 13% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 Chrysler Pacifica recalls
9 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025, reported between May 8, 2025 and Sep 1, 2026.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V561000 | Sep 1, 2026 | Electronic stability control |
| 26V358000 | Jun 3, 2026 | Air bags › Frontal |
| 26V296000 | May 12, 2026 | Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Critical fasteners |
| 26V189000 | Mar 26, 2026 | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain |
| 25V876000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor › |
| 25V877000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor › |
| 25V573000 | Sep 4, 2025 | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain |
| 25V471000 | Jul 17, 2025 | Equipment › Appliance › Tv/radio/speakers |
| 25V302000 | May 8, 2025 | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain |
2025 Chrysler Pacifica service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 162 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2025 — fewer than the 384 of the median Pacifica year from 2016 to 2027. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (85), structure (30), engine (27). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2025 vs. the year before and after
From the 2024 to the 2025, owner complaints fell 37% (49 → 31) — an improvement. The 2026 that followed fell by more than half (31 → 11), so the 2026 has the lighter record so far. The 2026 is still new, so its count will keep growing.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pacifica | SOLID | 49 | 236 | 11 | — |
| 2025 (this page) | SOLID | 31 | 162 | 9 | — |
| 2026 Pacifica | — | 11 | 97 | 5 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chrysler Pacifica years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2025 Chrysler Pacifica
Air bags (9 complaints on the 2025): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Forward collision avoidance (7 complaints on the 2025): ask about false automatic-braking events and look for driver-assist warning messages.
Engine (6 complaints on the 2025): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Speed control / throttle (6 complaints on the 2025): check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
Powertrain / transmission (4 complaints on the 2025): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Recalls: confirm all 9 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
2025 Chrysler Pacifica: SOLID — 31 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~1 year on the road; top issue: air bags (9 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2025 is 0.43, where 1.00 is a typical Pacifica year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road. That is in best territory, but the year isn't eligible for best (too new, or a confirmed issue overlaps it), so it rates solid.
What are the most common 2025 Chrysler Pacifica problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica are air bags (9, 29%), forward collision avoidance (7, 23%), engine (6, 19%). The manufacturer has 162 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica have?
9 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica, most recently 26V561000 (Sep 1, 2026, electronic stability control); 26V358000 (Jun 3, 2026, air bags); 26V296000 (May 12, 2026, equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2025 Chrysler Pacifica before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.