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2020 Chrysler Pacifica
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Platform Heritage

Chrysler Pacifica is a nameplate used by Chrysler for a variety of vehicles. The name was first used on a luxury minivan concept vehicle in 1999, and later a crossover concept in 2002. From 2004 to 2008, it was used on a mid-size crossover, and since the 2017 model year, it has been used as the Town & Country minivan's replacement. Vehicles using the nameplate are: Chrysler Pacifica concept (1999), concept minivan Chrysler Pacifica concept (2002), concept crossover Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) (2004–2008), production version of the 2002 concept Chrysler Pacifica (minivan) (2017–present), Chrysler Town & Country replacement

Source: Wikipedia intro extract · as of Aug 13, 2026

Key facts for this model year

164NHTSA owner complaints
5Safety recalls on file
20Top issue reports · Electrical System
$0Typical OEM recall remedy cost to you

0 average monthly buyer searches in the US (google ads data · as of Aug 13, 2026). Run a MotoMetrics scan for your VIN to see live repair exposure.

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System Defect Summaries & Field Data

Active safety recalls on file: 5 (source: NHTSA Recalls API · as of Aug 13, 2026)

Top NHTSA complaint categories

Recent recall summaries

Campaign 20V191000 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · API record

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Campaign 23V010000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES · API record

Chrysler (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.

Campaign 24V793000 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN · API record

Chrysler (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."

Campaign 25V876000 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: · API record

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.

Campaign 26V362000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · API record

Chrysler (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.

YouTube voice themes below are research hints only — verify against NHTSA data before citing.

On-Site Chrysler Pacifica Pre-Purchase Checklist

  1. Verify OBD-II readiness monitors are complete (not recently cleared) using a full protocol scan.
  2. Compare dashboard mileage to ECU-stored odometer modules where accessible.
  3. Pull permanent and pending DTCs — not only stored codes visible on the dash.
  4. Inspect systems related to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  5. Inspect systems related to STEERING (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  6. Inspect systems related to ENGINE (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  7. Inspect systems related to POWER TRAIN (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  8. Inspect systems related to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  9. Confirm recall remedy completed for BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (campaign 20V191000).
  10. Confirm recall remedy completed for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES (campaign 23V010000).
  11. Confirm recall remedy completed for AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN (campaign 24V793000).
  12. Run a MotoMetrics on-site scan for Chrysler Pacifica before signing the bill of sale.

Chrysler OBD-II trouble code quick reference

  • P0420 — Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — top long-tail code across most makes
  • P0171 — Fuel system too lean — vacuum leaks and fuel trim diagnostics
  • P0300 — Engine misfire detected — inspect coils, plugs, and compression

Generic diagnostic context only — confirm stored, pending, and permanent codes with a full-protocol scan before purchase.

Alternative Inferences & Cross-Shopping Matrix

Adjacent model years for this nameplate and equivalent footprints shoppers compare across brands.

Generational cohorts

2019 Chrysler Pacifica 2021 Chrysler Pacifica 2018 Chrysler Pacifica 2017 Chrysler Pacifica 2016 Chrysler Pacifica

Class competitors

2019 Honda Odyssey 2019 Toyota Sienna 2019 Kia Carnival 2019 Kia Sedona

Vehicle health varies wildly by individual history. Aggregate recall and complaint data cannot tell you whether the specific car on the lot had its monitors cleared or its odometer rolled back. Verify the physical or digital scan before you sign a bill of sale.

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