ChryslerSUV / JeepMPV

Pacifica2017–present

Arguably the most complete minivan of its era — buy a later model year with a clean recall history.

  • 🇺🇸 North America
Engine
3,604 cc
Power
287 hp
Torque
355 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
FWD
Fuel
Petrol

Overview

What this generation is, and who it suits.

The Pacifica is Chrysler's modern minivan, launched for 2017 as the successor to the Town & Country, and it moved the game on decisively: elegant styling for the class, Stow 'n Go seats that fold flat into the floor, and — uniquely at launch — a plug-in hybrid version offering meaningful electric range for school runs. A 3.6 V6 powers the standard car, with all-wheel drive added later.

It has been widely praised as one of the best family vehicles on sale, though the ownership record is mixed enough to research: early hybrids were subject to recalls and the nine-speed automatic and electronics generate their share of complaints. Minivans of this size have no real market in Sri Lanka, where the segment belongs to Japanese imports, so this page primarily serves as a world-market reference.

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Class-leading refinement and family-friendly design
  • Stow 'n Go seats give van-into-cargo flexibility
  • Plug-in hybrid offers genuine electric commuting range

What to watch

  • Early hybrid models saw significant recalls
  • Electronics and transmission complaints are not rare
  • Depreciation is steep from new

Owner reviews

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Trims & specs

One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.

Standard

2017–2026Full specs
Engine
3,604 cc
Power
287 hp
Torque
355 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
FWD
Fuel
Petrol
Seats
7
Year-by-year catalogue (10 entries)

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pacifica Hybrid worth it?

For households that can charge at home, its electric range covers most daily errands and running costs drop sharply. Verify that all recall work has been completed and note that hybrid versions give up the Stow 'n Go second row for the battery.

What are the common Pacifica complaints?

Owners most often cite infotainment and electrical glitches, transmission behaviour, and on early hybrids the recall-related issues. Later model years have a noticeably better record.