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Should you buy a used Chrysler Pacifica?

Whether a used Chrysler Pacifica is a good buy depends on the individual vehicle, not the model. Three checks matter before you pay: the NHTSA recall lookup by VIN for open recalls, the seller’s service and accident records, and an independent pre-purchase inspection of that specific vehicle. This page lists the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Chrysler Pacifica and what an inspector checks.

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for the Chrysler Pacifica, model years 2016–2024, most often listing electrical system and back over prevention. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so any individual vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. The most recent campaign on file is 26V362000 (June 2026, electrical system).

Which systems do Chrysler Pacifica recalls affect?

Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.

What are the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Chrysler Pacifica?

Showing the 12 most recent of 36 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V362000NHTSA report received June 2026Model years: 2020–2022

NHTSA campaign 26V362000: Chrysler Pacifica electrical system recall

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.

Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired.

26V358000NHTSA report received June 2026Model years: 2023–2024

NHTSA campaign 26V358000: Chrysler Pacifica air bags recall

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.

Consequence: The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge.

26V327000NHTSA report received May 2026Model years: 2019, 2023

NHTSA campaign 26V327000: Chrysler Pacifica back over prevention recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may 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 behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge.

26V296000NHTSA report received May 2026Model years: 2023–2024

NHTSA campaign 26V296000: Chrysler Pacifica equipment adaptive/mobility recall

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. 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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.

26V189000NHTSA report received March 2026Model years: 2022–2024

NHTSA campaign 26V189000: Chrysler Pacifica air bags recall

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 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: Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.

25V876000NHTSA report received December 2025Model years: 2017–2024

NHTSA campaign 25V876000: Chrysler Pacifica equipment adaptive/mobility recall

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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.

25V877000NHTSA report received December 2025Model years: 2021–2024

NHTSA campaign 25V877000: Chrysler Pacifica equipment adaptive/mobility recall

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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge.

25V471000NHTSA report received July 2025Model years: 2024

NHTSA campaign 25V471000: Chrysler Pacifica equipment recall

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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers replaced the radio, free of charge.

25V388000NHTSA report received June 2025Model years: 2023

NHTSA campaign 25V388000: Chrysler Pacifica back over prevention recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rearview camera image may not 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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary free of charge.

25V302000NHTSA report received May 2025Model years: 2022–2024

NHTSA campaign 25V302000: Chrysler Pacifica air bags recall

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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge.

24V888000NHTSA report received November 2024Model years: 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V888000: Chrysler Pacifica seats recall

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2024 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The seat limiter may not have been installed, allowing the seat to move too far forward. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: A seat positioned too close to the air bag can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and install a seat limiter as necessary, free of charge.

24V793000NHTSA report received October 2024Model years: 2020–2023

NHTSA campaign 24V793000: Chrysler Pacifica air bags recall

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."

Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge.

What does a pre-purchase inspection cover on a used Chrysler Pacifica?

The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:

Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Compare Bronze, Silver and Gold. The core inspection is the same at each tier; Silver and Gold add instrumented measurements.

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Other minivans to weigh against the Chrysler Pacifica. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.

What does a pre-purchase inspection not do?

How inspections work · Sample reports · Customer reviews, verbatim from Google

Common questions about buying a used Chrysler Pacifica

How many recalls does the Chrysler Pacifica have?

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for the Chrysler Pacifica, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should an inspector check on a used Chrysler Pacifica?

Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, back over prevention, air bags, power train, equipment adaptive/mobility, seat belts. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.

Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Chrysler Pacifica recall was done?

No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.

Can you inspect a Chrysler Pacifica at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?

Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.

How much does a Chrysler Pacifica pre-purchase inspection cost?

A pre-purchase inspection of a Chrysler Pacifica through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.

Where can I book a Chrysler Pacifica pre-purchase inspection?

Vehicle Inspectors matches buyers with independent inspectors nationwide. Local pages for cities with active inspectors:

Recall data from NHTSA recall records (NHTSA public recalls API), retrieved 2026-08-27. Vehicle Inspectors is not affiliated with Chrysler. A recall is not a defect finding on any individual vehicle.

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