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2026 Chrysler Pacifica: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica, most recently filed September 2026. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.

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Listed for 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V561000 Filed Sep 1, 2026

Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126

Electronic stability control (esc)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
Repair progress not yet reported2,017 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V531000 Filed Aug 13, 2026

Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
Repair progress not yet reported844,027 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V531000
Listed for 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V358000 Filed Jun 2, 2026

Air Bags May Not Deploy

Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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
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.
Repair progress not yet reported141 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 26V296000 Filed May 11, 2026

Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock

Equipment adaptive/mobility · wheelchair restraints/securement · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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
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.
1.5% repairedof 476 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 26V189000 Filed Mar 26, 2026

Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bags/FMVSS 226

Air bags · side/window · curtain
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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
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.
30.2% repairedof 293,264 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V189000

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Owner complaints (11)

11 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 11.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2026 compares with other Pacifica years

Best and worst Pacifica years →
2018201920202021202220232024202520262027
This year (2026)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 11.6%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2026 Chrysler Pacifica pv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 30 mpg combined

30
mpg combined
29
city
30
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,250
CO₂ tailpipe
119 g/mi
EPA class
Minivan -

What it costs you to run

$2,177per year
$181per month
500gallons a year

Miles ÷ 30 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2026 Chrysler Pacifica configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.6 L 6-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive29 / 30 / 30$2,250119
3.6 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 28 / 22$3,050401

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2026 Chrysler Pacifica FAQ

How many recalls does the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V561000 (electronic stability control (esc)), 26V531000 (rear camera), 26V358000 (air bag), 26V296000 (wheel), 26V189000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2026 Chrysler Pacifica problems?

Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (4), Engine (3), Unknown or other (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica get?

EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · CVT version at 29 city, 30 highway and 30 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica get?

NHTSA rated the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica pv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.6% rollover risk).

How does the 2026 Pacifica compare with other years?

Among the 2018–2021 Chrysler Pacifica model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (170) and the 2018 the most (876). The 2026 drew 11. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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