2016 Chrysler Pacifica
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 896 |
| 2005 | 1,244 |
| 2006 | 726 |
| 2007 | 326 |
| 2008 | 102 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1,536 |
| 2018 | 886 |
| 2019 | 317 |
| 2020 | 173 |
| 2021 | 376 |
| 2022 | 217 |
| 2023 | 155 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
The front axle broke with no evidence of impact or damage. The axle broke while operating the vehicle at less than 30 MPH on a residential street. The vehicle has approximately 12,700 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-03
Also filed under Power train and electrical system
Power train
1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
Car shuts off while driving. Warnings to put the car in park and electronic stability issues may pop up. The engine makes a weird noise and the car will often not shift to park to restart. This has occurred three separate occasions for me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-06
Also filed under Engine and electronic stability control (esc)
Engine
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2016 Chrysler Pacifica — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2016 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chrysler Pacifica?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.