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Chrysler Pacifica Awd
NHTSA safety across every Chrysler Pacifica Awd model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the Chrysler Pacifica Awd we cover (2023 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2023 at 99 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2026 at 93. 3 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Chrysler Pacifica AWD is a family-focused minivan that brings all-wheel drive capability to one of the segment's most recognizable nameplates. Aimed squarely at households that need serious passenger capacity without sacrificing traction in variable weather, it competes in a minivan class where practicality and protection for multiple occupants are the highest priorities. The AWD variant adds an extra layer of confidence for buyers in northern or mountainous regions.
From a pure safety standpoint, the Chrysler Pacifica AWD puts up numbers that are genuinely difficult to argue with. The 2023 model earned a 99 out of 100 on the MotorCaliber Safety Index, landing it firmly in the Exceptional band. NHTSA crash testing backs that up with 5-star ratings in both frontal and side disciplines for the best year we cover. The rollover rating is listed as not rated, which is worth noting for a taller-profile vehicle, and shoppers should be aware that gap exists in the official data picture. Perhaps the most striking data point across the 2023 to 2025 coverage window is the recall count: zero. For a minivan carrying up to eight occupants, that clean recall record is a meaningful signal. Owner complaints across those model years total 191, which is a moderate figure for a vehicle of this sales volume. Within that pool, six complaints involve reported crashes and two involve reported injuries. These are unverified allegations as submitted to NHTSA, but they are worth monitoring as the model years mature and more real-world miles accumulate. Overall, the Pacifica AWD presents a strong safety case. The exceptional crash-test performance, paired with no recall activity through three model years, makes it one of the more reassuring choices in the minivan segment for safety-conscious families.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Chrysler Pacifica as a well-rounded minivan that balances interior versatility with a composed driving character. Most praise its cabin flexibility and the added confidence the AWD system provides in poor conditions. Some reviewers note the infotainment and interior material quality as areas where the Pacifica trails a few rivals, but the overall assessment tends to be positive for family buyers.
- The 2023 Pacifica AWD earned a 99 out of 100 MotorCaliber Safety Index score, placing it in the Exceptional band, with 5-star NHTSA ratings in both frontal and side crash tests.
- Rollover performance has not been formally rated by NHTSA for this variant, which is a data gap shoppers should factor in given the minivan's higher center of gravity relative to passenger cars.
- There are zero recalls recorded across the 2023 to 2025 model years covered, a notably clean record for a high-occupancy family vehicle.
- Owner complaints total 191 across covered years, including 6 reported crashes and 2 reported injuries. These are unverified NHTSA allegations, but the complaint trend is worth revisiting as these model years accumulate more miles.
Most-recalled year on record: 2026 Chrysler Pacifica Awd with 3 recalls.