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Chrysler Pacifica Awd Safety
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.
The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica AWD distinguishes itself with a perfect zero recalls across three model years, a notable achievement for a vehicle designed to transport up to eight occupants. This clean record underpins an overall strong safety profile, evidenced by a 99 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band. NHTSA crash testing further reinforces this assessment, with the Pacifica AWD earning 5 out of 5 stars in both frontal and side impact categories. However, the rollover rating remains "not rated," a data gap for a vehicle of its profile. While 191 owner complaints have been registered across the 2023 to 2025 model years, a moderate figure for its sales volume, six complaints involve reported crashes and two involve reported injuries. These are unverified owner submissions to NHTSA and do not detract from the Pacifica AWD's otherwise strong safety showing.
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 NHTSA 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.