NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Chrysler Pacifica Awd
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers 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.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19344
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
134 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.