NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Safety Ratings
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica scores 65 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Below Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 10 recalls, and 187 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid shows a notable disparity in its safety profile. Its strong performance in federal crash tests, which often leads to high consumer confidence, is significantly undermined by a weak score in avoidance technology and a problematic defect history. This combination results in a NHTSA Safety Index score of 65 out of 100, positioning the vehicle in the Below Average band. The Pacifica Hybrid's record includes 10 recalls, among them a critical park-outside campaign directly linked to its battery pack.
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid received a 5-out-of-5 overall NHTSA crash-test rating alongside a NHTSA Safety Index of 65 out of 100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica ranks 89 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 65 / 100 (Below Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.9% |
| Recalls on file | 10 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 187 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 89 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
For the 2022 model year, the Pacifica Hybrid faces a significant safety concern stemming from a recall campaign advising owners to park the vehicle outdoors due to fire risk from the battery pack. This specific action targets the plug-in hybrid's unique powertrain and should be thoroughly reviewed before purchase or continued operation. The NHTSA Safety Index for this model year is 65, placing it in the Below Average safety band. This represents a three-point decline from the 2021 model year's score of 68. This reduction is primarily attributable to a defect record sub-score of 1.5 out of 20 and an avoidance-tech score of 2 out of 10. The absence of factory-installed forward collision warning and lane departure warning on this trim directly impacts the avoidance-tech component. The 2022 Pacifica Hybrid has been subject to 10 recalls, an unusually high number for a single model year, with two separate campaigns specifically addressing the curtain airbags. While crash-test results for the 2022 model are strong, the extensive recall activity defines its safety profile.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Pacifica Hybrid achieved an overall 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA, anchored by a perfect 5-star side impact rating. Frontal crash protection and the rollover resistance assessment each received 4 out of 5 stars. Although the calculated rollover risk stands at 11 percent, its dynamic tip testing concluded with a "No Tip" result, indicating a degree of stability in that particular evaluation.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16410
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
Yes. The 2022 Pacifica Hybrid carries 10 recall campaigns. The most serious is a park-outside, do-not-drive order covering 2020-2022 PHEV models whose battery pack may pose a risk. Additional campaigns address right and left side curtain air bags that may have insufficient coverage across two separate FCA actions, plus two third-party adaptive wheelchair restraint recalls involving this model.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY26V362000
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026.
Reported 2026-06-04
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN26V189000
Risk: 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 replac
Reported 2026-03-26
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:25V876000
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Reported 2025-12-17
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:25V877000
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Reported 2025-12-17
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN25V302000
Risk: An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases 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 beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy complete
Reported 2025-05-08
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN24V793000
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.
Reported 2024-10-24
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V436000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Reported 2024-06-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES23V010000
Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA bega
Reported 2023-01-17
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES22V619000
Risk: Improperly functioning wipers can reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is Z80.
Reported 2022-08-11
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY22V181000
Risk: An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z22.
Reported 2022-03-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA has received 187 unverified owner complaints for this model year. Alleged issues concentrate in Power Train and Engine, each cited 66 times, followed by Electrical System with 50 reported concerns. Unverified allegations also include 6 reported crashes, 13 reported injuries, 1 reported fire, and 1 reported death.
187 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
The 2022 Pacifica Hybrid faces critical safety concerns regarding its open recalls. Prospective owners must run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool to confirm remedy completion for three distinct campaigns. These include the urgent park-outside battery recall and two separate campaigns addressing the curtain air bags. Verifying that a franchised dealer has performed all necessary repairs is paramount before acquiring this vehicle.
- The 2022 Pacifica Hybrid carries a park-outside, do-not-drive recall targeting the PHEV battery pack, the most urgent safety action attached to this specific model year.
- Two separate FCA recall campaigns filed for this model year address potentially insufficient right and left side curtain air bag coverage, a component-level concern that did not appear with the same intensity in the 2021 model year data.
- The Safety Index dropped three points versus the 2021 model year, driven primarily by a defect record sub-score of 1.5 out of 20, reflecting the elevated recall and complaint activity unique to the 2022 vintage.
- Despite a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, the avoidance-tech sub-score of 2 out of 10 reflects the absence of factory forward collision warning and lane departure warning on this trim, a gap that directly shapes the Below Average Safety Index band.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica places
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Chrysler Pacifica safety questions
Was the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 65 out of 100, placing it in the Below Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 10.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 10 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 187 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Pacifica years
Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16410), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chrysler Pacifica 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 89 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.