2022 Chrysler PacificaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Minivan - 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
401 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Minivan/Van
GVWR
Class 2 (6,001–8,500 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.6L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover Probability0.0%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
182
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
2
Investigations

Recall History9

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems182 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 182 owner complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. Top reported issues include engine, power train and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
67
Power Train
63
Electrical System
49
Fuel System
21
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
16
Speed Control
14
Brakes
9
Air Bags
8

2022 Chrysler Pacifica problems by category: Engine: 67 complaints, Power Train: 63 complaints, Electrical System: 49 complaints, Fuel System: 21 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 16 complaints, Speed Control: 14 complaints, Brakes: 9 complaints, Air Bags: 8 complaints.

12
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
22
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 01/27/2026ODI#11713635
The vehicle experienced a failure of the hybrid battery thermal management system. A diagnostic trouble code (P0E15 – Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Heater “A” Control Performance) was set and the che…
Power TrainFiled: 09/24/2025ODI#11689385
Dash message "Stop safely vehicle will shut off soon" included a red exclamation mark in the middle with a red triangle and a turtle in the bottom right. A yellow reduced speed type indicator in the t…
Power TrainFiled: 07/28/2023ODI#11535164
7/19/23 - Dash warning to pull over because car was going to turn off (from recall software update). (Image attached) Unclear how long I had and upcoming road was more dangerous, so I pulled over in a…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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