2023 Chrysler Pacifica AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Minivan - 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
17
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
20
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
25
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
450 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
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$3,368/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,468/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,916/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,102/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,392/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,383/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,193/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,464/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,258/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,336/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 20 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: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
122
Owner Complaints
10
Recalls
2
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems123 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 123 owner complaints for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica AWD. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
42
Electrical System
33
Power Train
31
Air Bags
30
Fuel System
13
Steering
9
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
7
Brakes
6

2023 Chrysler Pacifica AWD problems by category: Engine: 42 complaints, Electrical System: 33 complaints, Power Train: 31 complaints, Air Bags: 30 complaints, Fuel System: 13 complaints, Steering: 9 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints, Brakes: 6 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 09/22/2025ODI#11688835
Purchased new [XXX] from above. Towed/ driven to service over 3 attempts prior to 7/2023. Ongoing issue of vehicle FTS/intermittent FTS/vehicle cutting off while in gear. Multiple failed repairs, that…
Power TrainFiled: 07/17/2025ODI#11674387
[XXX] First “Red Turtle” Breakdown on Freeway After about an hour of freeway driving, car went into “red turtle mode” (“limp mode”) on the freeway, alerting us that the engine would shut down shortly …
SteeringFiled: 04/04/2025ODI#11652704
I want to say my first issue started in December 2024 the vehicle began to slow down lights started flashing in the vehicle the steering became difficult to turn I pulled over waited in the vehicle fo…

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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