Used car safety, rank #49 of 181
Chrysler Pacifica 2WD Safety Rating (2017-20)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2017-20 Chrysler Pacifica 2WD, a very large wagon or minivan, compared with its class and with the current model.
The 2017-20 Chrysler Pacifica 2WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 20 per million registered vehicle years against a very large station wagons/minivans average of 26.4, which is 24% below the class average. That places it #49 of 181 used vehicles with a safety score of 71.4/100.
What the Chrysler Pacifica death rate means
At 20 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD beats the very large station wagons/minivans average of 26.4 by 24%. The 95% confidence interval is 10 to 29, so the upper end of the range overlaps the class average and the advantage is not certain.
The other-driver death rate of 41 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Chrysler Pacifica. It is higher than the Chrysler Pacifica's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for heavier vehicles. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used station wagons/minivans
The safest very large station wagons/minivans in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD highlighted. It ranks 3 of the 5 shown; the class leader is the Toyota Sienna 2WD at a death rate of 5.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Toyota Sienna 2WD | 2018-20 | 5 (0 to 13) | 87.3 | 3.5/5 | $22,000 to $35,000 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2018-20 | 6 (0 to 13) | 85.4 | 3.5/5 | $20,000 to $32,000 |
| Chrysler Pacifica 2WD (this page) | 2017-20 | 20 (10 to 29) | 71.4 | n/a | n/a |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2017-20 | 48 (34 to 62) | 42.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Kia Sedona | 2017-20 | 53 (20 to 87) | 38.0 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for very large station wagons/minivans: 26.4 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Chrysler Pacifica
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Chrysler Pacifica we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chrysler Pacifica | No award | 73.9 |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 71.4 used-car score above.
Safety recalls for the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
Park outside
1 campaign tells owners to park away from buildings and other vehicles, usually a fire risk. Check the VIN before driving it. On a car this age the repair may still be outstanding.
6 recall campaigns on the 2020 model year, covering electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility, air bags, back over prevention.
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Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery Park outside
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.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement, latch/anchor
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.
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Air bags: side/window, curtain
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.
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Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles
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 began notifying owners on February 23, 2023.
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020.
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Electrical system: wiring, interior/under dash
Risk: A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.
Remedy: FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the final remedy is available, customers should bring their vehicles to dealers for an interim inspection of this joint. The recall remedy is currently under development. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform an interim inspection of this joint. If the inspection indicates the joint is compromised, owners will receive a loaner vehicle, until a final remedy is developed. Interim notifications are expected to begin around June 22, 2020. The recall began July 30, 2020.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-04. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2020. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Chrysler Pacifica 2WD: Common Questions
Is the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 20 per million registered vehicle years for the 2017-20 Chrysler Pacifica 2WD, 24% below the class average (26.4 for very large station wagons/minivans). That earns a used-car safety score of 71.4 out of 100 and rank #49 of 181 used vehicles.
What is the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD driver death rate?
20 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 10 to 29. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Chrysler Pacifica died at a rate of 41 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2017-20 models.
How does the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD compare with other very large station wagons/minivans?
The very large station wagons/minivans class averages 26.4 driver deaths per million; the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD sits at 20. Among the 5 very large station wagons/minivans compared above it ranks 3 by safety score; the top of that group is the Toyota Sienna 2WD with a death rate of 5.