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2020 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus

The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus is a 287-hp 3.6-liter with a 948te torqueflite nine-speed electronically controlled automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $40,245 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,400 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Pacifica measures 204.3 inches long on a 121.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,521 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$40,245
MSRP with Destination$41,740
Destination Charge$1,495
Engine
Engine Type3.6-liter Pentastar V-6; 60-degree DOHC
Displacement3.6 L
Horsepower287 hp
Torque262 lb-ft
Redline6,400 rpm
Valvetrain24-valve, end pivot roller finger followers with variable-valve lift (intake only) and continuous VVT on intake and exhaust; chain-driven
Bore and Stroke96 x 83
Compression Ratio11.3:1
Injection TypeSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission948TE TorqueFlite nine-speed electronically controlled automatic
1st Gear4.7
2nd Gear2.84
3rd Gear1.91
4th Gear1.38
5th Gear1
6th Gear0.81
7th Gear0.7
8th Gear0.58
9th Gear0.48
Reverse3.81
Final Drive3.25
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded regular, 87 octane, or E0 to E15
Tank Capacity19 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut, coil-over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with hydroformed steel perimeter cradle
Rear SuspensionIndependent twist-blade with coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers with integrated rebound springs
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.0 x 1.1 in (330 x 28 mm) vented rotor; 51.0 mm twin-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake Disc13.0 x 0.47 in (330 x 12 mm) solid rotor; 44.0 mm single-piston floating caliper
Dimensions & Weight
Length204.3 in
Width79.6 in
Height69.9 in
Wheelbase121.6 in
Front Track68.3 in
Rear Track68.3 in
Ground Clearance5.1 in
Approach Angle14°
Departure Angle18.7°
Cargo Volume32.3 ft³
Curb Weight4,521 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.1 in
Headroom Rear39.6 in
Legroom Front41.1 in
Legroom Rear39 in
Shoulder Room Front63.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear63 in
Hip Room Front59 in
Hip Room Rear64.8 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (11.6 % risk)
Tested variant: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2020 Chrysler Pacifica VAN AWD: overall not rated

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Chrysler PACIFICA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 4, 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Park outside

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Consequence: 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. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 52D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V362000

Dec 17, 2025 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V876000

Oct 24, 2024 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 24V793000

Jan 17, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.

Consequence: 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. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.

NHTSA campaign 23V010000

Sep 10, 2020 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

NHTSA campaign 20V191000

172 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Chrysler PACIFICA

Owner Complaints

172 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Chrysler PACIFICA (7 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System65
Engine52
Power Train38
Steering32
Unknown Or Other19
Fuel/Propulsion System10
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 22, 2026 · Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
“My 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid (VIN [XXX]) is covered by safety recall NHTSA 26V-362 / FCA 52D (shown as "Recall Incomplete" on NHTSA's VIN lookup as of October 17, 2026), high-voltage…”
Oct 15, 2026 · Unknown Or Other 1 injury
“While standing sideways, my left shoulder towards the rear of the car, I pushed the open hatch button. The automatic door began to rise and lifted me up and tossed me against some metal furniture that…”
Sep 14, 2026 · Electrical System
“I took my 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (VIN: [XXX]) to Sames Bastrop Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in [XXX], to have Safety Recall 52D performed on the high-voltage battery. Prior to bringing the van in…”
Sep 13, 2026 · Steering
“I was about to pull out into a main road with my 3 kids in the car, and my steering wheel locked up and became impossible to drive, had to quickly reverse and could not make it home. I then received…”
Sep 8, 2026 · Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“I experienced a sudden loss of power and steering while driving my vehicle. The screen advised me to pull over because the engine would shut off soon, but I already had lost steering and power. I…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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