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2021 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L AWD

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L AWD is a 287-hp 3.6-liter with a 948te torqueflite nine-speed electronically controlled automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $41,140 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,400 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The Pacifica measures 204.3 inches long on a 121.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,883 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$41,140
MSRP with Destination$42,635
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 TypeAll-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 Drive3.73
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 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
Rear Stabilizer BarYes (AWD)
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.8 x 1.1 in (350 x 28 mm) vented rotor; 51.0 mm twin-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake Disc13.35 x 0.47 in (339 x 12 mm) solid rotor; 44.0 mm single-piston floating caliper
Dimensions & Weight
Length204.3 in
Width79.6 in
Height70.7 in
Wheelbase121.6 in
Front Track68.8 in
Rear Track68.8 in
Ground Clearance5.4 in
Approach Angle15.4°
Departure Angle19.8°
Cargo Volume32.3 ft³
Curb Weight4,883 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 Not rated
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica VAN AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2021 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

7 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 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

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

Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. 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: 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V877000

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

Jun 13, 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 24V436000

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

Mar 24, 2022 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 22V181000

375 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 Chrysler PACIFICA

Owner Complaints

375 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Chrysler PACIFICA (11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System152
Engine141
Power Train119
Fuel/Propulsion System77
Unknown Or Other56
Back Over Prevention28
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 10, 2026 · Engine
“Vehicle once it came to a full stop on the highway the check engine light popped on and would not go out. it drove okay the reset of the way home until the last few miles, came to a stop sign and…”
Oct 2, 2026 · Steering
“After turning hard to the right in a tight corner there is a catch in the steering system when returning to center occasionally”
Oct 2, 2026 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“The contact’s daughter owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact’s husband inspected under the…”
Sep 30, 2026 · Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other
“Around 08/2026, FCA US LLC Dealer performed FCA Safety Recall 52D (NHTSA 26V-362) on my 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. The recall included a software update to the high-voltage Battery Pack…”
Sep 28, 2026 · Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Our van will not charge when plugged in and a message on the dashboard says "Service Charging System". Also, the car will not go into reverse when turned on and the gear is showing in "R", reverse. It…”

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 2021 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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