2021 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L FWD
All photo credits
- Photo: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L (facelift), front 6.17.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: CHRYSLER PACIFICA (RU) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica on West Side Highway by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L RoadTripper in Bright White, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L FWD is a 287-hp 3.6-liter with a 948te torqueflite nine-speed electronically controlled automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $38,145 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 Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,145 |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,640 |
| Destination Charge | $1,495 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6; 60-degree DOHC |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 287 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
| Redline | 6,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 24-valve, end pivot roller finger followers with variable-valve lift (intake only) and continuous VVT on intake and exhaust; chain-driven |
| Bore and Stroke | 96 x 83 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 948TE TorqueFlite nine-speed electronically controlled automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.7 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.84 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.91 |
| 4th Gear | 1.38 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.81 |
| 7th Gear | 0.7 |
| 8th Gear | 0.58 |
| 9th Gear | 0.48 |
| Reverse | 3.81 |
| Final Drive | 3.25 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular, 87 octane, or E0 to E15 |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut, coil-over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with hydroformed steel perimeter cradle |
| Rear Suspension | Independent twist-blade with coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers with integrated rebound springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.0 x 1.1 in (330 x 28 mm) vented rotor; 51.0 mm twin-piston floating caliper |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 x 0.47 in (330 x 12 mm) solid rotor; 44.0 mm single-piston floating caliper |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 204.3 in |
| Width | 79.6 in |
| Height | 69.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.6 in |
| Front Track | 68.3 in |
| Rear Track | 68.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 14° |
| Departure Angle | 18.7° |
| Cargo Volume | 32.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,521 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 63.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 63 in |
| Hip Room Front | 59 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 64.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.6 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2021 Chrysler Pacifica VAN AWD: overall not rated
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
| Electrical System | 152 |
| Engine | 141 |
| Power Train | 119 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 77 |
| Unknown Or Other | 56 |
| Back Over Prevention | 28 |
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.