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2025 Chrysler Pacifica

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica

major·3.6L Pentastar V6

Rocker Arm and Lifter Tick

Roller rocker arms can wear their bearings and cause a tick, misfire and a damaged camshaft lobe.

Typical repair cost
$1,000 – $2,500
caution·3.6L Pentastar V6

Oil Filter Housing and Oil Cooler Leak

The plastic oil filter housing and oil cooler that sit in the valley of the engine crack or leak.

Typical repair cost
$500 – $1,100

1 more known problem on the 2025 Pacifica

Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica

Recall·25V302000

Air bags: curtain

The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams.

Recall·25V471000

Equipment: tv/radio/speakers

The vehicles were built with an incorrect radio, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display.

Recall·25V573000

Air bags: curtain

The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams.

6 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 30 owners reported

Air bags9
Vehicle speed control5
Forward collision avoidance3
Power train3

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2025 Chrysler Pacifica at a glance

Trims
Hybrid LimitedHybrid PinnacleHybrid Touring LLimitedPinnacleTouringTouring L
Engine
3.6L 6-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid, 3.6L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
CVT, Automatic 9-spd
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD
Fuel
Plug-In Hybrid, Gasoline
Body style
Minivan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. There are 9 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include rocker arm and lifter tick, oil filter housing and oil cooler leak and water pump leak. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 9 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2025 Chrysler Pacifica listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.