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2017 Chrysler Pacifica consumer reviews

$28,995 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Pacifica Chrysler
(380 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.8
Interior
4.7
Performance
4.6
Value
4.4
Exterior
4.8
Reliability
4.5
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Evaluation

The Pacifica is a very comfortable car with a smooth ride. But there are always pluses and minuses. I loved my Dodge Caravan, but I always thought that parking it was like docking the starship, Enterprise. This car is much more difficult to deal with because it is about 6 inches too long and about 3 inches too wide. If it were a little smaller, it would be a jaunty and inviting ride. I find that the ;right side exterior mirror is difficult to use because my seat is a bit forward. If I were taller, and the seat could be further back, I could see it comfortably. Also, I think that the touch screen control panel is not easy to use while driving. It has to be set before starting out, or you need a passenger to work it for you. Personally, I don't want an added expense every month, so I really don't appreciate having Sirius X on the car. The company keeps sending me emails to sign up. I did sign on to Uconnect for the Phone services, but now 3 months later that app is telling me that I didn't sign up. I am still comfortable in my car and am getting accustomed to it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it

No issues yet. It fits 3 car seats it has the toys for me and the kids. I feel confident and safe driving it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Stylish and full of fun options

I love the way this minivan handles. I love the stow n go and the flexibility it provides. I am excited to use all of the high tech options.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Watch out!! Towed twice in 2 months

Have been T& C owner for many years and totally sold. 2017 is comfortable, well priced, handles well..... but towed twice in two weeks for locked brakes and wouldn't start. Also, steering wheel sensor told me to put my hands on steering wheel while driving speed limit on interstate and not distracted! Something is wrong with computers and/or sensors. I will go so far to say the l....n word (like the ade we drink in summertime). I have lost my confidence in this vehicle. Control panel has way too many options to choose from, which is the next form of driver distraction after cell phones and conversations. The design of the dash and surrounding control areas is a hugh design error.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
1.0
Performance
1.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best van out there

The 2017 Pacifica is the best van out there and we are super pleased with our new purchase. With an added lifetime warranty this match is in for the long haul.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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800 Miles and already needing warranty repairs

We have owned the van for around 2.5 weeks and put 800 miles on it. A few days ago the warning chime that sounds when the power doors and power lift gate open and close has totally stopped working. A 2.5 week old car shouldn't already need to go back to the dealership for repairs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
3.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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John from Palatine

Nice styling change from the original town and country. Excellent ride and you have to love the stow and go seating.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
3.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great van so far

The Pacifica is marketly better than our Dodge Caravan. It handles like a sedan. The technology inside is great. The stow n go has advanced further also.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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test driven

was offered a pacific to take home to show my wife while my 2014 T&C was having blind spot modules replaced... drove approximately 15 miles home ... no problem ... drove another 5 miles with my wife when engine light came on ... called dealer was told if it wasn't : blinking " shouldn't be a problem (?) .. returning to dealership ... driving approximately 4 miles ENGINE light started to " BLINK " .. stopped car ... called dealership and "THEY " came and got me and car along side of the road ... New vehicle ... less than 72 miles on it and ENGINE PROBLEMS occurred ... needless to say I DIDN'T PURCHASE that car or any other PACIFIC

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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This vehicle is missing one very important thing.

Gas mileage is terrible. I measured it from a full to nearly empty tank--- 326 miles. I am a careful and frugel driver. Used 16 gallons and averaged 20.4 MPG. If I were to drive this car 100,000 miles @ 20.4 MPG, it would use 4,902 gallons. At say $3.00/gallon, would cost $14,906. A car that got 40mpg would be 1/2 of that amount. Would have purchased something else if I knew this fact beforehand. There are lots of nice cars out there that get much better mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
3.0
Value
2.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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