We have an AWD Pacifica with the towing package. It's so incredibly practical we can't imagine life without it. There simply isn't a vehicle that comes close to comparing. Zero problems, just hit 46k miles wrapping up a 5,000 mile road trip, fully loaded with roof rack and hitch rack and averaged 25 mpg. Zero complaints.
We leased a 2021 Pacifica for 3 years. Put on 62,000 miles with NO problems. Traded it in for a hybrid Touring Pacifica in March 2024 and have put on 20,000 miles so far with NO problems. We're getting 49 mpg (including nightly charging) and getting hybrid rebates from CT and Eversourse. Maybe we're just lucky, or maybe it's because we service our vehicles regularly and drive safely. No one is telling us to post this. All we can say is we LOVE our Pacificas.
I’ve been renting these forever. The best vehicle for family trips. So easy to use. But never bought one because of that reliability question. I’ve always wondered why Chrysler never just focused on reliability. A lot of people don’t care about the latest yawza technology. They just want something that meets their needs, looks decent, and works.
the non plug in ones are solid. 3.6 has been around for ever and the common issues are well known and documented. 9speed zf is also in everything, same thing, common issues are known. I know friends who service these in fleets, some are pushing 200k+ without major issues
I rented one with 50k on the odometer and drove almost 6k miles across 6 states and back. It was actually comfortable, roomy and handled pretty well. My initial thought was hoping it didn’t break down knowing it’s a Chrysler product. It made it without a problem. I’ll never buy one
Don't have to watch any of the video to realize not to buy. A one car company? C'mon. I had 4 Chrysler minivans, last was a 05, After I while I couldn't get parts.Stow and go was great. But middle seats were uncomfortable. I now have a 2023 Sienna and am very happy with 40 MPG :)
@@salimrandall At 8 years, the motor for the Town and Country tail gate door broke, could only find a used part and it was damn expensive. Drivers seat plastic gear broke, no replacement part, I found some guy who made metal gears and I did major surgery on the seat to get it to work because it was frozen in the up close position. The steering wheel stopped adjusting and the CD player jammed. Chrysler became POS and I was lucky to get 17 MPG. I pity the poor fools who buy the PHEV Pacifica. Will only buy Honda/Acura or Toyota/Lexus - everything else is junk.
Exactly. Family vehicles should be the most reliable vehicles on the road and Pacifica's, especially the hybrid are ranked at the bottom for reliability.
@@LesWilesLooks are subjective. I prefer the Pacifica’s looks. But the bigger issue with the Sienna is how it drives. The Pacifica drives much better. The problem, of course, is the Pacifica’s questionable reliability. If only Stelantis/Chrysler had developed a reliability obsession like Toyota.
You really did get what you paid for with the Grand Caravans though, our family rented a new one in 2019 and it made our 2006 Sienna LE seem like a luxury vehicle. It drove like a cardboard box and the interior quality rivaled a Chevy Cobalt. They do seem to last forever though, every third vehicle on the road in south eastern Ohio is a banged up GC or T&C
@@WaylonDog True, but I remember you can get a base model with Stow N Go for 21kCAD out the door in 2018. They just keep on going and laugh in the face of neglect
@@jdub976 The Cobalt was subpar in every way. . And to prove I am not knocking GM, the Cobalt predecessor (Cavalier) was a much better vehicle. GM even admitted so by cancelling it and regretted the lost sales enjoyed by the Cavalier and it's cousin the Pontiac Sunfire. Better than both of those was the Saturn SL1 & SL2. GM really dropped the ball by killing off Saturn. Saturn vehicles had a cult-like following. Their composite doors were ahead of their time too, couldn't dent them with those door-dings!
I bought a one owner 1998 Chrysler Town & Country minivan this past winter. It's like new. He kept it in the garage and changed the fluids regularly. Very clean and functional. Very comfortable ride. It's a 26 year old minivan with 110,000 miles on it. I prefer the old style cars which are simpler to operate and less expensive to maintain. So some of us buyers do plan to keep our vehicles for 20 years or more.🙂
Once you start converting everything to electric, it becomes problematic. A 98 or even an 03 aren't giving those new millennia problems like the 'check tire pressure' light that forever stays on. Gone are the days unfortunately. The car companies don't want u to have your cars that long anymore.😮💨
I've had a 2019 Pacifica for 5 years now, and while I don't understand all the mechanics the way this guy does, it is a very comfortable car and has been flawless for our family. Maybe we got lucky but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one day.
I have a 2020 Pacifica hybrid plugin with 92,000 miles on it. Other than a coolant bypass valve we haven't had any trouble with it. We love the interior, and my kids love the car. It is very comfortable and gets amazing gas mileage. I have grave concerns about the long term reliability, but i'm pretty sure when the time comes my wife will want another one. Our previous minivan was an Odyssey, which wasn't terribly reliable by the way, and I doubt she would want to go back to that. We cross shopped our car vs. the new at the time hybrid Sienna, and despite the unrefined shifting between gas and electric, we found the Pacifica to be the more pleasant to drive and more comfortable of the two. No doubt the Sienna will last longer though.
We have had non-hybrid Pacifica for 4 years and have had no issues. It's the most practical vehicle we have ever owned, especially with the stow--n-go. I don't know why someone would buy the hybrid and give up the stow-n-go.
Because my wife has free charging at work and only drives 20 miles total each day. She hasn't been to a gas station in months even though she drives over 450 miles a month.
We also have the regular engine version, and we have never had any trouble. It was the only one at the time (2018) with a real 8th seat. We have done several cross country trips with a family of 7 and it was great. I'm so sorry to hear the stow and go is gone. It is the best thing and so so useful.
we have a 2022 phev with only 15k miles but 85% of those miles are electric. I cant really go back. It drives very smoothly on electric only. Phev is the only reason i got the pacifica. One thing i do hate which is weird he likes it, is uconnect. Disconnects, slow, buggy, shuts down once a month.
This is the best design for a family car. 95% of people don't need SUVs, but this kind of vehicle. Spacious, tall enough, good millage, easy to repair, easy to enter/exit.
@@BubblesTheCat1 Clearly alxdava2000 didn't watch the video. Just the description of all those heat exchanger loops made me shiver a little bit. Consistently at the bottom of Consumer Reports reliability ratings.
@@BubblesTheCat1on my second one and more issues. Radiator, AC, wheel bearings more than one, before 40k miles. But one ran to 140k with few issues before trade in to current used one. Non hybrid. But good mpg for a van. I wince to say minivan
I can't trust any car made by Stelantis-Chrysler. I don't mean to gloat - I really wish they were making quality, reliable cars. I really want those factories to keep working and employees keep having jobs.. But i can't put my $ into their products when they make sub-par cars + their CEOs and execs probably make more money than that of Toyota and Honda. No, thank you, Stelantis, but I wish you the best. P.S. thanks for another great video!
Yeh, quality is an afterthought for all brands these days. But I'll take a Japanese designed vehicle any day over some company that has had more owners than anyone can remember. RIP Chrysler 🎉
@@benchmark3332 They started having computer problems within the first year. They sold it after a few months ago. They had a problem that the dealer couldn't diagnose. My daughter helped them find the problem. It was not a good car.
I leased 2018 Pacifica Hybrid for 3 years (actually returned it around 2.5 years to get Tesla Model Y) and while it wasn't 100% problem-free, I never regretted getting one.
I actually really like the exterior. The interior isn't bad either. It just needs to be the Chrysler of the 50's and not the 2000's. They used to be THE engineering company.
I work for Toyota and the reason most customers end up buying the Pacifica is because they can’t wait almost 2 years for a Sienna. The Pacifica is way too expensive for what it is and it would have more sales if they could at least compete on price.
I think buyers that can't wait for the Sienna should buy the Honda Odyssey instead. It's not as reliable or efficient as the Sienna, but it's more reliable than the Pacifica.
@edthelazyboy not sure if odyssey more reliable than ice pacifica. Honda not really that great.my friends have 2020 honda pilot and problems never stop
I had one of these for less than a year. It was one of the hybrid ones and it worked great for a while. Now I understand that things happen in the world is not a perfect place. But the dealers were absolutely the biggest nightmare I have ever dealt with in my life. At 10 months old and less than 12,000 miles the air conditioning went out in July. Air conditioning is pretty in a minivan, especially since the only reason I had it was so I could haul around my two dogs. I had to go to three different dealers just to get an appointment within two months for them to look at it. Not one of them would give me a loaner car until they could fix it because they said the car still worked. I got so frustrated, but I just took it and traded it on Volvo wagon. Every time I hear about Aunt going down or Dodge having a problem selling their cars I cheer. I also laugh at anyone that buys a dodge product only half the problem is the reliability. The other half is the dealer network having their head up their ass. But of course, I’m sure dealerships and service networks would work just fine if it weren’t for us pesky customers!
I had a 1985 Voyager, 1999 Voyager, 2006 T&C, 2016 T&C , 2020 Pacfica, and now a 2024 Pacifica (gas). So ,I kept them 14 years, 7 years, 10 years, 4 years, 4 years and....who knows? See a trend? But I've loved them all!
I remember when Chrysler corp. introduced the world's first minivans in the 1980's. They were a revolutionary design at the time and an instant hit. Every family that was "cool" had one. And they instantly made wagons uncool for families. They were everywhere. Just like CUV's are now. Interestingly the first minivans were truly mini, roughly 184' long 70-72" wide.
The 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid model owners just received a recall notice due to fire potential. 🔌🧨 Owners are asked not to charge the car, do not park indoors or near other vehicles until inspected. A colleague of mine just received the notice and the dealership has no ETA on when they will have the software to check for the problem. What a shame for an otherwise nice looking family van. Keep up the great work Ahmed!
My shop took one in and they said never again. Now we turn down these vans and their hybrid models too. We will gladly fix the older Caravans and Town & Country.
@JunkerDriver999 Funny cause I bought a 91 Safari for $900 a while ago. $700 extra for a tune-up, and I drove that as another daily drivable vehicle. Not a GM person, but I will take a 30+ y/o GM product any day over a new Stellantis product.
My brother bought a new Chrysler minivan about 20 years ago. Fortunately, he also bought a manufacturer extended warranty. By the time he got rid of it he estimated that at least $10,000 worth of warranty work was done. He bought a new Toyota Sienna and the difference is night and day.
A relative had 2021 plug in hybrid. Warrantied it 3 times for the same issue. Hybrid cooler dan I think. In the end he sold it with a big loss because even after 3rd time hybrid cooler would light up the check engine light.
Loved Chryslers town and country vans I owned several going back to the 90s body style. Very practical and functional vehicle for a family hauler. Love the Christian farewell at the end too brother 😊
I bought a used 2009 T&C with 42,000 miles on it in the beginning of 2012. Just turned over 200,000 miles literally today. I can safely say the quality wasn’t there to start with but after replacing many, many things (including the transmission) this thing has been really good value. The utility of the vehicle is off the charts for any family with more than two kids. It’s falling apart now, and I want to replace it, but there isn’t anything affordable quite like it. I refuse to pay honda prices for Chrysler quality 😜
I own a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.. 32k miles! not one issue yet. The handling, comfort, and power are amazing!! No comparison to a Toyota, Honda, or Kia.. much more solid of a van. Love it!!
27:15 😆 that face when you hear the sound about closing the door. On another note. The monitoring camera is an excellent idea. I wish that was available on alot of cross overs and SUVs honestly.
"Chrysler hardly sells cars anymore" -- In Florida the lower trims of Pacifica are everywhere. Not the most reliable, but insanely practical. No other minivan comes close.
@@mountainhobo that's because Chrysler (as well as Nissan and Kia) dealerships are the only dealerships who will finance to subprime lenders. Same reason Altimas or Souls are everywhere despite being a junky ticking time bomb, bc they couldn't get anything better with their credit score
@@thiefrules I am not sure you have been to coastal Florida. This is retirement capital of the world. No subprime lending. Chrysler Pacifica sells because its practicality is unmatched. If Honda made their middle seats foldable flat, I would be all over it, but having to remove the seats presents two problems: (1) You cannot just impromptu fold the seats and use that space. You have to commit to no middle row seats for the duration of the trip. (2) Each seat is 60+ lbs, and removing it presents a problem for many older folks.
@@droid4161 I am talking specifically about Pacifica, and every new comment changes topic. But okay, let's "look at the facts" how Chrysler doesn't sell cars. Here are the numbers for minivans in the US for Q2 2024: Pacifica 37, 768 Odyssey 21, 864 Sienna 16, 794 Carnival 11, 545 Should we look at Jeep sales now? Heh... I'm going to stop responding to this silly thread.
I would buy the ICE version with AWD. Love the 3.6L V6. We get winter where I live, and even with global warning, winter is still cold an snowy. So, ICE and AWD for me.
The review fantastic. The van...another over complicated system that you can not fix and will pay a fortune when it needs an expert. There is no need for the direction we are going with cars today. Forget fancy marketing I just want reliability.
I owned an 18 limited and now a 22 hybrid. Both has been reliable. 18 had 60k when I traded it. 24k miles on the hybrid and running fine. Owned many minivans. Honda and Toyotas. I like the classy look of the Pacifica better. Honda gave me a ton of problems. Toyotas tech was unimpressive and very glitchy. When buying I struggled with stow and go or not with the hybrid. I wanted to try the hybrid for better mileage. I rarely plug it in and average 34mpg mix driving. I miss the stow and go a lot but the middle seats in the hybrid are just like the front seats. Stow and go seats are thinner with less padding. Not as comfortable but ok.
I’ve rented these for long family trips. Not the hybrid, the gas model. Very comfortable ride and 29mpg average. Would I buy one, hmm..probably not, but I will certainly rent one again.
Maybe the rental companies will continue to get the non-hybrid V6 only version for several more years. You could buy a used one, typically renters do not get a minivan and drive it like they stole it. Make sure you change the engine coolant early, and I would change the engine oil every 4 thousand miles to help prevent problems later.
The Pacifica is a great value minivan in the used car market compared to the competition. That said, typical Chrysler, electrical issues is the problem with them.
My neighbor has had to bring their Pacifica in 10 times in one year to address the infotainment system and is now taking legal action (Lemon law) to get it addressed. As Scotty Kilmer says, " they are rolling pieces of crap." 😂
The door lock buttons aren't used much - it auto unlocks as you walk up to it with the keyfob. But the button does make the power doors open, which is more convenient than using the handle. I'd never go hybrid - it's a Chrysler, after all, plus Stow-n-Go is the killer feature we cannot live without - we keep the seats down so our Great Pyrenees can walk in - he can't jump in/out of our SUVs. I picked up mine used last year for $22k and we've been really happy with it, using it more than we thought. Not sure I'd buy a new one - I hate depreciation and payments. Any repairs/maintenance so far - super cheap and easy - domestic car parts, at least this one - really inexpensive, so if you can do any DIY - it's pretty affordable.
My have 200k+ miles and keep going strong my sister has one also and is almost 300k and keep going strong to so I don’t know why people keep saying that it’s not reliable my wife jeep 2.0t almost 100k never a problem only regular service so ❤ for it
This guy is a total Toyota guy so you wont hear to many high praises from him.. I own an '18 Pacifica with 70k miles not a single days problem and absolutely love it. Odyssey and Sinena feel cheap and tinny compared to the thick quality tank like Chrysler.. FACT!!!!
Living in Mexico with the Sienna shortage being worse than in the US and about the same as in Canada (which makes sense as the plant in the US serves the 3 markets) back in Aug 2022 we put in the order for a Sienna. Fast forward 6 months and we're now still without a car that we should have gotten by now (first 3 months ago and now at this point, with the delivery dates now somewhere between another additional 6-12 months) and wife and I are looking for options, she only considered the Odyssey and, I did too, but out of curiosity looked at the Chrysler website and found that they only offered the 2022 Pacifica. I found it odd that they hadn't updated the website yet but didn't pay too much attention to it. We're happy with our Odyssey. Right now, with some brands now offering 2025 models, if you go to Chrysler's Mexico website the only offering is still the 2022 Pacifica. I can't say we dodged a bullet because it was never an option at all, but jeeze if that isn't a concerning sign about a zombie brand/product, IDK what is in today's age.
Had a 2011 T&C & loved it for hauling 4x8 drywall or plywood & my 3 greyhounds. Handled fine, ride a bit truck-like. Around 75k miles I had starting issues. Start & stop repeatedly. Replaced the computer for $2000 and it solved the problem for about 6 months. Had 2 yr warranty on the computer but whenever I took it back to the garage they couldn't duplicate the problem. Got rid of it @ 88k miles. Will never own a Chrysler product. Garage said they thought Chrysler should have had a recall on the issue...
My neighbor's have had their Chrysler Pacifica forever and they love it. It still looks new. I have the impression that the reliability of the Pacifica is above average for a Chrysler product.
I have the 2021 hybrid and I want to get a new one. I drive many different cars when I rent, and nothing compares to the comfortable drive and smoothness of this van. I don’t think you did a road test, but this is the best driving minivan in the market, the hybrid drives way nicer than the regular model. Also, the plugin is a great feature for a daily commute and you do save a lot of money in gas.
You know the most impressive thing on the pacifica is the steering wheel leather and how durable they are. Work at rental companies and see these pacifa with 70-80k miles with the leather on steering wheel still looking newish. Compare to other cars all shiny
Taking advantage of the $7,500 tax credit, I bought a PHEV Pacifica on January 2 and have only put 6 gallons into it (for mandatory fuel refreshing and engine oiling, FORM) despite daily use. It is great for the many motorists who usually drive less than 30 miles per day because short trips are hard on ICEs. It is very quiet and smooth in the default EV mode, but does get clunky in FORM. It charges overnight from a standard 120 V outlet.
i had bought one in 2019, had serious issues with not turning ON during cold winter days. Chrysler bought back and refunded full money. appreciate they took it back. rightnow they offerring $3000 discount + $7500 Fed tax credit and am sure dealer would give some discounts too . About 11000 less the MSRP is a good deal
Great video, it is mind boggling why Chrysler didn’t just keep that 3.6 V6 Pentastar without all the EV and Hybrid technology. It is disastrous technology once the vehicle ages but more importantly if this car gets into a front end accident, it is game over just write off this vehicle. Don’t bother fixing it.
😮 Would buy a Minivan Tourer with this 2024 Chrysler Pacifica body & well thought out interior user-friendliness but powered by Toyota hybrid powerplants with Toyota reliability! Thank You So Much for the honest & detailed checking out of this 2024 Chrysler Pacifica! 😊🙏 🌷🌿🌎✌💜🕊
I've had 6 Chrysler mini-vans.....all went well over 100,000 miles.....currently own a 2018 Pacifica......NEVER had an issue with any of them.....maintenance, maintenance, maintenance...is the key!!!!
@@lukemcdoExcept that little issue where Toyota is recalling 102k cars because the engines blow up. I don't care what brand it is, they all have their own issues.
Great review though as someone who leased 2018 Pacifica Hybrid for 2.5 years I should disagree on transmission clunkiness, for me it's been nearly flawless. Moreover, among all hybrids/PHEVs/EVs I've driven Pacifica had arguably the most seamless transition from regen braking to friction braking. While it wasn't a one pedal driving the brake pedal always tried to do regen first only involving mechanical grip when regen was not enough or the full stop was requested. While extremely complicated and inefficient, the HVAC system was able to keep up with Canadian winters no problem. My major issue was infamous "Oil and gas refreshment mode" when the gas engine was pointlessly buzzing at over 1000rpm, occasionally for over a week, refusing to drive under battery power.
The Pacifica is a great vehicle that a lot more people should be buying IMHO. The ICE version with the stow and go seats is possibly the most versatile vehicle on the road. As far as I am aware, the Pentastar V6 and ZF 9 speed transmission make for a fairly reliable drivetrain with regular maintenance. Obviously not as reliable as the Sienna, but you can get a Pacifica with a 10-year extended warranty for less than a Sienna (if you can find one).
I've rented these, too, and really love them. My only complaint (shared by others) is that the front end bottoms out easily. For example, if you are pulling out of a steep driveway onto the road, the front undercarriage will easily scrape.
Regarding the button on the tailgate... I recently purchased a Honda for my elderly mother, she is about 5ft 2 and could not reach the buttons on the back of the tailgate. Not too big of an issue as we just set the height of the door low enough she could reach it, but it would be nicer for her if the button was in a place she could reach it when the door is fully open.
used a 23 pacifica phev for a road trip from austin to santa fe and back and didn't have any complaints in terms of comfort. The radio is overly stuffed tho and very slow. But in terms of driving and comfort, it was without a doubt the best road trip vehicle we could have gotten. Plus got 35+ mpg which is hard to argue against for a minivan.
OMG... I just searched your entire page and am NOT seeing a Honda Odyssey nor a Kia Carnival review.... PLEASE do!!!! Also, these ALL ROCK! and YES Chrysler NEEDS to simplify their products!! #SAVETHEMINIVAN! PS, I recently rented this car... LOVED the electric...! Charged at a hotel for free! Barely bought ANY gas... Granted a LIMITED usage experience... but still fun!
I have a 22 Pacifica non hybrid and it’s great. Has 70k miles already and only use it for Turo rental. Got it for 24k which is the cheapest newest out of all the vans. For the price I got I love it. Just the AC to cool it down in summer takes a long time Let’s talk about age… how about the 4runner lol. 15 years in the making. Talk about outdated lol. 2024 Trd pro still over 65k. I am a Toyota guy though so Japanese made FTW. But damn they had a long run. I’ll still choose the 5th gen over the 6th gen any day mechanical wise. My daily 13 Tundra 5.7 has 230k miles zero leaks zero issues. I doubt these new tundras can do that without issues specially with the turbos and electronics. Long live old school Toyota. It’s not the same anymore. Even my Ram 2500 hemi is simple. Zero issues 50k miles. Oil change every 4k miles to keep the lifters happy. These new hurricanes motors will not last. Diesels are complicated. We are all loosing in this future of mobility.
Great video as always! I would never buy one of these, but to be fair we live in a day where Toyota charges $8k to replace a panoramic sunroof after 3 years too.
You are the best car reviewer on UA-cam. I'm from Mexico but my father and my uncles have 0 English, I really hope you add some Spanish subtitles, I think it will help elevate your channel. Amazing videos.
This is the king of mini vans and also i like this van but the 2025 chrysler Pacifica is a luxury van and i like it too 2024 chrysler Pacifica also is great.
It either hit or miss my sister in law has a grand caravan with over 120,000. Had the spark plugs changed the other . That's it and she doesn't really do anything else besides changing the oil
I drive a 2024 Voyager (fleet version of the Pacifica). When I called to make an appointment with a Dealership to get a recall done (programing fix related to cruise and traction control) I was asked ‘is this the hybrid version because if it is, we do not service that model at this time.’
I would never buy one of these but I did get one of these as a rental a few months ago. Non hybrid. Not real quick and I hated that rotary shifter knob. But the interior amenities were just what five people on a road trip needed.
Lease or rent for road trips one of the best of the class for this. Buy at your own risk or at least buy the older models if you plan on actually buying one of these. Old is gold but that might be risky itself.
There are a lot of Pacificas driving around in my town, but almost none of them are hybrid. The Chryslers hybrid systems are just too complex and unreliable. The main reasons the Pacifica is popular where I live are: They are actually available and are available at or often substantially less than MSRP. They have a mechanical all-wheel-drive option, the only minivan that currently does. While the rest of the vehicle may have some questionable reliability, the 3.6L Pentastar is actually a fairly reliable engine. The non-hybrid Pacifica powertrain may be aged, but it's not awful. Stow 'n' go seats in the non-hybrid versions. The non-hybrid versions can quickly be configured for a number of tasks for hauling passengers, for cargo, or even for car camping. While there are only a handful of Toyota, Honda, and Kia dealers in my immediate region, there are a number of CDJR dealers in fairly close proximity. Given my own experience over the years with Chrysler products, I just don't know whether or not I could convince myself to buy a Pacifica.
I sometimes get these when I rent (Dodge/Chrysler) for work related driving 4,5,6 hr trips. They feel and drive phenomenally and after renting i saw id lease one. It's just me driving and I fully appreciate the motor(when on hyw crusing), steering wheel, seat with arm-rest which is more upright- legs to rest more like in comfortable padded chair, very smooth driving/riding but this one I just rented didn't have lane assist and adaptive cruise. Some vehicles will almost drive itself as long as hand on the wheel providing some resistance every 15-20 sec (Nissan Pro Pilot) Overall, I'd just be leasing one 3yr. Under warranty and free maintenance. No worries about long-term reliability. Just drive and enjoy. (Pull the 2nd row seats out and have loads of space in the back.
What an excellent review, and now makes a lot of sense for us. It is there any options for you to review the Honda Odyssey? I know is not hybrid but should be nice get to know your point of view.
excellent as always. The tailgate closing button on the side actually is friendly to short person who doesn't like reach high. My wife will like the feature. My question becomes hiw about the conventional ICE only models? without all the battery stuff, should I buy one?
If you look deep into the reliability issues with the Pacifica you will find that the vast majority of issues in recent years has been the hybrid models. I have zero confidence in stellantis products but bought a normally aspirated one, a fully loaded Touring L about 2 1/2 years ago. It’s a 2021 model. I now have 49,000 miles on it and love it. Drives and rides more like a luxury car and has pretty much best in class 3rd row legroom.
I had the misfortune of driving one for 20 miles, mostly on the freeway. After about 10 minutes, I started feeling sick and dizzy. There is a significant disconnect between pressing the gas and brake pedals, and the car's actual response.
Always enjoy your channel, very informative. I wonder if the Pacifica will be discontinued? Stellantis is not doing that well, and I'm sure management is looking to cut cost. If the Pacifica goes, there will only be two mainstream minivans left in the US market. The VW EV Bus may or may not catch on.
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. Could you please review a refresh 2025 Honda Odyssey. That would be great to see your review from most of Minivans in the Market, your video of the Sienna was excellent.
Purchased a new Pacifica Limited hybrid. After over a year of breakdowns, dying on the road and being stranded, lemon law was enforced. Dealer had it for weeks at multiple times and could not find the cause of the problem. Stellantis (Chrysler cares) would not lemon law it and refused to provide a loaner. I had to get the National Center for Dispute Settlement involved. I've had many Chrysler products and minivans since 1984. Never again.
Stellantis took over and strated cutting cost by not paying the different distributor's that supply the wiring harnesses for all brands. The Wagoner and Ram's have shortened wiring harnesses that are under street after the installation
Buddy! I NEED you to do a mechanic’s review of 2024 Pathfinder! I’m trying to convince my husband the new German transmission and the naturally aspirated I6 engine are reliable and can very well last us 10yrs with the good care we provide our vehicles… 🥰🙏💕💕💕 Pretty please, with cherry on top! 🙏
I don't know why Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep can't get their act together. How much time do they need? They are the only US brand that keeps getting bought out and in need of bail outs
Bailed out once as Chrysler and quickly rebounded. Then involved in a supposed merger with Daimler that turned into a hostile takeover. Left in shambles by Daimler then taken over by an investment firm right at the beginning of the 07-08 recession. The only thing that saved Ford from also needing a "bail out" was just before it happened the company mortgaged itself to the hilt in loans. Ford was still taking government assistance even then! It also took out GM. Then Fiat made a deal and turned around and began dissecting the brands while leaving Dodge and Chrysler to wither with Chrysler taking the brunt of it. I don't blame Stellantis for where Chrysler and Dodge are now I blame Fiat. Stellantis is investing a ton of money in new products and is stuck in transition also during another tough time for auto sales. But Stellantis financially isn't bad off at least not yet! I think in a year or two as these new products roll out in the USA and Canada things will start looking better for Stellantis brands in America. They have some really good stuff coming but a lot of adult children still crying over the end of the hemi. Those adult children were a problem created under Fiat!
I have a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country with 170,000 miles on it. I actually purchase it in October 2001. I was due for a new car and after 911, we were encouraged to support American Industry so I bought an American car. At least it was sort of American, it was manufactured in the USA. Mechanically, the van has been extremely reliable. The drive train is excellent, it doesn't burn any oil or antifreeze but quality of materials are simply inferior. The much of the body is rusted, especially around the rear wheel arches. This is a problem, everybody who owns this era of minivan from Chrysler has. It's rusted so badly that the spare tire, which is mounted underneath the car and is lowered by a cable that you have to crank down, is rusted in place and even the dealer can't get it down. Interior plastics are falling apart. I understand that the plastics are sort of designed to break down but it's pretty extreme how the plastics have dried out, despite the fact that they were well cared for. The entire headliner has fallen. I keep it up with thumbtacks. The electronics are abysmal in the car. I have the factory navigation system, it has had to be replaced three times. It's made by Alpine but they just didn't do a good job with this radio. The engine electronics are also very poor quality. I had to replace the engine computer once because the transmission was locked in limp mode and essentially only functioned in second gear. The ABS and traction control system failed and it's mounted in such an awkward place, I can't even get to it to replace it. Compare this car to our 2000 Toyota Avalon. The car is two years older and has almost no problems. Everything works, the body has no rust, the plastics and interior are perfect. The only issue, that we have had since day one that Toyota was never able to successfully address is an annoying noise that comes from the climate system. Apparently it's a common flaw for this year Avalon. The internal vent runs on a servo and it's constantly hunting for a position change, so you hear it quickly moving back and forth. At this point, we have obviously just learned to live with it but I wish it could have easily been fixed.
You know, in many ways, old school is better than new school. Kinda like violins or even Toyotas from a few years ago. The new stuff, including Toyotas under that new president at Toyota that keeps saying he is sorry because Toyota cheated on emissions and safety testing, but he doesn’t resign. But you are so right about Chrysler not being reliable. This has been the case since the 60s, maybe even older. I think it is doubtful if the company will stay in business.
I use to drive a 1993 Chrysler Concorde - front wheel drive with the 3.5L. Had I maintained that vehicle now that I know now, it would've been alive today. It was good vehicle, just didn't maintain it very well.But from my recollection, Chrysler overall isn't a great brand reliability wise.
Love your content and I see you're in the Chicago land area. Quick question, what are your thoughts on a 2005 Pontiac G6 GT with 107000 miles? Any known issues to be aware of?
We have an AWD Pacifica with the towing package. It's so incredibly practical we can't imagine life without it. There simply isn't a vehicle that comes close to comparing.
Zero problems, just hit 46k miles wrapping up a 5,000 mile road trip, fully loaded with roof rack and hitch rack and averaged 25 mpg.
Zero complaints.
We leased a 2021 Pacifica for 3 years. Put on 62,000 miles with NO problems. Traded it in for a hybrid Touring Pacifica in March 2024 and have put on 20,000 miles so far with NO problems. We're getting 49 mpg (including nightly charging) and getting hybrid rebates from CT and Eversourse.
Maybe we're just lucky, or maybe it's because we service our vehicles regularly and drive safely.
No one is telling us to post this. All we can say is we LOVE our Pacificas.
“In this video we’re going to check out the entire Chrysler line up”. 😂😂🤣
😂
😂 naughty fellow
That should take about 5 minutes. 😂
The guy is a first class jerk
I’ve been renting these forever. The best vehicle for family trips. So easy to use. But never bought one because of that reliability question.
I’ve always wondered why Chrysler never just focused on reliability. A lot of people don’t care about the latest yawza technology. They just want something that meets their needs, looks decent, and works.
the non plug in ones are solid. 3.6 has been around for ever and the common issues are well known and documented. 9speed zf is also in everything, same thing, common issues are known. I know friends who service these in fleets, some are pushing 200k+ without major issues
Chrysler’s budget for product development is much smaller than the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen even.
@@vinhngo1894even after all the bailouts. It’s bullshit.
These never seemed to be totally unreliable
I rented one with 50k on the odometer and drove almost 6k miles across 6 states and back. It was actually comfortable, roomy and handled pretty well. My initial thought was hoping it didn’t break down knowing it’s a Chrysler product. It made it without a problem. I’ll never buy one
Although I watched the entire video, I immediately said “no” to buying one.
Don't have to watch any of the video to realize not to buy. A one car company? C'mon. I had 4 Chrysler minivans, last was a 05, After I while I couldn't get parts.Stow and go was great. But middle seats were uncomfortable. I now have a 2023 Sienna and am very happy with 40 MPG :)
Exactly. Never Pacifica over Sienna that's crazy.
@@salimrandall At 8 years, the motor for the Town and Country tail gate door broke, could only find a used part and it was damn expensive. Drivers seat plastic gear broke, no replacement part, I found some guy who made metal gears and I did major surgery on the seat to get it to work because it was frozen in the up close position. The steering wheel stopped adjusting and the CD player jammed. Chrysler became POS and I was lucky to get 17 MPG. I pity the poor fools who buy the PHEV Pacifica. Will only buy Honda/Acura or Toyota/Lexus - everything else is junk.
I would lease one if cheap enough but that would be like a 2 year lease with absolutely nothing down, $199/month. That's the only way I'd take one 😆.
@@justacinnamonbun8658 LOL
Best looking mini van out there but too bad it’s one of the least reliable vehicles
Exactly. Family vehicles should be the most reliable vehicles on the road and Pacifica's, especially the hybrid are ranked at the bottom for reliability.
Have you not seen the sienna? Its worlds better looking.
@LesWiles It's too edgy looking like most Toyota products now days. But that's just my opinion
Chrysler products are always the best in looks
@@LesWilesLooks are subjective. I prefer the Pacifica’s looks. But the bigger issue with the Sienna is how it drives. The Pacifica drives much better. The problem, of course, is the Pacifica’s questionable reliability. If only Stelantis/Chrysler had developed a reliability obsession like Toyota.
Still believe it was a mistake for FCA to discontinue the Caravans. Used to be the best value family vehicle
You really did get what you paid for with the Grand Caravans though, our family rented a new one in 2019 and it made our 2006 Sienna LE seem like a luxury vehicle. It drove like a cardboard box and the interior quality rivaled a Chevy Cobalt. They do seem to last forever though, every third vehicle on the road in south eastern Ohio is a banged up GC or T&C
@@WaylonDog True, but I remember you can get a base model with Stow N Go for 21kCAD out the door in 2018. They just keep on going and laugh in the face of neglect
@@WaylonDog Hey one of my family members still owns a Cobalt. That is one sweet car🤣
@@jdub976 The Cobalt was subpar in every way. . And to prove I am not knocking GM, the Cobalt predecessor (Cavalier) was a much better vehicle. GM even admitted so by cancelling it and regretted the lost sales enjoyed by the Cavalier and it's cousin the Pontiac Sunfire. Better than both of those was the Saturn SL1 & SL2. GM really dropped the ball by killing off Saturn. Saturn vehicles had a cult-like following. Their composite doors were ahead of their time too, couldn't dent them with those door-dings!
When kids came we bought a new 1998 Grand Caravan. We kept it along time and I can’t recall any repairs, just maintenance.
I bought a one owner 1998 Chrysler Town & Country minivan this past winter. It's like new. He kept it in the garage and changed the fluids regularly. Very clean and functional. Very comfortable ride. It's a 26 year old minivan with 110,000 miles on it. I prefer the old style cars which are simpler to operate and less expensive to maintain. So some of us buyers do plan to keep our vehicles for 20 years or more.🙂
I have an 03 Chrysler Voyager....rust free....nice Interior....just turned 100,000 miles....everything works perfectly....I like the older ones to
Once you start converting everything to electric, it becomes problematic. A 98 or even an 03 aren't giving those new millennia problems like the 'check tire pressure' light that forever stays on. Gone are the days unfortunately. The car companies don't want u to have your cars that long anymore.😮💨
I’ve watched a lot of automotive channel this one is by far the best….no one does so much research ..amazing
I've had a 2019 Pacifica for 5 years now, and while I don't understand all the mechanics the way this guy does, it is a very comfortable car and has been flawless for our family. Maybe we got lucky but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one day.
I have a 2020 Pacifica hybrid plugin with 92,000 miles on it. Other than a coolant bypass valve we haven't had any trouble with it. We love the interior, and my kids love the car. It is very comfortable and gets amazing gas mileage. I have grave concerns about the long term reliability, but i'm pretty sure when the time comes my wife will want another one. Our previous minivan was an Odyssey, which wasn't terribly reliable by the way, and I doubt she would want to go back to that. We cross shopped our car vs. the new at the time hybrid Sienna, and despite the unrefined shifting between gas and electric, we found the Pacifica to be the more pleasant to drive and more comfortable of the two. No doubt the Sienna will last longer though.
I can’t stop binging these car reviews. I greatly enjoy these in long form and enjoy learning about the engineering behind the drive train.
We have had non-hybrid Pacifica for 4 years and have had no issues. It's the most practical vehicle we have ever owned, especially with the stow--n-go. I don't know why someone would buy the hybrid and give up the stow-n-go.
Because my wife has free charging at work and only drives 20 miles total each day. She hasn't been to a gas station in months even though she drives over 450 miles a month.
We also have the regular engine version, and we have never had any trouble. It was the only one at the time (2018) with a real 8th seat. We have done several cross country trips with a family of 7 and it was great. I'm so sorry to hear the stow and go is gone. It is the best thing and so so useful.
we have a 2022 phev with only 15k miles but 85% of those miles are electric. I cant really go back. It drives very smoothly on electric only. Phev is the only reason i got the pacifica.
One thing i do hate which is weird he likes it, is uconnect. Disconnects, slow, buggy, shuts down once a month.
You got lucky, it’s a MASSIVE POS.
This is the best design for a family car. 95% of people don't need SUVs, but this kind of vehicle. Spacious, tall enough, good millage, easy to repair, easy to enter/exit.
Easy to repair...NOT
@@BubblesTheCat1 Clearly alxdava2000 didn't watch the video. Just the description of all those heat exchanger loops made me shiver a little bit. Consistently at the bottom of Consumer Reports reliability ratings.
@cbotten106 This is planned obsolescence throw-away rubbish at its best
@@BubblesTheCat1on my second one and more issues. Radiator, AC, wheel bearings more than one, before 40k miles. But one ran to 140k with few issues before trade in to current used one. Non hybrid. But good mpg for a van. I wince to say minivan
@@blogo1111 Why don't you rather get the Sienna? Less worries, and TCCN can look after it for you 😁
You know it's a good day when AMD uploads a new video. This channel is a gem.
I can't trust any car made by Stelantis-Chrysler. I don't mean to gloat - I really wish they were making quality, reliable cars. I really want those factories to keep working and employees keep having jobs.. But i can't put my $ into their products when they make sub-par cars + their CEOs and execs probably make more money than that of Toyota and Honda. No, thank you, Stelantis, but I wish you the best. P.S. thanks for another great video!
All makes are junk right now. They got cautch up in the ev crap and forgot about everything else.
Yeh, quality is an afterthought for all brands these days. But I'll take a Japanese designed vehicle any day over some company that has had more owners than anyone can remember. RIP Chrysler 🎉
My daughter bought one of these cars in 2022. Had a lot of problems with it. The dealership couldn't fix it. They finally sold it. Not a good car.
But 2022 is a brand new car.
@@benchmark3332 They started having computer problems within the first year. They sold it after a few months ago. They had a problem that the dealer couldn't diagnose. My daughter helped them find the problem. It was not a good car.
2 years old in not new@@benchmark3332
@@benchmark3332But it's a Stellantis piece of crap. 🤭
lol no
"Should You Buy a 2024 Chrysler Pacifica?" In a word: No !!!
Basically the same can be said for any Stellantis automobile for that matter.
I leased 2018 Pacifica Hybrid for 3 years (actually returned it around 2.5 years to get Tesla Model Y) and while it wasn't 100% problem-free, I never regretted getting one.
I especially like the check Engine light in video! :)
@@terryrodbourn2793yep, that light tends to come on frequently in Dodges.
@@terryrodbourn2793Standard factory feature on all Stellantis vehicles.
I actually really like the exterior. The interior isn't bad either. It just needs to be the Chrysler of the 50's and not the 2000's. They used to be THE engineering company.
Costs too much $$$. Stellantis/FCA really tried to squeeze every last dollar instead of innovating for the future. Sad.
I work for Toyota and the reason most customers end up buying the Pacifica is because they can’t wait almost 2 years for a Sienna. The Pacifica is way too expensive for what it is and it would have more sales if they could at least compete on price.
Is it still like that?
I think buyers that can't wait for the Sienna should buy the Honda Odyssey instead. It's not as reliable or efficient as the Sienna, but it's more reliable than the Pacifica.
@@edthelazyboyAgreed. Plus Oddessy still uses V6 and has the best handling/performance. Out of all minivan Oddessy feels like driving a sedan.
@edthelazyboy not sure if odyssey more reliable than ice pacifica. Honda not really that great.my friends have 2020 honda pilot and problems never stop
I had one of these for less than a year. It was one of the hybrid ones and it worked great for a while. Now I understand that things happen in the world is not a perfect place. But the dealers were absolutely the biggest nightmare I have ever dealt with in my life. At 10 months old and less than 12,000 miles the air conditioning went out in July. Air conditioning is pretty in a minivan, especially since the only reason I had it was so I could haul around my two dogs. I had to go to three different dealers just to get an appointment within two months for them to look at it. Not one of them would give me a loaner car until they could fix it because they said the car still worked. I got so frustrated, but I just took it and traded it on Volvo wagon. Every time I hear about Aunt going down or Dodge having a problem selling their cars I cheer. I also laugh at anyone that buys a dodge product only half the problem is the reliability. The other half is the dealer network having their head up their ass. But of course, I’m sure dealerships and service networks would work just fine if it weren’t for us pesky customers!
I had a 1985 Voyager, 1999 Voyager, 2006 T&C, 2016 T&C , 2020 Pacfica, and now a 2024 Pacifica (gas). So ,I kept them 14 years, 7 years, 10 years, 4 years, 4 years and....who knows? See a trend? But I've loved them all!
I remember when Chrysler corp. introduced the world's first minivans in the 1980's. They were a revolutionary design at the time and an instant hit. Every family that was "cool" had one. And they instantly made wagons uncool for families. They were everywhere. Just like CUV's are now. Interestingly the first minivans were truly mini, roughly 184' long 70-72" wide.
The 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid model owners just received a recall notice due to fire potential. 🔌🧨
Owners are asked not to charge the car, do not park indoors or near other vehicles until inspected. A colleague of mine just received the notice and the dealership has no ETA on when they will have the software to check for the problem. What a shame for an otherwise nice looking family van.
Keep up the great work Ahmed!
Bying this used is like playing Russian roulette. Good luck finding someone who can fix it.
My shop took one in and they said never again. Now we turn down these vans and their hybrid models too. We will gladly fix the older Caravans and Town & Country.
I know where a 93 Chevy Astro is for sale for 900 dollars. Id rather take my chances with that.
@JunkerDriver999 Funny cause I bought a 91 Safari for $900 a while ago. $700 extra for a tune-up, and I drove that as another daily drivable vehicle. Not a GM person, but I will take a 30+ y/o GM product any day over a new Stellantis product.
My brother bought a new Chrysler minivan about 20 years ago. Fortunately, he also bought a manufacturer extended warranty. By the time he got rid of it he estimated that at least $10,000 worth of warranty work was done. He bought a new Toyota Sienna and the difference is night and day.
Noway, this car left us straddled midway in our family roadtrip last year.
Do you mean stranded?
what ended up being the cause?
Y’all deserve it
Low fuel
@BrucifyMe no idea. It was a rental. The car threw a bunch of errors, saying it would stop momentarily when we were cruising 70 mph.
A relative had 2021 plug in hybrid. Warrantied it 3 times for the same issue. Hybrid cooler dan I think. In the end he sold it with a big loss because even after 3rd time hybrid cooler would light up the check engine light.
Loved Chryslers town and country vans I owned several going back to the 90s body style. Very practical and functional vehicle for a family hauler. Love the Christian farewell at the end too brother 😊
I bought a used 2009 T&C with 42,000 miles on it in the beginning of 2012. Just turned over 200,000 miles literally today.
I can safely say the quality wasn’t there to start with but after replacing many, many things (including the transmission) this thing has been really good value. The utility of the vehicle is off the charts for any family with more than two kids.
It’s falling apart now, and I want to replace it, but there isn’t anything affordable quite like it. I refuse to pay honda prices for Chrysler quality 😜
I own a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.. 32k miles! not one issue yet. The handling, comfort, and power are amazing!! No comparison to a Toyota, Honda, or Kia.. much more solid of a van. Love it!!
It makes a great rental or lease for the right price!
27:15 😆 that face when you hear the sound about closing the door.
On another note. The monitoring camera is an excellent idea. I wish that was available on alot of cross overs and SUVs honestly.
AMD, Sadly, there are many sound reasons why Chrysler hardly sells cars anymore. 😦
"Chrysler hardly sells cars anymore" -- In Florida the lower trims of Pacifica are everywhere. Not the most reliable, but insanely practical. No other minivan comes close.
@@mountainhobo that's because Chrysler (as well as Nissan and Kia) dealerships are the only dealerships who will finance to subprime lenders. Same reason Altimas or Souls are everywhere despite being a junky ticking time bomb, bc they couldn't get anything better with their credit score
@@thiefrules I am not sure you have been to coastal Florida. This is retirement capital of the world. No subprime lending. Chrysler Pacifica sells because its practicality is unmatched. If Honda made their middle seats foldable flat, I would be all over it, but having to remove the seats presents two problems:
(1) You cannot just impromptu fold the seats and use that space. You have to commit to no middle row seats for the duration of the trip.
(2) Each seat is 60+ lbs, and removing it presents a problem for many older folks.
@@droid4161 I am talking specifically about Pacifica, and every new comment changes topic. But okay, let's "look at the facts" how Chrysler doesn't sell cars. Here are the numbers for minivans in the US for Q2 2024:
Pacifica 37, 768
Odyssey 21, 864
Sienna 16, 794
Carnival 11, 545
Should we look at Jeep sales now? Heh... I'm going to stop responding to this silly thread.
I would buy the ICE version with AWD. Love the 3.6L V6. We get winter where I live, and even with global warning, winter is still cold an snowy. So, ICE and AWD for me.
The review fantastic. The van...another over complicated system that you can not fix and will pay a fortune when it needs an expert. There is no need for the direction we are going with cars today. Forget fancy marketing I just want reliability.
I owned an 18 limited and now a 22 hybrid. Both has been reliable. 18 had 60k when I traded it. 24k miles on the hybrid and running fine. Owned many minivans. Honda and Toyotas. I like the classy look of the Pacifica better. Honda gave me a ton of problems. Toyotas tech was unimpressive and very glitchy. When buying I struggled with stow and go or not with the hybrid. I wanted to try the hybrid for better mileage. I rarely plug it in and average 34mpg mix driving. I miss the stow and go a lot but the middle seats in the hybrid are just like the front seats. Stow and go seats are thinner with less padding. Not as comfortable but ok.
I’ve rented these for long family trips. Not the hybrid, the gas model. Very comfortable ride and 29mpg average. Would I buy one, hmm..probably not, but I will certainly rent one again.
Maybe the rental companies will continue to get the non-hybrid V6 only version for several more years. You could buy a used one, typically renters do not get a minivan and drive it like they stole it. Make sure you change the engine coolant early, and I would change the engine oil every 4 thousand miles to help prevent problems later.
First thing i see is the different shades of the bumpers and body. Another great video AMD, nice to see what the competition is for the Sienna.
The Pacifica is a great value minivan in the used car market compared to the competition. That said, typical Chrysler, electrical issues is the problem with them.
My neighbor has had to bring their Pacifica in 10 times in one year to address the infotainment system and is now taking legal action (Lemon law) to get it addressed. As Scotty Kilmer says, " they are rolling pieces of crap." 😂
@@USMCAllTheWay might be the first time scotty was right about something
The door lock buttons aren't used much - it auto unlocks as you walk up to it with the keyfob. But the button does make the power doors open, which is more convenient than using the handle. I'd never go hybrid - it's a Chrysler, after all, plus Stow-n-Go is the killer feature we cannot live without - we keep the seats down so our Great Pyrenees can walk in - he can't jump in/out of our SUVs. I picked up mine used last year for $22k and we've been really happy with it, using it more than we thought. Not sure I'd buy a new one - I hate depreciation and payments. Any repairs/maintenance so far - super cheap and easy - domestic car parts, at least this one - really inexpensive, so if you can do any DIY - it's pretty affordable.
My have 200k+ miles and keep going strong my sister has one also and is almost 300k and keep going strong to so I don’t know why people keep saying that it’s not reliable my wife jeep 2.0t almost 100k never a problem only regular service so ❤ for it
This guy is a total Toyota guy so you wont hear to many high praises from him.. I own an '18 Pacifica with 70k miles not a single days problem and absolutely love it. Odyssey and Sinena feel cheap and tinny compared to the thick quality tank like Chrysler.. FACT!!!!
70k is nothing. Any modern car will get you to 70k without any significant issues.
Living in Mexico with the Sienna shortage being worse than in the US and about the same as in Canada (which makes sense as the plant in the US serves the 3 markets) back in Aug 2022 we put in the order for a Sienna. Fast forward 6 months and we're now still without a car that we should have gotten by now (first 3 months ago and now at this point, with the delivery dates now somewhere between another additional 6-12 months) and wife and I are looking for options, she only considered the Odyssey and, I did too, but out of curiosity looked at the Chrysler website and found that they only offered the 2022 Pacifica. I found it odd that they hadn't updated the website yet but didn't pay too much attention to it. We're happy with our Odyssey.
Right now, with some brands now offering 2025 models, if you go to Chrysler's Mexico website the only offering is still the 2022 Pacifica. I can't say we dodged a bullet because it was never an option at all, but jeeze if that isn't a concerning sign about a zombie brand/product, IDK what is in today's age.
Had a 2011 T&C & loved it for hauling 4x8 drywall or plywood & my 3 greyhounds. Handled fine, ride a bit truck-like. Around 75k miles I had starting issues. Start & stop repeatedly. Replaced the computer for $2000 and it solved the problem for about 6 months. Had 2 yr warranty on the computer but whenever I took it back to the garage they couldn't duplicate the problem. Got rid of it @ 88k miles. Will never own a Chrysler product. Garage said they thought Chrysler should have had a recall on the issue...
A great van to own during the warranty period only.
Thank you for clarifying things for me.
Had my current car for 15 yrs. Looking for something similar.
"Their design language, this car will not last long"... I love that and how he delivered it.
I'm glad ur giving review other brands keep up content
My neighbor's have had their Chrysler Pacifica forever and they love it. It still looks new. I have the impression that the reliability of the Pacifica is above average for a Chrysler product.
I have the 2021 hybrid and I want to get a new one. I drive many different cars when I rent, and nothing compares to the comfortable drive and smoothness of this van. I don’t think you did a road test, but this is the best driving minivan in the market, the hybrid drives way nicer than the regular model. Also, the plugin is a great feature for a daily commute and you do save a lot of money in gas.
Great review, AMD. Plug-in hybrids are just too expensive for most people.
You know the most impressive thing on the pacifica is the steering wheel leather and how durable they are. Work at rental companies and see these pacifa with 70-80k miles with the leather on steering wheel still looking newish. Compare to other cars all shiny
Thank you! For comparison, please review a Honda Odyssey as well.
Taking advantage of the $7,500 tax credit, I bought a PHEV Pacifica on January 2 and have only put 6 gallons into it (for mandatory fuel refreshing and engine oiling, FORM) despite daily use. It is great for the many motorists who usually drive less than 30 miles per day because short trips are hard on ICEs. It is very quiet and smooth in the default EV mode, but does get clunky in FORM. It charges overnight from a standard 120 V outlet.
i had bought one in 2019, had serious issues with not turning ON during cold winter days. Chrysler bought back and refunded full money. appreciate they took it back.
rightnow they offerring $3000 discount + $7500 Fed tax credit and am sure dealer would give some discounts too . About 11000 less the MSRP is a good deal
Great video, it is mind boggling why Chrysler didn’t just keep that 3.6 V6 Pentastar without all the EV and Hybrid technology. It is disastrous technology once the vehicle ages but more importantly if this car gets into a front end accident, it is game over just write off this vehicle. Don’t bother fixing it.
Because the stupid gov regulations screw up the car industry
Would love to hear your opinion about honda pilot 2025 black edition.
More Power to your Channel.
😮 Would buy a Minivan Tourer with this 2024 Chrysler Pacifica body & well thought out interior user-friendliness but powered by Toyota hybrid powerplants with Toyota reliability! Thank You So Much for the honest & detailed checking out of this 2024 Chrysler Pacifica! 😊🙏 🌷🌿🌎✌💜🕊
I've had 6 Chrysler mini-vans.....all went well over 100,000 miles.....currently own a 2018 Pacifica......NEVER had an issue with any of them.....maintenance, maintenance, maintenance...is the key!!!!
"Well over 100,000" is a feature? If you went Honda or Toyota, you wouldn't have needed 6 over the time since minivans were invented!
@@lukemcdoExcept that little issue where Toyota is recalling 102k cars because the engines blow up. I don't care what brand it is, they all have their own issues.
Well, some people like to trade-in or buy a new one every 3-5 years. That might be the reason why he had 6.
I had this van for rental car, drove across the country with it. Very nice ride, but it did have intermittent glitches in the infotainment system.
Great review though as someone who leased 2018 Pacifica Hybrid for 2.5 years I should disagree on transmission clunkiness, for me it's been nearly flawless. Moreover, among all hybrids/PHEVs/EVs I've driven Pacifica had arguably the most seamless transition from regen braking to friction braking. While it wasn't a one pedal driving the brake pedal always tried to do regen first only involving mechanical grip when regen was not enough or the full stop was requested. While extremely complicated and inefficient, the HVAC system was able to keep up with Canadian winters no problem. My major issue was infamous "Oil and gas refreshment mode" when the gas engine was pointlessly buzzing at over 1000rpm, occasionally for over a week, refusing to drive under battery power.
The Pacifica is a great vehicle that a lot more people should be buying IMHO. The ICE version with the stow and go seats is possibly the most versatile vehicle on the road. As far as I am aware, the Pentastar V6 and ZF 9 speed transmission make for a fairly reliable drivetrain with regular maintenance. Obviously not as reliable as the Sienna, but you can get a Pacifica with a 10-year extended warranty for less than a Sienna (if you can find one).
.Chrysler sells extended warranties that go to 10 years?
@@beaviskornholio2754 not sure, I had purchased an 8 year, 100K warranty with my Pacifica and it was around $1500. Of course that was in like 2018.
@@as94583 2018 was the last year that Chrysler sold the max care lifetime extended warranty. They now only sell 8/125 .
What good is an extended warranty if the company that makes it is not around anymore?
@@JimHertel-bb2lp bold of you to assume the govt wouldn't bail out US auto manufacturers again.
I have zero interest in this thing yet these reviews are so damn good I keep watching them for entertainment
I've rented these, too, and really love them. My only complaint (shared by others) is that the front end bottoms out easily. For example, if you are pulling out of a steep driveway onto the road, the front undercarriage will easily scrape.
Regarding the button on the tailgate... I recently purchased a Honda for my elderly mother, she is about 5ft 2 and could not reach the buttons on the back of the tailgate. Not too big of an issue as we just set the height of the door low enough she could reach it, but it would be nicer for her if the button was in a place she could reach it when the door is fully open.
used a 23 pacifica phev for a road trip from austin to santa fe and back and didn't have any complaints in terms of comfort. The radio is overly stuffed tho and very slow. But in terms of driving and comfort, it was without a doubt the best road trip vehicle we could have gotten. Plus got 35+ mpg which is hard to argue against for a minivan.
OMG... I just searched your entire page and am NOT seeing a Honda Odyssey nor a Kia Carnival review.... PLEASE do!!!! Also, these ALL ROCK! and YES Chrysler NEEDS to simplify their products!! #SAVETHEMINIVAN! PS, I recently rented this car... LOVED the electric...! Charged at a hotel for free! Barely bought ANY gas... Granted a LIMITED usage experience... but still fun!
I have a 22 Pacifica non hybrid and it’s great. Has 70k miles already and only use it for Turo rental. Got it for 24k which is the cheapest newest out of all the vans. For the price I got I love it. Just the AC to cool it down in summer takes a long time
Let’s talk about age… how about the 4runner lol. 15 years in the making. Talk about outdated lol. 2024 Trd pro still over 65k. I am a Toyota guy though so Japanese made FTW. But damn they had a long run. I’ll still choose the 5th gen over the 6th gen any day mechanical wise. My daily 13 Tundra 5.7 has 230k miles zero leaks zero issues. I doubt these new tundras can do that without issues specially with the turbos and electronics. Long live old school Toyota. It’s not the same anymore. Even my Ram 2500 hemi is simple. Zero issues 50k miles. Oil change every 4k miles to keep the lifters happy. These new hurricanes motors will not last. Diesels are complicated. We are all loosing in this future of mobility.
Great video as always! I would never buy one of these, but to be fair we live in a day where Toyota charges $8k to replace a panoramic sunroof after 3 years too.
Every repair on a Toyota is 900.00 and up.
You are the best car reviewer on UA-cam. I'm from Mexico but my father and my uncles have 0 English, I really hope you add some Spanish subtitles, I think it will help elevate your channel. Amazing videos.
This is the king of mini vans and also i like this van but the 2025 chrysler Pacifica is a luxury van and i like it too 2024 chrysler Pacifica also is great.
It either hit or miss my sister in law has a grand caravan with over 120,000. Had the spark plugs changed the other . That's it and she doesn't really do anything else besides changing the oil
I drive a 2024 Voyager (fleet version of the Pacifica). When I called to make an appointment with a Dealership to get a recall done (programing fix related to cruise and traction control) I was asked ‘is this the hybrid version because if it is, we do not service that model at this time.’
Chrysler minivans has had more recalls like this that the Toyota Sienna has not had
Wow
Thanks, AMD! Will you be reviewing the new Chevy Traverse anytime soon?
I would never buy one of these but I did get one of these as a rental a few months ago. Non hybrid. Not real quick and I hated that rotary shifter knob. But the interior amenities were just what five people on a road trip needed.
Best looking mini van in the junk yard. When I used to go, I would always see chryslers and dodge vehicles in good shape, can you guess why?
Lease or rent for road trips one of the best of the class for this. Buy at your own risk or at least buy the older models if you plan on actually buying one of these.
Old is gold but that might be risky itself.
When they introduced this van 8 years ago, I thought they would use its architecture to build the next gen sedan, boy, was I wrong.
There are a lot of Pacificas driving around in my town, but almost none of them are hybrid. The Chryslers hybrid systems are just too complex and unreliable. The main reasons the Pacifica is popular where I live are:
They are actually available and are available at or often substantially less than MSRP.
They have a mechanical all-wheel-drive option, the only minivan that currently does.
While the rest of the vehicle may have some questionable reliability, the 3.6L Pentastar is actually a fairly reliable engine. The non-hybrid Pacifica powertrain may be aged, but it's not awful.
Stow 'n' go seats in the non-hybrid versions. The non-hybrid versions can quickly be configured for a number of tasks for hauling passengers, for cargo, or even for car camping.
While there are only a handful of Toyota, Honda, and Kia dealers in my immediate region, there are a number of CDJR dealers in fairly close proximity.
Given my own experience over the years with Chrysler products, I just don't know whether or not I could convince myself to buy a Pacifica.
I sometimes get these when I rent (Dodge/Chrysler) for work related driving 4,5,6 hr trips. They feel and drive phenomenally and after renting i saw id lease one. It's just me driving and I fully appreciate the motor(when on hyw crusing), steering wheel, seat with arm-rest which is more upright- legs to rest more like in comfortable padded chair, very smooth driving/riding but this one I just rented didn't have lane assist and adaptive cruise. Some vehicles will almost drive itself as long as hand on the wheel providing some resistance every 15-20 sec (Nissan Pro Pilot)
Overall, I'd just be leasing one 3yr. Under warranty and free maintenance. No worries about long-term reliability. Just drive and enjoy. (Pull the 2nd row seats out and have loads of space in the back.
What an excellent review, and now makes a lot of sense for us. It is there any options for you to review the Honda Odyssey? I know is not hybrid but should be nice get to know your point of view.
excellent as always.
The tailgate closing button on the side actually is friendly to short person who doesn't like reach high. My wife will like the feature.
My question becomes hiw about the conventional ICE only models? without all the battery stuff, should I buy one?
If you look deep into the reliability issues with the Pacifica you will find that the vast majority of issues in recent years has been the hybrid models. I have zero confidence in stellantis products but bought a normally aspirated one, a fully loaded Touring L about 2 1/2 years ago. It’s a 2021 model. I now have 49,000 miles on it and love it. Drives and rides more like a luxury car and has pretty much best in class 3rd row legroom.
very informative, 10/10 👌🏼😁
I had the misfortune of driving one for 20 miles, mostly on the freeway. After about 10 minutes, I started feeling sick and dizzy. There is a significant disconnect between pressing the gas and brake pedals, and the car's actual response.
I think Chrysler needs to hire you as their new engineer to make their cars engines the right way
It looks alot better den Average! 😮😅😊
Local dealer still has four 2023 Hybrids on the lot. Tough sell.
Always enjoy your channel, very informative. I wonder if the Pacifica will be discontinued? Stellantis is not doing that well, and I'm sure management is looking to cut cost. If the Pacifica goes, there will only be two mainstream minivans left in the US market. The VW EV Bus may or may not catch on.
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. Could you please review a refresh 2025 Honda Odyssey. That would be great to see your review from most of Minivans in the Market, your video of the Sienna was excellent.
Purchased a new Pacifica Limited hybrid. After over a year of breakdowns, dying on the road and being stranded, lemon law was enforced. Dealer had it for weeks at multiple times and could not find the cause of the problem. Stellantis (Chrysler cares) would not lemon law it and refused to provide a loaner. I had to get the National Center for Dispute Settlement involved. I've had many Chrysler products and minivans since 1984. Never again.
Stellantis took over and strated cutting cost by not paying the different distributor's that supply the wiring harnesses for all brands. The Wagoner and Ram's have shortened wiring harnesses that are under street after the installation
Buddy! I NEED you to do a mechanic’s review of 2024 Pathfinder! I’m trying to convince my husband the new German transmission and the naturally aspirated I6 engine are reliable and can very well last us 10yrs with the good care we provide our vehicles… 🥰🙏💕💕💕
Pretty please, with cherry on top! 🙏
Thanks!
I don't know why Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep can't get their act together. How much time do they need? They are the only US brand that keeps getting bought out and in need of bail outs
Bailed out once as Chrysler and quickly rebounded. Then involved in a supposed merger with Daimler that turned into a hostile takeover. Left in shambles by Daimler then taken over by an investment firm right at the beginning of the 07-08 recession. The only thing that saved Ford from also needing a "bail out" was just before it happened the company mortgaged itself to the hilt in loans. Ford was still taking government assistance even then! It also took out GM.
Then Fiat made a deal and turned around and began dissecting the brands while leaving Dodge and Chrysler to wither with Chrysler taking the brunt of it. I don't blame Stellantis for where Chrysler and Dodge are now I blame Fiat. Stellantis is investing a ton of money in new products and is stuck in transition also during another tough time for auto sales. But Stellantis financially isn't bad off at least not yet!
I think in a year or two as these new products roll out in the USA and Canada things will start looking better for Stellantis brands in America. They have some really good stuff coming but a lot of adult children still crying over the end of the hemi. Those adult children were a problem created under Fiat!
US brand? Not for years.
DEI based hiring and promotions
There about as American as Super Mario.
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May the lord bless and keep you if you buy this thing.....
I have a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country with 170,000 miles on it. I actually purchase it in October 2001. I was due for a new car and after 911, we were encouraged to support American Industry so I bought an American car. At least it was sort of American, it was manufactured in the USA. Mechanically, the van has been extremely reliable. The drive train is excellent, it doesn't burn any oil or antifreeze but quality of materials are simply inferior. The much of the body is rusted, especially around the rear wheel arches. This is a problem, everybody who owns this era of minivan from Chrysler has. It's rusted so badly that the spare tire, which is mounted underneath the car and is lowered by a cable that you have to crank down, is rusted in place and even the dealer can't get it down. Interior plastics are falling apart. I understand that the plastics are sort of designed to break down but it's pretty extreme how the plastics have dried out, despite the fact that they were well cared for. The entire headliner has fallen. I keep it up with thumbtacks. The electronics are abysmal in the car. I have the factory navigation system, it has had to be replaced three times. It's made by Alpine but they just didn't do a good job with this radio. The engine electronics are also very poor quality. I had to replace the engine computer once because the transmission was locked in limp mode and essentially only functioned in second gear. The ABS and traction control system failed and it's mounted in such an awkward place, I can't even get to it to replace it.
Compare this car to our 2000 Toyota Avalon. The car is two years older and has almost no problems. Everything works, the body has no rust, the plastics and interior are perfect. The only issue, that we have had since day one that Toyota was never able to successfully address is an annoying noise that comes from the climate system. Apparently it's a common flaw for this year Avalon. The internal vent runs on a servo and it's constantly hunting for a position change, so you hear it quickly moving back and forth. At this point, we have obviously just learned to live with it but I wish it could have easily been fixed.
I know where a 93 Chevy Astro is for 900 dollars. Ill take my chances with that.
Smart
You know, in many ways, old school is better than new school. Kinda like violins or even Toyotas from a few years ago. The new stuff, including Toyotas under that new president at Toyota that keeps saying he is sorry because Toyota cheated on emissions and safety testing, but he doesn’t resign. But you are so right about Chrysler not being reliable. This has been the case since the 60s, maybe even older. I think it is doubtful if the company will stay in business.
It's definitely been the case since the 70's
I use to drive a 1993 Chrysler Concorde - front wheel drive with the 3.5L. Had I maintained that vehicle now that I know now, it would've been alive today. It was good vehicle, just didn't maintain it very well.But from my recollection, Chrysler overall isn't a great brand reliability wise.
Center console on a mini van just seems weird to me. I remember the old ones had no center console allowing you easy access to the back seats.
Love your content and I see you're in the Chicago land area. Quick question, what are your thoughts on a 2005 Pontiac G6 GT with 107000 miles? Any known issues to be aware of?