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Chrysler Pacifica · Model year 2018

2018 Chrysler Pacifica specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 23 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
287 hp
Combined MPG
22–32
Recalls
15
Schedule covers
150k miles
Pacifica towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2018 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica compared with 2017.

All the differences we found (4 more highlights plus full equipment lists)
  • Stow 'n Place with bright side rails is now standard on Touring L.
  • Newly available: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go (Touring L), Forward Collision Warning Plus (Touring L) and Lane Departure Warning Plus (Touring L).
  • No longer standard or offered on some trims: Power sliding (LX), Foldaway, power, heated body-color upper (Touring L and Touring L Plus) and Inflatable spare tire kit (LX).
  • New to the equipment chart: Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection system, Four-wheel antilock disc regenerative brakes and Foldaway, power, heated full body-color mirror.

Newly standard

  • Foldaway, power, heated body-color upper — LX
  • ParkSense Rear Park Assist System with Stop — assists while parking — LX, Touring Plus
  • Perforated leather trim — Touring L
  • Roof Rack: Stow 'n Place with bright side rails — Touring L
  • 17-in. aluminum — Touring L, Touring L Plus
  • Door Handles: Bright — Touring Plus

Newly available

  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go — Touring L
  • Forward Collision Warning Plus — Touring L
  • Lane Departure Warning Plus — Touring L
  • Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist — Touring L
  • ParkSense Front/Rear Park Assist with Stop — Touring L
  • Surround View camera — Touring L
  • Alternator: 220-amp — Touring Plus, Touring L
  • Headlamps: Auto high-beam headlamp control — Touring L
  • Windshield Wipers: Front, rain-sensing — Touring L

No longer offered on some trims

  • Doors: Power sliding — LX
  • Foldaway, power, heated body-color upper — Touring L, Touring L Plus
  • Inflatable spare tire kit — LX
  • Inflatable spare tire kit with sealant — Touring L
  • Roof Rack: Stow 'n Place, black — LX, Touring L
  • 17-in. polished aluminum — Touring L
  • Door Handles: Body-color — Touring Plus
  • Fog Lamps: Premium — Limited
  • Shades — second- and third-row retractable — Touring Plus
  • Suspension: Normal-duty — LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection system — standard: L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Emergency Kit Group — includes Travel and Safety Kit and first aid kit — optional: L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Four-wheel antilock disc regenerative brakes — standard: Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Mirrors: Foldaway, power, heated full body-color — standard: Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L
  • Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry System — standard: L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Second-row deluxe bench seats with third-row Stow 'n Go — standard: L
  • Second-row Stow 'n Go bucket seats with in-floor storage bins — standard: LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped — standard: Touring L, Touring L Plus, Hybrid Touring L
  • Super console — includes illuminated cup holders on non-hybrid models — standard: Touring L Plus, Limited, Hybrid Limited
  • Third-row power folding Stow 'n Go bench seats — standard: Limited
  • Third-row Stow 'n Go bench seat — standard: L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • 17-in. steel with covers — standard: L
  • Alternator: 160-amp — standard: L
  • Auto Advance 'n Return, driver's side — standard: LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Auto Advance 'n Return, passenger side — standard: Touring L Plus, Limited — optional: Touring L
  • Auxiliary battery — standard: LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Battery charge indicator — standard: Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Battery: 730-amp, maintenance-free — standard: L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Black grille with bright surround — standard: Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Black grille with bright surround, unique design — standard: Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Door Handles: Black — standard: L
  • Driver and front passenger manual temperature control — standard: L
  • Easy entry slide second-row — standard: Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Eight-passenger seating — optional: LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Electronic stability control — standard: L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Lighting: Front and rear LED lamps — standard: LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Lighting: Illuminated map pocket and puddle lamp — standard: Limited
  • Lighting: Interior door handle LED lamps — standard: Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Lighting: Map/dome reading lamps — standard: L
  • Mirrors: Auto-dimming rearview — standard: Touring L Plus, Limited, Hybrid Limited
  • Mirrors: Rearview day/night — standard: L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L
  • Rear ambient lighting — standard: Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Remote Proximity — standard: Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Shades — second-row retractable — standard: Touring Plus
  • Single rear overhead DVD player — optional: LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L
  • Steering Wheel: Urethane — standard: L, LX, Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring Plus
  • Storage: Floor console — standard: L, LX, Hybrid Touring Plus
  • Storage: Full-length upgraded floor console — standard: Touring Plus, Touring L, Hybrid Touring L
  • Suspension: Heavy-duty — standard: Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited
  • Vehicle tracking system — optional: L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited, Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L, Hybrid Limited

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Blind-spot Monitoring — included with SafetyTec Group
  • Leather-trimmed
  • Mirrors: Foldaway, power, heated
  • Rear Cross Path detection system — included with SafetyTec Group
  • Stow 'n Go Assist driver's side
  • Stow 'n Go Assist passenger side
  • Third-row Stow 'n Go 60/40 bench seat that folds in the floor
  • 17-in. aluminum
  • Auto-dimming rearview with integrated microphone
  • Black upper grille
  • Door locks — power
  • Mirrors: Rearview with microphone
  • Molding — bodyside, bright
  • Seating for eight
  • Sill Appliqué — body-color
  • Storage: Super console

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2017 and 2018. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Vehicle Type
Multipurpose vehicle
Assembly Plant
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date
Spring 2016
Body/chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction
Steel unibody with hinged front doors; aluminum-skinned sliding left and right side doors — power available; magnesium-structured/aluminum-skinned rear liftgate with gas props — power available
Engines33 specs
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
AvailabilityStandard on gas engine models
Type and Description60-degree dual overhead cam engine
Displacement220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke96mm x 83mm
Valve System24-valve, end pivot roller finger followers with variable valve lift (intake only) and continuous variable-valve timing on both intake and exhaust cams; chain-driven
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionHigh-pressure die-cast A380 aluminum block with iron liners and semi-permanent mold A319 aluminum heads
Compression Ratio11.3:1
Power (SAE net)287 hp (214 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net)262 lb.-ft. (355 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane, or E0 to E15
Oil Capacity5 quarts (4.7 liter)
Coolant Capacity7.2 quarts (6.8 liter)
Emission ControlsIntegrated cast-aluminum header manifolds; positive crankcase ventilation; inlet and exhaust cam phasers with internal cooled exhaust gas recirculation; evaporative emissions system
Engine stop-start technologyStandard on LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus and Limited
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)19/28/22 (models with engine stop-start); 18/28/22 (Pacifica L models)
Assembly PlantSaltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eHybrid (Atkinson cycle)
AvailabilityStandard on hybrid models
Type and Description60-degree dual overhead cam engine
Displacement220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke96mm x 83mm
Valve System24-valve, end pivot roller finger followers and continuous variable-valve timing on both intake and exhaust cams; chain-driven
Fuel SystemPort-fuel injection (PFI)
ConstructionHigh-pressure die-cast A380 aluminum block with iron liners and semi-permanent mold A319 aluminum heads
Compression Ratio12.5:1
Total System PowerEstimated 260 (194 kW) hp
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane, or E0 to E15
Oil Capacity5 quarts (4.7 liter)
Coolant Capacity7.2 quarts (6.8 liter)
Emission ControlsIntegrated cast-aluminum header manifolds; positive crankcase ventilation; intake and exhaust cam phasers; evaporative emissions system
EPA miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) Fuel Economy Label84 (combined city- and highway-cycle)
Assembly PlantTrenton Engine Complex, Trenton, Mich. and Saltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico
Transmissions18 specs
948TE TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic
AvailabilityStandard on gas engine models
DescriptionNine-speed FWD, electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with torque converter clutch. Clutch-to-clutch architecture, with integral electro/hydraulic control module
1st4.70
2nd2.84
3rd1.91
4th1.38
5th1.00
6th0.81
7th0.70
8th0.58
9th0.48
Reverse3.81
Spread9.81
Final Drive Ratio3.25
eFlite electrically variable
AvailabilityStandard on hybrid models
DescriptionElectrically variable transmission with dual-motor EV drive capability
Motor A PowerEstimated 84 hp (63 kW)
Motor B PowerEstimated 114 hp (85 kW)
Hybrid battery pack2 specs
Availability
Standard on hybrid models
Description
High voltage, 96 cell Li-ion, 16kWh total energy, 360 V nominal
Suspension2 specs
Front
Independent MacPherson strut, coil over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with hydroformed steel perimeter cradle
Rear
Independent twist-blade with coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers with integrated rebound springs
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
16.2:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
39.7 ft. (12.1 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.13
Brakes11 specs
Power-assist Type
Vacuum assist
Availability
Standard on all models
Front: Size and type
13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with (51.0) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept area
73.6 sq. in. (475 sq. cm)
Rear: Size and type
13.0 x 0.47 (330 x 12) solid rotor with (44.0) single-piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept area
66.5 sq. in. (429 sq. cm)
Parking Brake Type
Electric park brake
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Dimensions and capacities23 specs
Wheelbase
121.6 (3,089)
Overhang — Front
37.8 (960)
Overhang — Rear
44.3 (1,127)
Track — Front
68.3 (1,735) gas engine models; 68.2 (1,734) hybrid models
Track — Rear
68.3 (1,736) gas engine models; 68.2 (1,735) hybrid models
Overall Length
203.8 (5,176)
Overall Width
79.6 (2,022)
Overall Width with Mirrors
90.4 (2,297)
Overall Height
69.9 (1,777)
Liftover Height
24.3 (617)
Cargo Width at Wheelhouse
48.8 (1,239)
Maximum Cargo Height
47.6 (1,208)
Approach Angle (degrees)
14.0 gas engine models; 13.5 hybrid models
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)
12.5
Departure Angle (degrees)
18.7 gas engine models; 18.6 hybrid models
Ground Clearance
5.1 (131) gas engine models; 5.1 (130) hybrid models
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.300
Aero CdA
9.95
Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (L)
19 (71.9) gas engine models; 16.5 (62.5) hybrid models
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg)
6,055 (2,747) gas engine models; 6,300 (2,858) hybrid models
Towing Capacity, lbs. (kg)
3,600 (1,633) gas engine models; Not recommended for hybrid models
EPA Curb Weight, lbs. (kg)
4,330 (1,964) gas engine models; 4,987 (2,262) hybrid models
Weight Distribution (percent front/rear)
55/45 gas engine models; 56.5/43.5 hybrid models

Dimensions in inches (millimeters) unless noted; measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels. The weights and towing rows continue the same table on the next page without a separate heading.

Accommodations24 specs
Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows)
2/2/3 or 2/3/3 gas engine models; 2/2/3 hybrid models
Total SAE Volume, cu. ft.
197.3
Front: Head Room
40.1 (1,020)
Front: Head Room with Sunroof
38.4 (975)
Front: Leg Room
41.1 (1,045)
Front: Shoulder Room
63.8 (1,622)
Front: Hip Room
59.0 (1,500)
Front: Seat Travel
8.7 (220)
Front: Recliner Angle Range (degrees)
58
Front: First Row SAE Volume, cu. ft.
61.1
Second Row: Head Room
39.6 (1,006)
Second Row: Head Room with Sunroof
38.0 (966)
Second Row: Legroom
39.0 (992)
Second Row: Minimum Knee Clearance
4.8 (123)
Second Row: Shoulder Room
63.0 (1,602)
Second Row: Hip Room
64.8 (1,647)
Second Row: Second Row SAE Volume, cu. ft.
56.5
Third Row: Head Room
38.7 (984)
Third Row: Head Room with Sunroof
38.7 (984)
Third Row: Legroom
36.5 (929)
Third Row: Knee Clearance
3.5 (89)
Third Row: Shoulder Room
61.2 (1,555)
Third Row: Hip Room
49.5 (1,258)
Third Row: Third Row SAE Volume, cu. ft.
47.5
Cargo volume5 specs
Maximum Passenger Volume, cu. ft.
165.0
Maximum SAE Volume behind First Row, cu. ft.
140.5
Maximum SAE Volume behind Second Row, cu. ft.
87.5
Maximum SAE Volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.
32.3
Total Passenger plus Volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.
197.3
Wheels12 specs
Availability (1)
Standard on L
Type and Material (1)
Steel
Size (1)
17 x 7
Availability (2)
Standard on LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Hybrid Touring and Hybrid Touring L
Type and Material (2)
Cast-aluminum
Size (2)
17 x 7
Availability (3)
Standard on Limited and Hybrid Limited; Optional on Touring Plus, Touring L and Touring L Plus
Type and Material (3)
Cast-aluminum
Size (3)
18 x 7.5
Availability (4)
Optional on Limited
Type and Material (4)
Cast-aluminum
Size (4)
20 x 7.5

The sheet lists four wheel options in sequence; the numbers in parentheses are added here to tell them apart.

Tires9 specs
Availability (1)
Standard on L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Hybrid Touring and Hybrid Touring L
Size and Type (1)
235/65R17 BSW, All-season
Model (1)
Kumho Solus TA31, Yokohoma Avid S34
Availability (2)
Standard on Limited and Hybrid Limited; Optional on Touring Plus, Touring L and Touring L Plus
Size and Type (2)
235/60R18 BSW, All-season
Model (2)
Michelin Premier A/S, Bridgestone Turanza EL440, Nexen N’Priz RH7α
Availability (3)
Optional on Limited
Size and Type (3)
245/50R20 BSW, All-season
Model (3)
Kumho Solus TA31, Falken Ziex CT50

Tire brand spellings are as printed on the sheet.

Source: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2018 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica at 22–32 MPG combined; the 3.6L 6-cylinder + 89 kW motor (FWD) is the most efficient and the 3.6L 6-cylinder (FWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.RangeFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Pacifica3.6L 6-cylinderStop-Start; stop-start9-speed automatic · FWD19MPG28MPG22MPG—$2,850401
Pacifica3.6L 6-cylinder9-speed automatic · FWD18MPG28MPG22MPG—$2,850416
Pacifica Hybrid3.6L 6-cylinder + 89 kW motorPHEV; stop-startCVT (continuously variable) · FWD32MPG33MPG32MPG570 mi$1,950106
On electricity: 84 MPGe combined (89 city / 78 highway), 33 miles of electric range, 40 kWh per 100 miles. EPA blended gas-and-electric rating: 52 MPG.

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
LStandard
235/65R17Kumho Solus TA31; Yokohama Avid S34
17 × 7 in, steel
BSW, all-season
LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Hybrid Touring and Hybrid Touring LStandard
235/65R17Kumho Solus TA31; Yokohama Avid S34
17 × 7 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
Limited and Hybrid LimitedStandard
235/60R18Michelin Premier A/S; Bridgestone Turanza EL440; Nexen N’Priz RH7α
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
Touring Plus, Touring L and Touring L PlusOptional
235/60R18Michelin Premier A/S; Bridgestone Turanza EL440; Nexen N’Priz RH7α
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
LimitedOptional
245/50R20Kumho Solus TA31; Falken Ziex CT50
20 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver-side door opening), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact spare, inflatable spare (60 psi) or tire service kit, depending on equipment; the compact spare has no pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.5 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2018 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

Schedule

A dot means the service is due at that mileage.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV joints
  • Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Service20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Replace spark plugs
Flush and replace the engine, power electronics, and battery coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever comes first
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
Compare with another year

2018 Chrysler Pacifica fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Model version

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Fuel tank (approximate)3.6L engines19 gal71 L
Engine oil with filter3.6L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified)5 qt4.7 L
Cooling system3.6L engine, standard duty cooling13.1 qt12.4 L
3.6L engine, heavy duty cooling13.4 qt12.7 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant3.6L engine
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula (OAT)
Engine oil3.6L engine
SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
ZF 8 & 9 speed ATF
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 brake fluid (SAE J1703); DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable
Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid
RefrigerantSingle A/C system
R-1234yf, 1.94 lb (880 g)
—
RefrigerantDual A/C system
R-1234yf, 2.31 lb (1050 g)
—
A/C compressor oilSingle A/C system
PAG oil PSD-1, 140 ml
—
A/C compressor oilDual A/C system
PAG oil PSD-1, 190 ml
—

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.519 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant reservoir filled to the MAX level.
  • Check the oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern twice; recheck torque after 25 miles.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica: 15 recall campaigns, 1,120 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Chrysler Pacifica Van FWD
11.6% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (15)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchorDecember 18, 2025 · Campaign 25V876000

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.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 25V876000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptaclesJanuary 17, 2023 · Campaign 23V010000

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.

Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 23V010000 on NHTSA.gov
Hybrid propulsion systemFebruary 11, 2022 · Campaign 22V077000Park outside

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). A vehicle fire can occur when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly.

Campaign 22V077000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dashJune 9, 2020 · Campaign 20V334000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ("PHEV"). The 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance.

Risk: A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.

Fix: FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced.

Campaign 20V334000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraDecember 12, 2019 · Campaign 19V886000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE2.

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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryMay 9, 2019 · Campaign 19V348000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.

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Suspension: front: control arm: lower armFebruary 28, 2019 · Campaign 19V143000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.

Risk: A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front knuckle and lower control arm for damage, replacing the components as necessary. The right front lower control arm knuckle pinch bolt will be replaced with a larger-diameter pinch bolt. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

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Hybrid propulsion systemOctober 19, 2018 · Campaign 18V740000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). After the vehicle has been operating in PHEV propulsion mode, the gas-fueled engine may not restart properly resulting in unburned fuel entering the exhaust catalyst.

Risk: The improperly started engine could result in a loss of motive power increasing the risk of a crash or the unburned fuel in the catalyst may ignite increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: FCA will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain controller module software, and inspect and replace the catalytic converter as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.

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Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V524000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

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Power train: axle assembly: axle shaftJuly 26, 2018 · Campaign 18V493000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint.

Risk: If the axle shaft disengages from the CV joint, the vehicle will have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right halfshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U80.

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Power train: automatic transmissionJuly 26, 2018 · Campaign 18V492000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.

Risk: If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.

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Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control moduleJune 14, 2018 · Campaign 18V395000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Risk: If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.

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Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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EquipmentDecember 21, 2017 · Campaign 17V824000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.

Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

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Seat belts: rear/otherAugust 31, 2017 · Campaign 17V542000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.

Risk: Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T54.

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Owner complaints by component

Complaints
1,120
Crashes
31
Fires
26
Injuries
19
  • Engine441
  • Electrical system375
  • Power train199
  • Steering196
  • Unknown or other148
  • Hybrid propulsion system77
  • Fuel/propulsion system67
  • Vehicle speed control48

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Pacifica, Pacifica Hybrid, Pacifica PHEV. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.

Great Lakes owner notes

What counts on a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica from Michigan to Tennessee

None of the factory data on this page changes from one region to the next, but what deserves a second look does. Below are the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica lines that matter for a Lansing winter, a spring of broken pavement, a boat on the hitch or a long descent in the hills.

Tire choices for squall and thaw

Big wheels look good, but after a March commute on Detroit or Cleveland streets they are the ones that come home bent. This year's sizes run from 235/65R17 on 17-inch wheels to 245/50R20 on 20-inch wheels; the smaller fitment carries a taller sidewall that absorbs pothole strikes and usually costs less to replace.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Factory oil: SAE 0W-20, 5 qt per change with a filter. A Grand Rapids or Toledo January can leave an engine at single digits overnight, and at start-up the oil has to reach the top of the engine fast. The 0W part of the grade is its cold-flow rating, so keep it rather than going thicker for winter. Short trips that never fully warm the engine let moisture collect in the oil; a longer drive clears it.

Battery checks before the cold

The schedule includes a battery inspection at each oil change, with the terminals cleaned and tightened as required. Do it before the first cold snap: corrosion at the terminals adds resistance exactly when a frozen engine needs the most current from the battery. A load test each fall is worth adding once the battery is a few winters old.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

Every 2018 version in the factory data is front-wheel drive; no all-wheel or four-wheel drive was offered. That works through a Great Lakes winter on proper winter tires, which matter more on packed snow than the number of driven wheels. Hills are the harder test, from steep Cincinnati side streets to back roads in West Virginia, so carry momentum gently and avoid spinning the tires.

Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads

Listed ground clearance: 5.1 inches. Two places in this region test it. One is a snowbelt side street after a squall, where frozen ruts form before the plow comes back. The other is a gravel road up an Appalachian hollow, where a high crown and washouts can catch a low underbody. Knowing the figure helps you choose a line instead of guessing.

Gravel hollow roads and the air filter

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Octane from the owner data

The owner data specifies 87 octane. A higher grade than the manual asks for adds cost without benefit, while a lower one than required makes the engine pull back ignition timing, which shows most under load on a long Appalachian climb.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2018 Pacifica. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica questions

How much oil does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5 qt / 4.7 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica use?

3.6L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

At 20,000 miles: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica at 22–32 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder + 89 kW motor, CVT (continuously variable), FWD: 32 MPG combined on gas (32 city / 33 highway), 84 MPGe on electricity with 33 miles of electric range. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica use?

Factory tire sizes: 235/65R17 (L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Hybrid Touring and Hybrid Touring L); 235/60R18 (Limited and Hybrid Limited, Touring Plus, Touring L and Touring L Plus); 245/50R20 (Limited). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver-side door opening), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

Touring is now called Hybrid Touring Plus; New trims: L, Hybrid Touring L and Hybrid Limited; Powertrain: 3.6-liter Atkinson Cycle V-6 Hybrid with electrically variable joins the lineup; New option packages: Interior Protection Package, Hybrid Special Appearance Package and S Model Appearance Package.

Does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica have recalls?

NHTSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The most recent: Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement (December 2025), Electrical system: wiring (January 2023), and Hybrid propulsion system (February 2022). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

Owners have filed 1,120 complaints about the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (441), electrical system (375), and power train (199). 31 complaints involved a crash and 26 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is 5 out of 5 stars (Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD: 5). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.