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2020 Chrysler Pacifica specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2020 Chrysler Pacifica or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 20 manufacturer publications and its towing capacity (up to 3,600 lb), straight from the factory sources.

Max towing
3,600 lb
Horsepower
287 hp
Combined MPG
20–30
Recalls
6
2020 Chrysler Pacifica towing capacity: up to 3,600 lbEvery 2020 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2020 towing chart

What changed for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica

The 2020 Pacifica versus 2019: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found (6 more highlights plus full equipment lists)
  • Dropped trims: L and LX.
  • Powertrain no longer listed: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing with nine-speed automatic.
  • New option packages: Red S Appearance, S Appearance and Tire and Wheel Group.
  • Newly available: Dual-pane panoramic sunroof (Touring L).
  • No longer standard or offered on some trims: Power sliding (Limited), Alpine, 13 speakers (Touring L) and Third-row power-folding Stow ’n Go bench seat (Touring L Plus).
  • New to the equipment chart: Stow ‘n Assist, driver side and Stow ‘n Assist, passenger side.

Newly standard

  • 18-in. aluminum — Limited
  • Battery: 730-amp, maintenance-free — Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Driver seat memory — Touring L, Touring L Plus
  • Mirrors: Illuminated visor vanity — Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Storage: Lower instrument panel cubby — Touring L Plus

Newly available

  • Doors: Dual-pane panoramic sunroof — Touring L

No longer offered on some trims

  • Doors: Power sliding — Limited
  • Sound Systems: Alpine, 13 speakers — Touring L
  • Third-row power-folding Stow ’n Go bench seat — Touring L Plus
  • Alternator: 220-amp — Touring L

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Stow ‘n Assist, driver side — standard: Touring, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited
  • Stow ‘n Assist, passenger side — standard: Touring L Plus, Limited — optional: Touring, Touring L
  • Sunroof: Dual-pane panoramic — optional: Touring, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Limited
  • 17-in. polished aluminum with painted pockets — standard: Touring L Plus
  • Headlamps: Daytime running lamps — standard: Touring, Touring L, Touring L Plus

Hybrid: Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Hands-free sliding doors and liftgate — standard: Hybrid Limited
  • Front and rear, power with driver one-touch up/down — standard: Hybrid Limited

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Foldaway, power, heated body-color upper
  • Second-row deluxe bench seats with third-row Stow ’n Go
  • 17-in. polished aluminum
  • 17-in. steel with covers
  • Air Conditioning: Three-zone manual temperature control
  • Alternator: 160-amp
  • Auto Advance ’n Return, driver’s side
  • Auto Advance ’n Return, passenger side
  • Battery: 650-amp
  • Door Handles: Black
  • Driver and front passenger manual temperature control
  • Grille: Black
  • Headlamps: Quad halogen reflector
  • Lighting: Map/dome reading lamps
  • Mirrors: Rearview day/night
  • Remote proximity
  • Storage: Floor console
  • Suspension: Normal-duty
  • Tire service kit
  • Windows: Power front with driver one-touch

Hybrid: No longer on the equipment chart

  • Handsfree sliding doors and liftgate

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2019 and 2020. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2020 Chrysler Pacifica specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 specification sheets.

Spec sheet
General information4 specs
Vehicle Type
Multipurpose vehicle
Assembly Plant
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date
2016 as a 2017 model
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
Engine3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eHybrid (Atkinson cycle)Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eHybrid (Atkinson cycle)15 specs
Availability
Standard
Type and Description
60-degree dual overhead cam engine
Displacement
220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
96 mm x 83 mm
Valve System
24-valve, end pivot roller finger followers and continuous variable-valve timing on both intake and exhaust cams; chain-driven
Fuel System
Port-fuel injection (PFI)
Construction
High-pressure die-cast A380 aluminum block with iron liners and semi-permanent mold A319 aluminum heads
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Total System Power
Estimated 260 hp (194 kW)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane, or E0 to E15
Oil Capacity
5 quarts (4.7 liter)
Coolant Capacity
7.2 quarts (6.8 liter)
Emission Controls
Integrated cast-aluminum header manifolds; positive crankcase ventilation; intake and exhaust cam phasers; evaporative emissions system
EPA Fuel Economy (Electric+Gas / Gas)
82 MPGe / 30 MPG (combined city/highway)
Assembly Plant
Trenton Engine Complex, Trenton, Michigan and Saltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico
TransmissioneFlite electrically variableTransmission: eFlite electrically variable4 specs
Availability
Standard
Description
Electrically variable transmission with dual-motor EV drive capability
Motor A — Power
Estimated 84 hp (63 kW)
Motor B — Power
Estimated 114 hp (85 kW)
Hybrid battery pack2 specs
Availability
Standard
Description
High voltage, 96 cell Li-ion, 16kWh total energy, 360-volt 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
Four-wheel antilock disc regenerative brakes, 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
68.2 (1,734)
Track — Rear
68.2 (1,735)
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)
13.5
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)
12.5
Departure Angle (degrees)
18.6
Ground Clearance
5.1 (130)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.298
Aero CdA
9.85
Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (L)
16.5 (62.5)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg)
6,300 (2,858)
Towing Capacity, lbs. (kg)
Not recommended for hybrid models
EPA Curb Weight, lbs. (kg)
4,987 (2,262)
Weight Distribution (percent front/rear)
56.5/43.5
Accommodations29 specs
Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows)
2/2/3
Total SAE Volume, cu. ft.
197.3
Front — Headroom
40.1 (1,020)
Front — Head Room with Sunroof
38.4 (975)
Front — Legroom
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
First Row SAE Volume, cu. ft.
61.1
Second Row — Headroom
39.6 (1,006)
Second Row — Headroom 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 SAE Volume, cu. ft.
56.5
Third Row — Headroom
38.7 (984)
Third Row — Headroom 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 SAE Volume, cu. ft.
47.5
Cargo Volume — Maximum Passenger Volume, cu. ft.
165.0
Cargo Volume — Maximum SAE Volume behind First Row, cu. ft.
140.5
Cargo Volume — Maximum SAE Volume behind Second Row, cu. ft.
87.5
Cargo Volume — Maximum SAE Volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.
32.3
Cargo Volume — Total Passenger plus Volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.
197.3
Wheels12 specs
Wheel 1 — Availability
Standard on Hybrid Touring Plus and Hybrid Touring L
Wheel 1 — Type and Material
Polished aluminum
Wheel 1 — Size
17 x 7
Wheel 2 — Availability
Standard on Hybrid Limited (optional on Hybrid Touring Plus and Hybrid Touring L)
Wheel 2 — Type and Material
Polished aluminum with painted pockets
Wheel 2 — Size
17 x 7
Wheel 3 — Availability
Optional on Hybrid Limited
Wheel 3 — Type and Material
Polished aluminum with Tech Gray pockets
Wheel 3 — Size
18 x 7.5
Wheel 4 — Availability
Packaged on Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L and Hybrid Limited
Wheel 4 — Type and Material
Black Noise aluminum
Wheel 4 — Size
18 x 7.5
Tires6 specs
Tire 1 — Availability
Standard on Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L and Hybrid Limited
Tire 1 — Size and Type
235/65R17 BSW, All-season
Tire 1 — Model
Yokohama Avid S34
Tire 2 — Availability
Optional/Packaged on Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L and Hybrid Limited
Tire 2 — Size and Type
235/60R18 BSW, All-season
Tire 2 — Model
Michelin Premier A/S, Nexen N’Priz RH7α

Source: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2020 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica at 20–30 MPG combined; the 3.6L 6-cylinder + 89 kW motor (FWD) is the most efficient and the 3.6L 6-cylinder (AWD) 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-start9-speed automatic · FWD19MPG28MPG22MPG—$2,850401
Pacifica Hybrid3.6L 6-cylinder + 89 kW motorPHEV; stop-startCVT (continuously variable) · FWD29MPG30MPG30MPG520 mi$2,100119
On electricity: 82 MPGe combined (87 city / 76 highway), 32 miles of electric range, 41 kWh per 100 miles. EPA blended gas-and-electric rating: 48 MPG.
Pacifica AWD3.6L 6-cylinder9-speed automatic · AWD17MPG25MPG20MPG—$3,100445

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.

2020 Chrysler Pacifica wheels & tires

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

Hybrid

FitsTireWheelType
Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L and Hybrid LimitedStandard
235/65R17Yokohama Avid S34
17 × 7 in, aluminum
BSW, all-season
Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L and Hybrid LimitedOptional
235/60R18Michelin Premier A/S; Nexen N’Priz RH7α
18 × 7.5 in, aluminum
BSW, all-season; optional or packaged

Gas (non-hybrid)

FitsTireWheelType
Touring, Touring L and Touring L PlusStandard
235/65R17Kumho Solus TA31; Yokohama Avid S34
17 × 7 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
LimitedStandard
235/60R18Michelin Premier A/S; Bridgestone Turanza EL440; Nexen N’Priz RH7α
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
Touring, 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 (2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Specifications, 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2020 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 or after that many years, whichever comes first.

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
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
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 plugsThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Replace front accessory drive belt
Flush and replace the engine, power electronics, and battery coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever comes firstSome vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe internal damage. If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please contact your local authorized dealer.
Replace PCV valve

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 12 volt battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • 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
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2020 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.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Fuel tank (approximate)3.6L engine19 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 coolant
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula, OAT (Organic Additive Technology), or equivalentMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil3.6L engine
API Certified SAE 0W-20 engine oilMS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection3.6L engine
87 octane (R+M)/2 method, 0-15% ethanol (no E-85)
—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
ZF 8 & 9 speed ATF, or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 brake fluidSAE J1703
Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid

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 lug nut/bolt torque again after 25 miles (40 km).
  • Tighten lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern, twice around.
  • Engine oil filler cap shows the correct SAE grade.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2020 Chrysler Pacifica recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica: 6 recall campaigns, 233 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Chrysler Pacifica Van FWD
11.6% risk
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Van FWD
10.9% risk

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

Recalls (6)

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.

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction batteryJune 4, 2026 · Campaign 26V362000Park outside

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary.

Campaign 26V362000 on NHTSA.gov
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
Air bags: side/window: curtainOctober 24, 2024 · Campaign 24V793000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.

Campaign 24V793000 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
Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraSeptember 10, 2020 · Campaign 20V191000Over-the-air fix

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.

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

Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020.

Campaign 20V191000 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

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
233
Crashes
10
Fires
3
Injuries
12
  • Electrical system92
  • Engine76
  • Power train56
  • Steering34
  • Unknown or other26
  • Fuel/propulsion system20
  • Seats11
  • Service brakes11

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. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2020 Chrysler Pacifica owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica against salt, snow and steep grades

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2020 factory size is 235/65R17, the largest 245/50R20. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 17-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

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.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

A Pacifica left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Which wheels do the pulling

This model year was built with front-wheel drive only. On an icy grade, smooth throttle beats wheelspin, and winter tires do more for a front-wheel drive vehicle than any other change. When lake-effect snow turns an interstate white in minutes, leave several car lengths more than usual and let the vehicles with driven wheels at both ends sort themselves out ahead of you.

Fuel reserve for storm closures

Fuel capacity: 19 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.

Filters for dust and pollen

The cabin air filter first comes up at 20,000 miles. Spring pollen in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys is heavy, and a clogged cabin filter also slows the defroster in winter because it chokes the blower's airflow. It is a five-minute job on most vehicles.

Fuel grade and winter reserve

Fuel requirement: 87 octane. In winter, keeping the tank above half is a sensible habit across the Great Lakes states, because lake-effect pileups and mountain snow on I-64 or I-77 can leave traffic stopped for hours, and fuel is your heat.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2020 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2020 Chrysler Pacifica questions

How much oil does the 2020 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 2020 Chrysler Pacifica use?

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

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal 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 2020 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 2020 Chrysler Pacifica get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica at 20–30 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: 30 MPG combined on gas (29 city / 30 highway), 82 MPGe on electricity with 32 miles of electric range; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica use?

Factory tire sizes: 235/65R17 (Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L and Hybrid Limited, Touring, Touring L and Touring L Plus); 235/60R18 (Hybrid Touring Plus, Hybrid Touring L and Hybrid Limited, Limited, Touring, 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 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?

Hybrid: Touring L is now called Hybrid Touring L; Hybrid: Limited is now called Hybrid Limited; Hybrid new trim: Hybrid Touring; Hybrid dropped trim: Touring Plus.

Does the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica. The most recent: Electrical system: propulsion system (June 2026), Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement (December 2025), and Air bags: side/window (October 2024). 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 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?

Owners have filed 233 complaints about the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (92), engine (76), and power train (56). 10 complaints involved a crash and 3 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 2020 Chrysler Pacifica's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica is 5 out of 5 stars (Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD: 5 and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 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.