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Chrysler Pacifica · Model year 2021

2021 Chrysler Pacifica specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 20 manufacturer publications, and towing ratings up to 3,600 lb.

Max towing
3,600 lb
Horsepower
287 hp
Combined MPG
20–30
Recalls
7
2021 Chrysler Pacifica towing capacity: up to 3,600 lbEvery 2021 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2021 towing chart

What changed for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica compared with 2020.

All the differences we found (1 more highlights plus full equipment lists)
  • New to the equipment chart: Harman Kardon, 19 speakers, 10-in. subwoofer*, Stow 'n Place, Platinum Chrome roof rack and Second-row captain's chairs.

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Harman Kardon, 19 speakers, 10-in. subwoofer* — standard: Pacifica Pinnacle — optional: Pacifica Limited
  • Liftgate — hands-free power — standard: Pacifica Limited, Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Premium quilted Caramel Nappa leather with second row lumbar pillows — standard: Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Roof Rack: Stow 'n Place, Platinum Chrome — standard: Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Second-row captain's chairs — standard: Pacifica Pinnacle
  • 17-in machined with Baltic Gray pockets** — standard: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited
  • 17-in Tech Silver* — standard: Pacifica Touring L
  • 17-in. Silver Litho — standard: Pacifica Touring
  • 18-in. Fine Silver — optional: Pacifica Touring
  • 18-in. Foreshadow — optional: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited
  • 18-in. Full Polish — optional: Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited
  • 18-in. polished with Baltic Gray pockets** — standard: Pacifica Pinnacle
  • 20-in. Foreshadow* — optional: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited
  • 20-in. machined face with Baltic Gray pockets* — optional: Pacifica Limited
  • 20-in. polished with Baltic Gray pockets* — standard: Pacifica Pinnacle
  • 245/50R20 BSW All-season self-sealing* — standard: Pacifica Pinnacle — optional: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited
  • 245/60R18 BSW All-season self-sealing — standard: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited
  • AWD Suspension* — standard: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited, Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Black grille with Platinum Chrome surround — standard: Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Door Handles: Platinum Chrome — standard: Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Driveline: AWD* — optional: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited, Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Driveline: FWD — standard: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited, Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Glass — acoustic glass, first row — standard: Pacifica Limited, Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Glass — acoustic windshield — standard: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited, Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Inflator kit with sealant — standard: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L — optional: Pacifica Limited, Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Pedestrian AEB — standard: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited, Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Storage: Integrated Premium Console — standard: Pacifica Limited
  • Storage: Integrated Ultra Console — standard: Pacifica Pinnacle
  • Third-row lockout — standard: Pacifica Touring, Pacifica Touring L, Pacifica Limited, Pacifica Pinnacle

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Inflatable spare tire kit with sealant
  • 17-in. aluminum
  • 17-in. polished aluminum with painted pockets
  • 18-in. aluminum
  • 18-in. aluminum painted
  • 20-in. aluminum painted
  • 20-in. polished aluminum with painted pockets
  • Fog Lamps: Premium
  • Headlamps: Daytime running lamps
  • Headlamps: Dual high-intensity discharge
  • Headlamps: Quad halogen projector
  • Speed control
  • Windshield Wipers: Front, variable/intermittent

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2020 and 2021. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2021 Chrysler Pacifica specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2021 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 and 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. 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
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)
N/A (combined city/highway)
Assembly Plant
Saltillo South 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
84 hp (63 kW)
Motor B: Power
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
Antilock 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
38.3 (972)
Overhang — Rear
44.3 (1,127)
Track — Front
68.2 (1,734)
Track — Rear
68.2 (1,735)
Overall Length
204.3 (5189)
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)
12.3
Departure Angle (degrees)
18.6
Ground Clearance
5.1 (130)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
—
Aero CdA
—
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)
5,010 (2273)
Weight Distribution (percent front/rear)
55.5/44.5

— not listed or not applicable

Accommodations2 specs
Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows)
2/2/3
Total SAE Volume, cu. ft.
197.3
Accommodations22 specs
front
Headroom40.1 (1,020)
Headroom with sunroof38.4 (975)
Legroom41.1 (1,045)
Shoulder room63.8 (1,622)
Hip room59.0 (1,500)
Seat travel8.7 (220)
Recliner angle range (degrees)58
First row SAE volume, cu. ft.61.1
second row
Headroom39.6 (1,006)
Headroom with sunroof38.0 (966)
Legroom39.0 (992)
Minimum knee clearance4.8 (123)
Shoulder room63.0 (1,602)
Hip room64.8 (1,647)
Second row SAE volume, cu. ft.56.5
third row
Headroom38.7 (984)
Headroom with sunroof38.7 (984)
Legroom36.5 (929)
Knee clearance3.5 (89)
Shoulder room61.2 (1,555)
Hip room49.5 (1,258)
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
Wheels3 specs
17-inch18-inch
AvailabilityStandard on Hybrid Touring and Touring LStandard on Limited and Pinnacle, packaged on Hybrid Touring and Hybrid Touring L
Type and materialCast aluminumCast aluminum
Size17 x 718 x 7.5
Tires3 specs
17-inch18-inch
AvailabilityStandard on Hybrid TouringStandard on Limited and Pinnacle, optional/packaged on Hybrid Touring, Hybrid Touring L
Size and type235/65R17 BSW, All-season235/60R18 BSW, All-season
ModelYokohama Avid S34Michelin Premier All-season self-sealing, Nexen N’Priz RH7

Source: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2021 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2021 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-cylinder9-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—$3,100450

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.

2021 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 TouringStandard
235/65R17Yokohama Avid S34
17 × 7 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
Limited and PinnacleStandard
235/60R18Michelin Premier All-season self-sealing; Nexen N’Priz RH7
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season, self-sealing
Hybrid Touring and Hybrid Touring LOptional
235/60R18Michelin Premier All-season self-sealing; Nexen N’Priz RH7
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season, self-sealing; packaged

Gas (3.6-liter V-6), FWD and AWD

FitsTireWheelType
Touring and Touring LStandard
235/65R17Yokohama Avid S34
17 × 7 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
Limited (FWD)Standard
235/60R18Michelin Premier All-season
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
Touring and Touring L (FWD, S Appearance Package)Optional
235/60R18Michelin Premier All-season
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
Touring, Touring L and Limited (AWD)Standard
235/60R18Michelin Premier All-season self-sealing
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season, self-sealing; see issues
AWD modelsOptional
245/60/R18Pirelli PZero self-sealing
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season, self-sealing; late availability
PinnacleStandard
245/50R20Falken Ziex CT50
20 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season
Touring, Touring L and LimitedOptional
245/50R20Pirelli PZero self-sealing
20 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
BSW, all-season, self-sealing; late availability
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 (2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Specifications, 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2021 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.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

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

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace cabin air filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Inspect front accessory drive tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace cabin air filter
Replace spark plugsThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply.
Replace the front accessory drive belt
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Replace PCV valve

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires 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 the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions. If required, replace engine air cleaner filter
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2021 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 engine5 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 OAT formula, or equivalentMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula OAT
Engine oil3.6L engine
SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar
Engine oil filter
Mopar filter, or one meeting SAE/USCAR-36 performance requirements
Mopar Engine Oil Filter

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 coolant reservoir filled to MAX.
  • Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Engine oil brands named in the manual include Mopar, Pennzoil and Shell Helix.
  • Recheck lug nut/bolt torque after 25 miles (40 km).

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

2021 Chrysler Pacifica recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica: 7 recall campaigns, 407 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 (7)

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 25V877000

Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. 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: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Campaign 25V877000 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
Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraJune 13, 2024 · Campaign 24V436000Over-the-air fix

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Campaign 24V436000 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
Show 1 older recall
Seats: mid/rear assemblyMarch 24, 2022 · Campaign 22V181000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Risk: An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z22.

Campaign 22V181000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
407
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Injuries
11
  • Electrical system169
  • Engine149
  • Power train123
  • Fuel/propulsion system81
  • Unknown or other56
  • Back over prevention36
  • Vehicle speed control23
  • Steering17

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.

2021 Chrysler Pacifica owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2021 model year.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

Reading the 2021 Pacifica data for Great Lakes roads

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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica lines that matter for a Bowling Green 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.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica fluids table lists SAE 0W-20, with 5 qt per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch 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

Factory drive configurations for 2021: front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Pacifica confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Antifreeze for both ends of the year

The system holds 13.1 to 13.4 qt of OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula). Stellantis manuals call for a 50/50 mix, good to about -34°F (-37°C), which is colder than a typical Great Lakes winter night; the real risk is dilution from top-ups with plain water. The same mix raises the boiling point for a loaded summer climb through the Tennessee mountains. A cheap tester checks the strength each fall.

Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads

Listed ground clearance: 5.1 to 5.4 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.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2021 Pacifica. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2021 Chrysler Pacifica questions

How much oil does the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica use?

3.6L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar filter, or one meeting SAE/USCAR-36 performance requirements (SAE/USCAR-36).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2021 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 cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2021 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica get?

The EPA rates the 2021 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica use?

Factory tire sizes: 235/65R17 (Hybrid Touring, Touring and Touring L); 235/60R18 (Limited and Pinnacle, Hybrid Touring and Hybrid Touring L, Limited (FWD)); 245/60/R18 (AWD models); 245/50R20 (Pinnacle, Touring, Touring L and 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?

Touring is now called Pacifica Touring; Touring L is now called Pacifica Touring L; Limited is now called Pacifica Limited; New trim: Pacifica Pinnacle.

Does the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica have recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The most recent: Electrical system: propulsion system (June 2026), Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement (December 2025), and Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement (December 2025). 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?

Owners have filed 407 complaints about the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (169), engine (149), and power train (123). 12 complaints involved a crash and 1 complaint 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2021 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.