2021 Chrysler Pacifica safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
11
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 8 report injuries (11 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles were involved in 16 fatal crashes with 11 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskBattery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the… · Jun 4, 2026
- Crash riskRetractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured · Dec 17, 2025
- Crash riskPlease refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information · Dec 17, 2025
- Crash riskAn improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the… · Oct 24, 2024
- Crash riskRadio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying · Jun 13, 2024
- Crash riskAn internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an… · Jan 17, 2023
- Crash riskSecond-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the… · Mar 24, 2022