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2017 Chrysler Pacifica — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Pacifica 3.6L. Covers both the standard and High Output 3.6L.

Body VANEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan built on the RU platform, powered by a 3.6L engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy of 18 city, 28 highway, and 22 combined mpg while requiring 5.0 quarts of 0W-20 viscosity oil. This model year represents the redesigned generation of the Pacifica nameplate, replacing the previous Town & Country platform. In terms of reliability, the 2017 model holds an unfortunate distinction within the complaint history spanning 2003 through 2026, recording the highest number of owner complaints at 1,482 with 11 total recalls, the majority of which centered on the engine category. While this represents significant early production issues compared to the model line's nadir of just one complaint in 2003, it indicates that this generation experienced more widespread problems during its initial years on the road than other model years in the Pacifica's history.

Model year201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/28/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 750 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68191349AC. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68191349AC
Engine air filter68214516AA alt 68235291AB
Spark plugSP225755AB
BatteryBBH7F001AA alt 56029759AA
Front wiper blades68197138AC alt 68316740AA
Serpentine belt05281296AA alt 05281261AA
Thermostat68217305AH
Cabin air filter68606186AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length204.3 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase122 in
Curb weight4330 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 28 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

6.7–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2017 Touring
260–287 hpHorsepower (as tested)
230–262 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Touring 3.6L V66.70 sec15.10 sec287 hpFWD
2017Limited 3.6L V67.30 sec15.60 sec287 hpFWD
2017Limited 3.6L V67.30 sec15.80 sec287 hpFWD
2017eHybrid Platinum 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh7.40 sec15.80 sec260 hpFWD
2017Limited 3.6L V67.40 sec15.60 sec287 hpFWD
2017Limited 3.6L V67.50 sec15.90 sec287 hpFWD
2017Touring L 3.6L V67.60 sec15.90 sec287 hpFWD
2017Limited 3.6L V67.70 sec15.90 sec287 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity13.4
Engine Oil0W-20 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)38.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 8.8; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts44.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub120.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypePSD-1
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.87-2.31 lbs
Oil Capacity6.42 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58 +- 5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27; Rear: 19
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 149; Rear: 110
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 11530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages

Prep If the threads of the old bolts are stretched or damaged, do not re-use old bolts. Do not apply additional oil to the bolt threads.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
4Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 125 degrees125 degrees
5Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order.
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
833.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
9Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 130 degrees.130 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290 degrees; M8 Outer bolts90 degrees
116.0 ft. lbs.16 ft. lbs
290.0 degrees; M8 Side bolts90 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica represents a significant peak in consumer complaints for its generation, jumping from just 2 complaints in 2016 to 1,482 in 2017. This volume began a steady decline in subsequent years, dropping to 821 complaints in 2018 and 337 in 2019. For the 2017 model, the most frequent issues involved the Engine (214), Power Train (205), and Steering (146), although the data does not specify the root causes of these failures. The target year also recorded 11 recalls, 3 investigations, and 530 TSBs, while noting 46 crash complaints and 9 fire complaints. This positioning at the height of the generation's complaint arc suggests a period of significant instability compared to later model years. Because 2017 is the highest-complaint year in the federal record, it is not a recommended year to buy.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
530
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,482
Owner complaints
46 involved a crash · 9 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’03’04’05’06’07’08’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,482 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine214
Power Train205
Steering146
Unknown Or Other97
Electrical System86
Power Train,Engine59
Electrical System,Engine38
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine38

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V395000Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control ModuleReported 14/06/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 530 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S26230000462026-06-25StructureCalibration Requirements For The Power Sliding Door Module (PSDM).
S2623000041 REV.A2026-06-19StructurePower Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar…
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
91008352026-06-08Electrical SystemPrior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online…
S26230000412026-06-05Electrical SystemPower Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 5.0 qtRU-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 68191349ACEngine air filter 68214516AASpark plug SP225755ABBattery BBH7F001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Pacifica 3.6L take?

5.0 qt of 0W-20 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Pacifica have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.