ChryslerPacifica20193.6L/chrysler/pacifica/2019/3-6l/
RU platform

2019 Chrysler Pacifica — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Pacifica 3.6L. Covers both the standard and High Output 3.6L.

Body VANEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

Anchored on the RU platform, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica 3.6L is a VAN powered by a 3.6L engine and Automatic 9-spd transmission that achieves EPA estimates of 18/28/22 mpg. Maintenance involves 5.0 qt of 0W-20 oil, yet the vehicle's research profile is shaped by 337 total owner complaints and 9 recalls, primarily concerning Service Brakes. Contextualized against the model's complaint history from 2003 to 2026, the 2019 total sits well below the 2017 peak of 1482 complaints, representing a lower volume than the model's highest recorded complaint count.

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 H7 · 730 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 H7 · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/65R17 104TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7; Optional: 7, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68191349AC
Engine air filter68214516AA alt 68235291AB
Spark plugSP225755AB
BatteryBBH6A001AA alt BBAUX101AB
Front wiper blades68197138AC alt 68316740AA
Serpentine belt05281261AA alt 05281296AA
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.

7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 2019 S Limited
287 hpHorsepower (as tested)
262 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019S Limited 3.6L V67.60 sec15.90 sec287 hpFWD
2018Limited 3.6L V67.30 sec15.60 sec287 hpFWD
2018eHybrid Limited 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh7.40 sec15.80 sec260 hpFWD
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

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 130 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.4 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity13.1, Heavy Duty Cooling
Engine CoolantMS-12106

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub120.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypePSD-1
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity2.0 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeMopar POE Oil or Equivalent
Oil Capacity7.61 oz

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum53.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum63.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 19.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 149.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 110.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.04 in; Rear: 0.04 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.040; Rear: .409
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0004; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor Runout.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs., Step 4: Turn 125° do not use a torque wrench., Step 5: Loosen all fasteners., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: Turn 130° do not use a torque wrench.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) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

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 2019 Chrysler Pacifica sits in a transitional position within its generation, showing a sharp decline from the launch-year crisis of 2017 (1,482 complaints) and the elevated 2018 figures (821 complaints) down to 337 complaints in 2019. Recalls also decreased from 12 in 2018 to 9 in 2019, while NHTSA investigations remained stable at 3, suggesting the vehicle was still under active scrutiny but with fewer systemic problems emerging. The top complaint areas—Service Brakes (33), Powertrain (29), and Electrical System (26)—indicate persistent hardware and drivetrain concerns that were not fully resolved by this model year. Compared to subsequent model years, 2019's complaint volume (337) is roughly double that of 2020 (162) but roughly in line with 2021 (349), suggesting incremental improvement continued beyond 2019. The 11 crash complaints and 3 fire complaints in 2019 are notable but represent a small fraction of total complaints. The takeaway: 2019 Pacificas represent a meaningful improvement over the troubled launch years, but buyers should budget for thorough pre-purchase inspections of the brake, powertrain, and electrical systems given the documented complaint areas, and verify all nine recalls have been completed.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
519
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
337
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 3 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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 337 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes33
Power Train29
Unknown Or Other28
Electrical System26
Steering24
Engine20
Power Train,Engine13
Electrical System,Engine13

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V348000Electrical System:12V/24V/48V BatteryReported 09/05/2019

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… Remedy: 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…

18V524000Electrical System:Wiring:Front UnderhoodReported 09/08/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 519 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
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…
1128572026-06-15Unknown Or OtherHEATER - ELECTRIC COOLANT
1128562026-06-15Unknown Or OtherHEATER - ELECTRIC COOLANT

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Pacifica 3.6L take?

5.0 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Pacifica have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 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.