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2023 Chrysler Pacifica

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Pacifica.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica employs a 5.0‑quart oil capacity with 0W‑20 API viscosity and is paired with an Automatic 9‑speed transmission, delivering EPA fuel economy of 19 city/28 highway/22 combined mpg. Its reliability record shows 137 total owner complaints, with air‑bag issues accounting for the primary complaint area and 12 recalls documented, a level that sits well below the 1,482 complaints recorded in the 2017 model year but above the single‑complaint baseline of 2003, reflecting a moderated but still notable safety concern. The 2023 Pacifica thus balances its EPA‑rated fuel economy with a comparatively refined complaint profile within the model’s recent history.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020062004

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/28/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

Tire size235/65R17 104TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7; Optional: 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68191349AC
Engine air filter68214516AA alt 68235291AB
Spark plugSP225755AB
Battery56029759AB alt 56029758AB
Front wiper blades68197138AC alt 68316740AA
Thermostat68217305AH
Cabin air filter68597396AA

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
Wheelbase121.7 in
Curb weight4883 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 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 road tests for the Pacifica of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2017 Touring
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Hybrid Limited 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh7.80 sec16.20 sec260 hpFWD
2024eHybrid Premium S Appearance 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh7.30 sec15.80 sec260 hpFWD
2024eHybrid Pinnacle 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh7.50 sec15.80 sec260 hpFWD
2024eHybrid Pinnacle 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh7.70 sec16.00 sec260 hpFWD
2021S Limited 3.6L V67.80 sec16.00 sec287 hpAWD
2021eHybrid Pinnacle 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh7.90 sec16.10 sec260 hpFWD
2021Pinnacle 3.6L V67.90 sec16.10 sec287 hpAWD
2021Pinnacle 3.6L V68.00 sec16.20 sec287 hpAWD

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 API engine oil, 70W-80 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.0 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil70W-80
Differential Gear Oil70W-80
Engine Coolant Capacity15.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsBearing Cap Bolts: 7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugPTU: 30.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugDrain and Fill: 26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugFill: 17.0 ft-lbs, Drain: 26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub120.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub120.0 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
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypePSD-1 Only
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity2.0 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil Capacity7.61 oz

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 149.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 110.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.0
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.040; Rear: 0.409
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: Do not use a torque wrench. 125°. Step 5: Loosen all fasteners in reverse order of installation. Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 9: Do not use a torque wrench. 130°.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) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · 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 2023 Chrysler Pacifica shows a modest 137 complaints and 12 recalls, a decline from the 2019 peak of 1482 complaints and 11 recalls but still higher than the 20202022 plateau. Across the generation, complaint volume dropped sharply after 2017, with 2023’s 137 complaints falling well below the 2018 high of 821 and the 2019 low of 337, indicating a downward trend in consumer issues. Recall activity peaked in 2018 (12) and 2023 (12), matching the 2023 figure, suggesting the 2023 model year has a similar recall burden to the most recent high‑point years. The top complaint areas in 2023—Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown/Other, and Power Train/Engine—mirror recurring themes from earlier years, but the overall lower complaint count implies improved reliability. With no fire complaints and only three crash complaints, the 2023 Pacifica represents a relatively clean year within the current arc, making it a solid choice for a used buyer seeking fewer reported problems.

12
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
325
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
137
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 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 137 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags28
Electrical System11
Unknown Or Other10
Power Train,Engine9
Power Train8
Engine7
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine5
Electrical System,Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V010000Electrical System:Wiring:Connectors/Plugs/ReceptaclesReported 17/01/2023

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. Remedy: 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…

23V500000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 20/07/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles. The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 325 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
9100803 Rev 12026-06-29Structure1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately. Turn the fog lamp on for…
S2523000057 REV.A2026-06-29Seats1st Row Armrest Not Holding Position, Being Broken, Being Too Low, Or Touching The…
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2508000025 REV.A2026-06-26Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)

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 2023 Pacifica take?

5.0 qt of Mopar® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395. Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the API Starburst trademark, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Pacifica have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Pacifica get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.