Used 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Consumer Reviews
Beauty is only skin deep
I am proud to have taken the leap into the realm of electric plug-in vehicles. I was ready to step away from gasoline only vehicles but knew I was taking a chance at buying the Pacifica hybrid when it’s only been out less than a year since the first major recall that removed it from the market. I was hoping that buying the re-introduced model would have resolved any problems. But since ownership there have been already two recalls. My rearview camera has very odd color rendition especially transitioning from the garage and entering day late. I frequently get a message on my infotainment system to enter a security code to unlock the radio. Most recently after charging in my garage all night. The hybrid van did not start accessories worked but the vehicle would not start. I had to tow it to the dealer. They have been unable to reproduce the problem after three days. I currently have 10,000 miles on the vehicle. I am quite unnerved that source of the problem has not been found. I predict I will take possession of my vehicle again without this problem being resolved. I expect to wait for the van to stop running or fail to start either in my garage or worse, hundreds of miles away on a road trip. My trust and faith in this Chrysler product is seriously a question. My kids love the seats and comfort and are oblivious to the electrical problems! Interestingly, the installed interactive screens are used by kids to connect their devices to watch movies, youtube, etc.
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Love our Pacifica Hybrid!
This vehicle has everything, it has great mileage, is comfortable, and handles well.
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Pacifica plugin hybrid
Great to drive 16000+ miles on 4 tanks of gas. The cars' computer does not indicate that but I know how little gas I have purchased. The majority of trips are around 30 miles local travel. Wish it had just a little more plug in power since this is the limit of battery only range. Original tires are no good in snow. I have not installed winter tires. Van is too low to the ground and scrapes plastic bumper when entering some driveways.
Very happy but has some questions.
Let me start by saying this van is great. But I'm not getting the promised 30+ miles on full charge. I average about 20-25 even at the best most efficient driving (not going past 55 mph). I tried everything, no A/C, no heater, no radio but the best I could get is about 25. My drive unfortunately everyday averages 30 which is why I jumped into getting Pacifica. I am using an installed level 2 charger which works well. It however stops at 80% charging and there is no setting I can force charge the van to 100%. The level 2 charger (indicating 80% charge) is consistent with the 20-25 mile range it actually does. The van LCD panel and light indicator shows 100% charge though. But the performance range is definitely in the low 20 miles. I may have to bring it to the dealer to be checked.
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UFO Mothership with Zero Inertial Drive
Amazing minivan, it's almost comical that the van is getting way better MPG than my compact cars. Saves time, less frequent visit to the pump which almost always needed at the least opportune time (eg. rushing to airport, work, dr. apptment etc). The 6 cyl ICE engine is also velvety smooth, can't say the same about 1st gen Chevy Volt and Ford CMax, engines - too underpowered in the later, which means the they're noisy when driven on hilly road. A great way to save the environment, if you have kids and haven't been thinking about the greenhouses and the havoc it's wrecking in the world, then shame of you. At the same time this is way more practical than pure BEV, which runs into issues doing road trips ie. ICEd chargers, broken chargers, long wait time, charge taper off etc., etc. In the city which's 80-90% of your driving, it'll run purely on electric. Runs 100% electric for my commute, charge at home and at work. Savings at the wallet? Don't just look at the gas vs electric bill, consider the brake pads that you save, the less frequent trips to the dealers for oil change. If nothing else consider that slash and burn agriculture saves a ton of money too, may even lower food prices, at least at the beginning that's until the chicken comes home to roost. If the cost isn't prohibitive to you, do the right thing, your kids and grand kids will thank you later..
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