2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Review

Name: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Brand: Chrysler

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Edmunds' Expert Review

by Travis Langness

Pros

Capable of traveling up to 33 miles on electric power
Interior feels premium and upscale
Every model is loaded with convenience and luxury features
CVT automatic is much smoother than the standard Pacifica's nine-speed automatic

Cons

Can't fold second-row seats into floor due to hybrid battery pack
Exhibits some transmission drone noise under hard acceleration
Fairly high base price, for a minivan

What's new

No significant changes for 2019
Part of the first-generation Chrysler Pacifica minivan introduced for 2017

The Chrysler Pacifica has a lot going for it. It has more style than the typical minivan. Its Stow 'n Go seats make for easy transport of large items. The infotainment system is easy to use. There are abundant safety and tech features to choose from. And almost all of this appeal transfers over to the 2019 Pacifica Hybrid.

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2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Touring L Passenger Minivan
$15,411
good price
$208 below market
- 81,938 miles
- 32 mi est. electric range
- 7 Seats, 29 City / 30 Hwy MPG
- 9 mi away
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Third-row seating
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Located in Chantilly, VA
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Features and Specs:
30 Combined MPG (29 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
2C4RC1L73KR616846
Stock:
P6846
Certified Pre-Owned:
No
Listed since:
06-19-2026
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Limited Passenger Minivan
$19,995
fair price
$1,001 above market
- 72,871 miles
- 32 mi est. electric range
- 7 Seats, 29 City / 30 Hwy MPG
- 37 mi away
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Stafford, VA
Features and Specs:
30 Combined MPG (29 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
2C4RC1N75KR509083
Stock:
CSA8524
Certified Pre-Owned:
No

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Sure, the hybrid doesn't get the second-row Stow 'n Go seats (the hybrid battery fits in their storage compartment), but the fixed captain's chairs in their place are actually more comfortable. Plus, that hybrid powertrain significantly improves fuel economy since its plug-in capability allows for about 33 miles of electric range on a full charge. For some drivers, that's enough to avoid using gasoline for weeks or even longer. Once you do run out of electricity, the EPA estimates that it will return 32 mpg combined, which is 10 mpg higher than the standard van.

By some minivan standards, the Pacifica Hybrid also has some drawbacks. The 2019 Honda Odyssey, for example, is better to drive, is more spacious, and has a more versatile seating setup. It's also worth noting that the Pacifica Hybrid is significantly more expensive than the gas-only Pacifica van, especially at base trim levels. There are potential fuel savings and tax rebates to consider, but those aren't realized at the time of purchase.

In the end, if you're looking for a minivan with plug-in power, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the only option out there. It isn't our favorite van, but it certainly has several virtues that make it worth considering.

Edmunds' Expert Rating

7.9 / 10

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the only vehicle of its kind — a three-row minivan that's also a plug-in hybrid. It adds exceptional efficiency to an already appealing family-friendly rig. There's a high entry price, but the rewards are great.

Trim tested

Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited (3.6L V6 plug-in hybrid | CVT automatic | FWD).

Scorecard

Overall	7.9 / 10
Driving	7.0
Comfort	8.0
Interior	8.5
Utility	8.0
Technology	8.5

Driving

7.0

The Pacifica Hybrid's efficiency comes at the cost of acceleration and handling because the hybrid battery adds a lot of weight. The throttle and transmission response are weird in gasoline mode, but both are golden in electric mode. Plug it in often and you'll like it much more.

Acceleration

7.0

The Pacifica Hybrid will easily go with the flow. The electric mode's instant torque gets it moving smartly. But this heavy machine will deplete battery miles quickly if you floor the accelerator with any regularity. The gasoline mode acceleration is unremarkable yet steady. Ours reached 60 mph in 8.8 seconds, which is a below-average time for a minivan.

Braking

7.0

The brake response is smooth and predictable, but the pedal motion is longer and squishier than we'd like. At Edmunds' test track, the hybrid executed 60-0 mph panic stops in 129 feet, which is in the expected ballpark for a minivan.

Steering

6.5

Its steering feels lighter and less communicative than a regular Pacifica's. Our scales show the hybrid to be carrying an additional 500 pounds of weight, so it's likely that engineers cranked up the assistance to compensate. It, however, maintains good straight-ahead sense when cruising.

Handling

6.0

Cornering is where the hybrid's extra mass does it few favors. It feels heavy and less than nimble, and its fuel-saver tires don't offer much grip. The stability it needs to be safe is certainly there, but this one does not like to be hustled even a little bit on a winding road.

Drivability

7.0

Driving this hybrid is a Jekyll and Hyde experience. The electric mode comes with zero shifting and utter smoothness. The gasoline mode, on the other hand, consists of a response that rarely feels in sync with your throttle pedal demand because the hybrid system has control of the engine revs and transmission.

Comfort

8.0

We prefer the Pacifica Hybrid to the standard Pacifica because its middle-row seats are more comfortable and adjustable (no Stow 'n Go in the hybrid). Its ride is smooth and calm, and the climate control system is roundly competent. Noise is a mixed bag: It's hushed in EV mode and oddly unrefined in gasoline mode.

Seat comfort

8.0

The front seats are nicely contoured and remain comfy for long periods. The hybrid's middle-row seats are far superior to those of a regular Pacifica because the battery makes Stow 'n Go impossible. This blessing in disguise allows for better-shaped cushions and the added ability to slide and recline.

Ride comfort

8.0

The Pacifica Hybrid rides comfortably over pavement of all sorts, possibly because its 18-inch tires' tall sidewalls help take the edge off modest impacts. Ponderous is too strong a word to describe how the body moves over gentle waves, but it does behave in a manner that's too relaxed.

Noise & vibration

6.5

This plug-in hybrid is quiet during the first 30-odd miles of all-electric operation, but it can get quite noisy when the gas engine is running. The CVT automatic nature of the transmission makes the engine rev higher than you'd expect at times, and there are lots of inexplicable haunted-house noises.

Climate control

8.5

The climate can be controlled through straightforward knobs and buttons on the dash, with specialty functions on the touchscreen. Both are relatively easy to use. The A/C does a good job of keeping the entire cabin cool on hot days, and three-zone climate control is standard.

Interior

8.5

The Pacifica Hybrid is a pleasant place to sit and let the scenery stream past. It's easy to get in and out and settle in comfortably behind the wheel. Once underway, you'll enjoy a spacious, relaxing environment with a good view of the world outside.

Ease of use

8.5

We found the Pacifica Hybrid's controls to be logically arranged and easy to figure out at a glance. It's all nicely sized and within easy reach of the driver. The 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen system has large virtual buttons, and the menu structure is easy to wade through and figure out.

Getting in/getting out

8.5

The front seats are high-ish (as many drivers in this segment prefer), but the low sill and high ceiling aid access. The sliding rear passenger doors provide generous openings. A gap between the captain's chairs allows third-row access, and the hybrid's improved middle seats also slide and tip forward.

Driving position

8.0

Find the perfect driving position with the highly adjustable driver's seat and tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. All the controls are easily accessible from the pilot's perch, too. But the upright posture is perhaps a bit more truckish than in some competing minivans such as the Honda Odyssey.

Roominess

8.5

There's ample legroom up front, and the cabin feels sufficiently airy. Move to the second-row buckets and it's much the same thing, thanks in part to the fore-aft and rake adjustments that are exclusive to the hybrid version. The third row feels small and more kid-oriented than some competitors.

Visibility

9.0

Most drivers will have no trouble seeing out because of the abundant glass, low beltline, slender roof pillars and big mirrors. Blind-spot monitoring comes standard, and the rearview camera fills in the gaps when backing up. A 360-degree camera is an optional upgrade.

Quality

7.5

The Pacifica's interior looks good in photographs, but it's a bit less impressive when you see and touch it in person. The seats are nice, and the door panel armrests are soft. But some of the plastics look unconvincing, and the stitching isn't aligned as well as it could be.

Utility

8.0

We prefer the everyday comfort and car-seat friendliness of the hybrid's middle row over the Stow 'n Go's ability to make the seats disappear. Besides, aside from the loss of this ultimate cargo (and car-camping) mode, the total capacity is the same here. As for cubbies, this van has you covered.

Small-item storage

9.0

The center console storage is adequate for large water bottles and a few snacks. The cabin has a lot of small pockets everywhere. Cupholders, cubbies and magazine slots are all present. Got a million little things? They'll all fit here.

Cargo space

7.5

The hybrid lacks the Stow 'n Go middle seats that fold into the floor, but how often is that really necessary? Instead, you get more comfortable second-row seats every single day. It still has the same capacity as other Pacificas, which is to say strong but fractionally less than some competitors.

Child safety seat accommodation

8.0

The second and third rows each have two sets of LATCH anchors, and they are easier to access than those in a standard Pacifica. The hybrid's sliding middle seats provide added room for bulky rear-facing seats, too. And of course, power-sliding doors allow kids and adults easy access with no door dings!

Towing

7.0

The hybrid is not recommended for towing. We do not necessarily consider this to be a drawback for a model that is meant to be electrically driven much of the time and be highly efficient on gasoline at other times. The non-hybrid Pacifica can tow 3,600 pounds.

Technology

8.5

Uconnect is one of the strongest audio and navigation systems out there because it excels at ease of use, features and smartphone integration. The Pacifica Hybrid can also be fitted with a very effective suite of driver assistance systems, but we wish that some of its components were standard.

Audio & navigation

9.0

The 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen is the best system in its class thanks to crisp graphics, ready response and an abundance of features. The Limited comes standard with navigation and a 13-speaker AM/FM/XM/HD stereo. A 20-speaker system with rear screens, HDMI inputs and a Blu-ray player is optional.

Smartphone integration

9.0

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard, and there are USB ports (and USB-C) front and rear. Bluetooth streaming phone and audio are here, of course, but the optional seatback video system can also stream video from Android devices.

Driver aids

8.0

The Limited has a standard rear camera, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alerts and rear parking sensors that can snub the brakes if you get too close. An optional package adds stop-and-go adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and a parallel/perpendicular parking assist system.

Voice control

8.0

The Pacifica comes standard with voice controls for audio, phone calls and voice text reply. The available 8.4-inch system adds Siri Eyes Free, which takes commands to play music, set reminders and access navigation.

Which Pacifica Hybrid does Edmunds recommend?

The most appealing Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the Limited trim level. It is the most expensive version of the plug-in seven-seater, but it also has a serious suite of gear. On top of all the base equipment, you get adaptive cruise control, heated and ventilated front seats, and USB ports in both rear rows. What's more, the Pacifica Hybrid Limited is the only trim level where you can get the optional Advanced SafetyTec Group that includes a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, lane departure mitigation, parallel and perpendicular parking assist, and forward parking sensors. It packs a lot of feature content in, even if it is a bit pricey.

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2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid models

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a three-row minivan that seats seven passengers. It's available in three well-equipped trim levels: Touring Plus, Touring L and Limited.

Every Pacifica Hybrid has a 3.6-liter V6 engine augmented with two electric motors (260 horsepower total). It can travel about 33 miles on electric power alone. After that, the V6 and normal hybrid operation take over. A 240-volt power supply can fully recharge the 16-kWh battery pack in about two hours.

Standard exterior features on the Touring Plus include 17-inch wheels, automatic headlights, foglights, power-sliding doors, heated mirrors and keyless entry and ignition. Inside, you'll find an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat (with four-way power lumbar), a driver information display, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, cloth upholstery, second-row power windows and a 60/40-split folding third-row seat.

Technology features include an 8.4-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Bluetooth, voice commands, and a six-speaker audio system with HD and satellite radio, a USB port and an auxiliary jack. Standard driver aids include a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The Cold Weather Group adds heated front seats and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. A power liftgate is available as a stand-alone option.

The Touring L adds the power liftgate, roof rails, remote ignition, an upgraded center console, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, the Cold Weather Group, leather upholstery, and second- and third-row window shades. The Premium Audio Group adds an eight-way power passenger seat, second- and third-row USB ports, active noise control and a 13-speaker Alpine sound system.

Both Touring models can be ordered with a navigation system, which also adds 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity, and a rear-seat entertainment system that includes a DVD player and a single overhead display screen.

Upgrades to the top-level Limited are numerous. On the outside, the Limited adds automatic high-beam control, power-folding mirrors (with driver-side auto-dimming), automatic wipers, chrome trim, and hands-free operation for the sliding doors and liftgate. Inside, you'll find adaptive cruise control, upgraded leather, an upgraded steering wheel, driver-seat memory settings, ventilated front seats, the navigation system, and the Premium Audio Group contents. A 20-speaker Harman Kardon audio system is available for the Limited as well.

Optional on the Limited is the Uconnect Theater w/ Streaming package that includes a Blu-ray player, two seatback video screens, a household-style power outlet, wireless headphones and wireless streaming from connected Android devices. The Limited's optional Advanced SafetyTec Group adds front parking sensors, lane departure warning, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, parallel and perpendicular parking assist, and a 360-degree parking camera. A panoramic sunroof and 18-inch wheels are also optional.

Standard on the Limited and optional on the other models is a secondary driver key that Chrysler calls KeySense. Intended for younger drivers and valets, this key starts the car in a mode that limits top speed and volume, keeps all driver aids activated and restricts user-defined satellite radio channels.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$120/mo

$275/mo

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Reliability

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

1 recall found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 20V334000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: W46
Number of vehicles affected:: 23079
Defect Description:: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ("PHEV"). The 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance.
Defect Consequence:: A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.
Corrective Action:: FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the final remedy is available, customers should bring their vehicles to dealers for an interim inspection of this joint. The recall remedy is currently under development. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform an interim inspection of this joint. If the inspection indicates the joint is compromised, owners will receive a loaner vehicle, until a final remedy is developed. Interim notifications are expected to begin around June 22, 2020. Owner Notifications will begin on or about July 29, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W46. Note: Consumers are advised to exercise the following precautions until the vehicle has the final repair completed: do not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles. Additionally, keep liquids out of the backseat area, including but not limited to beverages, wet items, umbrellas, or bottled liquids that may leak.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

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2019 Pacifica Hybrid Features & Specs

Trim:

Touring Plus

Est. Market Value	$16,981
EV Tax Credits & Rebates
Engine Type	Plug-in hybrid
EPA Electric Range	32 miles
Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)	82 MPGe
Cost to Drive	$120/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	2.0 hours
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	32.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	10 years / 100,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Pacifica Hybrid models:

Forward Collision Warning Plus: Uses a camera and radar to detect imminent collision, issues alerts and primes the brake system. Initiates emergency braking if necessary.
Lane Departure Warning Plus: Warns you if you start to deviate from your lane without using a turn signal. Vibrates the steering wheel to get your attention.
Adaptive Cruise with Stop and Hold: Maintains distance between the Pacifica and the vehicle in front of it. Can bring the Pacifica to a complete stop.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good