Used 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 9A) Consumer Reviews
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The Ultimate Road-trip Machine
minivanman, Chicago, IL, 12/16/2016
updated 12/19/2018
Chrysler Pacifica Limited 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
51 of 52 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best van I’ve ever owned. I opted for a fully-loaded Limited so it’s also the priciest. I currently own a 2016 Odyssey and previously had a Chrysler TC and Kia Sedona. Drive: Overall, the Pacifica handles very well. It has the Advanced Safety Tec and the default settings for the lane departure are helpful without being obnoxious as is the adaptive cruise. Leaving the park assist on can be annoying though because it sometimes beeps when stopping behind another vehicle at a red light or driving close to an ATM (you can quickly turn it off with the push of a button). I expected the van to have a blind spot camera that would activate when changing lanes given the price range, but it does not—just the lights on the side view mirrors that light up like in my old TC. I had to drive the van back from a 120 mile trip through snow storm and it handled well. While driving in the white-out conditions, I wished it had AWD, but the Sienna is still the only one with that feature. The snow covered the external sensors and the lane markers on the road so lane departure and adaptive cruise could not function. A heating system for the sensors might be a good idea to deal with these issues. The rear backup camera is low res—lower than my mid-trim Odyssey and when you’re paying a premium, you don’t want a fuzzy image. The ride is fairly quiet, but I expected it to be quieter given how Chrysler touts the noise dampening features. The unconventional gear shift knob is fine, but it stresses my wife out because she’s afraid that she might absentmindedly shift the car to park when trying to adjust the radio volume. Interior: The interior is very comfortable with lots of storage throughout. In my previous vans, I’d get annoyed when my wife reduced the center console to a counter for her massive purse. The Pacifica addressed this with a space in front of the console big enough to accommodate a spare tire or her purse (but just barely). The three glass panel roof is great and gives the already roomy van a very open feel. I like being able to shift the second row seats up with car seats in place to allow easier access—especially for adults—to the third row. A warning to morons like me, don’t try to shift the second row seat while your toddler is seated lest you meet the business end of the aforementioned massive purse. It’s nice that the third row passengers have controls to recline the seats, but it would be nicer if both sides of the third row had USB charging ports. I’m the last person to advocate for kids to have their faces in screens, but I’m even more opposed to hearing my kid piss in my ear about how it’s not fair that his sister can charge her device while he can’t. Also, if you have the vacuum, that side of the third row has no cup holder (the other side has two). Basically, the third row passenger sitting on the driver’s side gets screwed. I like being able to kick under the sliding doors and tailgate to open them when my hands are full, but you can’t kick to close when you’re unloading your cargo/toddler. The second row stow is the one thing I’m glad that was carried over from the earlier Chrysler vans. I love using the compartments for extra storage when taking long road trips so the main cabin is less cluttered. The lack of this feature made the hybrid version a nonstarter for me. Tech: The nav system is ok if you’ve never used one, but the nav screen looks 10 years old. I’ve always opted out of getting nav when I had a choice because I assumed it would be inferior to Google Maps or Waze on my phone. The Pacifica’s nav only confirmed that practice. Otherwise, the UConnect Infotainment system is very good. It’s fairly intuitive and takes a few minutes of playing around to figure out how to control everything. It would be nice if the theater allowed you to play two different DVDs on the two screens, but that’s not too big a deal. I like being able to play movies off a USB drive that plugs into a port next to the DVD player. You can play different movies off the same USB on the two screens. mp4 format does not appear to be supported, but it plays avi files fine. I was able to use my Roku mini (both screens have a usb for charging and HDMI ports) to watch streaming content by tethering to my phone. I believe you can pay extra to have the van itself serve as a wireless hotspot, but it’s only 3G. I ordered an HDMI lightning cable for my iPhone and will see if I can mirror to the second row screens. Bottom Line: While it may seem like I’m critical in pointing out deficiencies in the Pacifica, I am extremely pleased with it and have no regrets (so far). I got this van to do more road trips with my family and I am certain that we will travel in more comfort and have more fun than in any other minivan on the market.
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3,985 Miles in two weeks! My Pacific Impressions
Jaypoocha, Hilton Head Island, SC, 08/15/2016
Chrysler Pacifica Limited 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
44 of 45 people found this review helpful
Overall, the 2017 Pacifica Limited with all major options is a wonderful minivan. I traded my 2014 Honda Odyssey Elite for 2.5 weeks ago for the Pacifica. The Pacifica excels in the following areas: 1. Front Passenger Seat Comfort is incredible with the 8 way power and lumbar support 2. Quiet cabin on the highway in comparison to my previous minivan 3. Great upgraded audio system 4. Great cabin visibility 5. The ACC - the adaptive cruise control works without flaw, except when changing lanes it attempts to break when not needed until it fully clears the lane 6. The dashboard cluster is very nicely designed and aesthetically pleasing 7. The stow-and-go seats are incredibly easy to use and stow. I love this feature on the Pacifica. 8. The electrically adjustable 3rd row seat is a winner for my kids on long trips for comfort! 9. Incredible fuel economy on the highway of 25.5 Mpg driving approximately 80 mph. and 10. The upgraded wheels on the limited are beautiful. Since we purchased the Pacifica 2.5 weeks ago I have driven 3,985 miles!!! During this period I have discovered the following issues: 1. The FCW (forward collision warning system) does not function. I have received only one warning during the first 3,985 miles. In comparison, I received numerous per day on my previous minivan. I am thinking the system is either poorly designed or defective. I have a service appointment to evaluate this issue. I am hoping they have a quick fix for this critical safety feature since it is the primary reason I opted for the expensive safety package 2. I am unable to register my apps via the U-Connect App store. 3. The 3g installed is obviously an oversight for a car manufactured in 2017! Come on Chrysler, please step up to 4G/LTE! 4. The third row does not come with a floor mat! Any car with a MSRP of $50,250 should have a floor mat in every row. 5. The HID lights are incredible, but the high beams seem dim. 6. The upgraded video package forgot about the third row occupants by not offering a video screen and/or screens in this row. 7. The armrests have two positions, up or down, they can't be adjusted. All-in-all, this is a wonderful mini-van. The Pacifica, in my opinion, is probably the most stylish and comfortable minivan currently available on the market. I was able to purchase it for $42,499 after rebates and dealer discounts. If you shop around you should be able to get a great deal on the Pacifica Limited.
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Minivan Paradise!
Jan West, Rocky Mount, NC, 09/13/2016
updated 03/14/2017
Chrysler Pacifica Limited 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
We absolutely love this minivan! We've only had it about a month, so questions about maintenance costs and resale value are not applicable. Regarding gas mileage, this vehicle had the highest of any of the vans we saw at 28 on the road. The moon roof is awesome because it goes the full length of the car. The most outstanding feature is the way the seats fold down into the floor of the car--so ingenious! The roof rack tucks in--a lever opens it up when needed. I think this is a streamline feature that will save gas mileage. The amount I entered for the price is the advertised price we paid, without sales tax, other fees, and extended warranty. The car, inside and out, is beautiful! It is so easy to drive and very comfortable. It will take us awhile to learn and use all the features this car has to offer. It seems like the engineers thought of everything! Update: We have owned the minivan now just over 6 months. We still think this is an amazing vehicle! We could add that we wished there was more hanging space for clothing. We bought some hooks that clip onto the headrest posts of the front seats that you access behind the front seats and this helps. Also, we noticed that the speed control does not maintain the set speed when going downhill sometimes. If I lower the speed by one mile, it seems to hold the speed in check better. We bought rubber mats online to protect the interior carpeting. This is such an easy driving, comfortable ride! We are planning to take it camping this summer and are looking forward to sleeping inside with the moon roof open. We are happy to own such a luxurious vehicle!
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We love it!
pk, Chantilly, VA, 11/06/2016
Chrysler Pacifica Limited 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
We've had the Limited Pacifica for about 6 weeks and have put about 3,000 miles and we all love it! The front seats are super comfortable and feels like a luxury car. Both my husband and I love the drive. The van feels very solid, no rattling at all. We did a very extended test drive on our van to make sure of this because of some of the reviews I've read. No issues. I would agree that the second row seats are not quite as comfortable the Honda or the Toyota. Our kids don't seem to notice or mind and we love the stow and go option. That was a huge factor for us and I have used it multiple times. Actually our kids like the middle row stowed and sit in the 3rd row. I've seen multiple folks mention the lack of 3rd row TV's. Every kid can see a screen. Also there are USB jacks in the rear for iPads, you could always but iPad/kindle holders behind each seat if you wanted. We love they van!
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Transmission almost killed my family twice...!!!
Thomas Aiken, Columbia, SC, 05/31/2017
Chrysler Pacifica Limited 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
61 of 67 people found this review helpful
We were on a trip to Tennessee from SC and we were on a mountain road in a pull off. I put it in reverse and it went wild. All the lights came on, transmission locked up, parking brake lit up and transmission did not work. 15 minutes of turning the car on and off finally reset it. Drove home with no problems. Couple weeks later my wife called me crying hysterically that she and our three young daughters were almost killed because she was driving on a busy road and the transmission locked up. We limped the car into the dealership and 2.5 weeks later (4,600 miles) we were given the van back and told it was fixed and safe. Last week I was driving my wife on a busy 55 mph road with my son and his wife behind us. The transmission locked up and we went from 55 to 20 in 2 seconds and all the lights came on and locked up and I limped it into a pull off. If it was an 18 wheeler behind us, we would have died right there. We have now told Chrysler that there is nothing they could do to make me feel safe to put my family into ANY Pacifica. They are now fighting us to give us our money back.
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