How safe is the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD?
Drivers of the 2021–2023 Chrysler Pacifica 2WD died at a rate of 51 per million registered vehicle years, 30% higher than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it riskier than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 101st of 129 vehicles, safer than 22% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD sits among all 129 vehicles
Chrysler Pacifica 2WD (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on a moderate amount of data, so treat small differences from nearby vehicles with caution.
Vehicles ranked near the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Jeep Compass 4WDSUV · Small | 46 | 24 |
| 99 | Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WDLarge van · Very large | 47 | 23 |
| 100 | GMC TerrainSUV · Small | 48 | 23 |
| 101 | Chrysler Pacifica 2WDWagon / minivan · Very large | 51 | 22 |
| 102 | Toyota Corolla hybrid 2WDCar · Small | 51 | 21 |
| 103 | Subaru WRXCar · Small | 51 | 20 |
| 104 | Toyota Camry hybridCar · Midsize | 51 | 20 |
How it compares with other wagons and minivans
Among the 6 wagons and minivans ranked, the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD is 6th. The safest wagons and minivans are below. See all wagons and minivans.
| Wagons and minivans rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda OdysseyWagon / minivan · Very large | 11 | 83 |
| 2 | Toyota Sienna hybridWagon / minivan · Very large | 12 | 81 |
| 3 | Subaru Impreza wagonWagon / minivan · Small | 14 | 70 |
| 4 | Subaru OutbackWagon / minivan · Midsize | 27 | 45 |
| 5 | Subaru XV CrosstrekWagon / minivan · Small | 27 | 44 |
| 6 | Chrysler Pacifica 2WDWagon / minivan · Very large | 51 | 22 |
Earlier models
In the earlier IIHS study of 2017–2020 models, the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD had a driver death rate of 20 (range 10–29) and ranked 41st of 127. The newer rate is higher.
Common questions
Is the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD is riskier than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 51 per million registered vehicle years is 30% higher than the average, and it ranks 101st of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD compare with other wagons and minivans?
It ranks 6th of 6 wagons and minivans. The safest is the Honda Odyssey, with a rate of 11.
Why is this different from the Chrysler Pacifica 2WD's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.