Honestly, minivans are some of the best most practical vehicles around if your mission is driving kids around and using it as a daily driver. You get pretty decent MPG, a ton of features, and a great driving experience for what it is.
@@villafontananorte With the "stow and go" chairs, the minivan can act as a massive cargo hauler. The Rav4 being a higher ground clearance crossover also tends to feel a bit more tipsy than the minivan, which with the optional 20"x7.5" wheels with sticky tires on the Pacifica and that pretty peppy 290hp can really get up and go and feels very carlike. Not everyone cares about handling, but that is a consideration. Ingress and egress with a sliding floor and third row are also considerations. Rav4 is simply a much different and much smaller vehicle.
@@villafontananorte pacifica has almost double the cargo space than the rav4. I can't handle my cargo load with a rav4.... Having massive cargo space having @ kids at the back is just unreplaceable. And rav 4 is kinda unstable on the highway and turning the corners. Compare to a pacifica.
54 year old me is getting a murdered out 2019 S. And loves it. The 21 year old me would have been trying to build it. Custom vans were still a thing back then. Be very surprised a Gibson Cat Back doesn't get added with a chip and we have an extremely tallented custom painter out here. Some subtle realistic flames could appear along a few edges
Your attitude and your Pacifica are bulletproof and 9 ft tall. It doesn't matter what vehicle you drive or buy there's always going to be either naysayers or people that don't like it. In my over a half a century of driving I don't think I've ever seen a vehicle produced that didn't either have a flaw or a recall. And by the way the judges in one of a major Auto publication indicated that the Pacifica was far and away the most beautiful designed vehicle, so you got that going for you as well. When my wife's 2013 Grand caravan is ready to put the rest, the Pacifica is exactly what we're going after. Kudos to you and your taste. There's not a person out there that shouldn't own a minivan because the practicality and usability are endless. Enjoy it. Look forward to further updates on the minivan.
So I am curious, three years later after you posted this video what was your experience with the Pacifica? How long did you keep it, how many miles did you put on it, and did you have any issues? I fell in love with the Pacifica when it came out but my wife hates minivans since we had a few over a couple of decades while we were raising our children. The are absolutelty the most practical vehicles. I retired last June and bought myself a new Lincoln Continental (wife already had one). However a few months ago when I had taken the Lincoln in for service they didn't have a Lincoln loaner to give me (they use Enterprise Car Rental onsite) and I told them I didn't care if it wasn't a Lincoln. To my surprise I got a Pacitica. I had always admired it from afar but after driving one a couple of days I knew I had to have one. One month ago I purchased a new 2021 pretty loaded Touring L. They did a mid cycle refresh for 2021 with a lot of good improvements like thicker glass, more sound deadening, etc.
I had a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan and but I owned for 14 years and put 207000 miles on, and other than what I would consider on normal wear and tear with normal maintenance I never had an issue with that Chrysler product. A lot of people's problems may be with how they care and maintain their vehicles.
That's good. Wife's 2018 Pacifica had its catalytic converter replaced within a year at around 6k miles. Cat converter turned bright red and smoke in the cabin during our family trip. This is our very first FCA brand vehicle and will be the last one.
My family has 7 FCA vehicles all 2013 and newer. None of these vehicles have any major or minor repairs only routine maintenance. I have 0 complaints on any of our vehicles! Thank you for your review of the new van you purchased.
Hi! It's 2 years since you posted this, and I'm considering buying a used Pacifica. I am wondering if you were/are happy with yours? I've read that there are reliability issues. Have you had any? I just love this car, and I too want the limited, of course. Thanks so much!
We said we would trade our Jeep Grand Cherokee for a mini van when we retired and were in our mid-60’s. . . Got rid of our diesel Jeep last September for a 2018 Pacifica limited and LOVE IT! One son still ribs us in it (he’s in Hawaii and has not ridden in it yet), but our youngest and his 4 year old LOVE it as well. He’s 32 and said he would actually ride in it to the mountains with us! It came with everything but a butler! Love the ride, gas mileage (25-32 mpg), views with the windows, all the camera, the quiet ride, and all the awesome technology and features! Go with what YOU want and can afford!
I have a 2017 identical to yours. Great choice 60k and only replaced the crappy tires that came on it. FYI, Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring tires make the cabin whisper quiet!!
There is nothing wrong with going with a mini van over an SUV. It is less expensive to operate and even more practical for kids because of the sliding doors. I personally would have gone with the Honda Odyssey because I know about the track record. The Chrysler is a bit unknown. But I am not knocking it. I am a current owner of a Dodge Charger.
I'm a Ram owner now, but I used to drive a Honda Odyssey and let me tell you there is nothing more comfortable on a road trip than a van like that. That's a nice looking ride.. enjoy!
I absolutely love my Chrysler Pacifica! I have been waiting to buy this car for two years. It is so awesome I cannot explain how I feel about this car!
These are very reliable vans and quick too ! Smart,classy looking van and you cant go wrong..Minivans are really a must have for families..Save your truck for yourself and juice stains and food crumbs free lol ! Oh,does your van have the optional vacuum,slick idea lol ! Enjoy it ! I sold about 12 of these to happy people and I buy these all used as I am a used dealer ..Nobody I called even 2 years later complained to me these were unreliable,I keep in touch with the people I sell to ,especially repeat buyers...
The parking brake button is horribly located and badly designed, it is easy to accidentally touch it, while changing the air flow or changing stations, I did it a few times when driving on the highway and the car shucked dangerously , the only way to avoid touching the parking brake button is to tape a piece of hard plastic on top of it. The other issue is the headrest: it is curved inward, when you drive long distance (5+ hours) your neck will start to hurt. I wrote to Chrysler about these issues, but just one voice will not make them change these flaws. I think the parking break location is a dangerous flaw not just its location but the fact that it is push button and not a small pull latch similar to those in buick and infinity, in those cars you pull the small latch up to apply the parking brake.
I had a 17 Pacifica and loved it. Got 55k miles and avg 25mpg over that entire distance. Could easily hit 30 mpg on the freeway. Never had any problem but the trans is non serviceable. I purchased the lifetime drivetrain warranty. Don’t expect good resale for a minivan.
Bought my wife a Pacifica back in March and she loves it. We did have the main USB port go out and also was leaking windshield wiper fluid. It’s been fixed and is really a great vehicle.
Do you still have this vehicle? Any updates on how it's held up the past 2 years? Scrolled through your channel for a while couldn't find any update videos. Thanks in advance
People are always gonna hate on the mini van... hell i did too until i drove it and played around with all the cool tech. Van is fantastic for families , 100x more practical than 3 row SUV, not as “cool” of course but for me this was the closest of having both things. Nice looking suv esq looks and practicality of a van.
I've had great fortune with one of the old Chevy Venture minivans- one thing a lot of people overlook is the "crash safety". The 1998 Venture I spoke of is a deathtrap if you hit something big head on at 35mph or greater- the floor pan under/behind the front seats will fold up and sends the driver and front passenger into the windshield. Poor crash safety but good mpg and still won't quite after 244,000 miles driven.
Good luck on your new car. My Dodge broke down at 55,000 miles. Watch out for cooling issues and motor mounts, TIPM, computer and shock towers. The V-6 engine is ok, just the items I mentioned. I hope this car works out for you and congratulations on your new minivan.
Well, here's some info y'all might enjoy. I've owned a 2012 MKZ AWD Sport trim (similar to the Police Fusion trim, easily upgradable) and now own a 2020 Pacifica Limited trim (similar to the Challenger SXT, easily upgradable). With both stock version and custom versions, we see the same deal: had to upgrade the intake, MAF, throttlebody and exhaust on the MKZ to get the bulk of street friendly HP and response. In the Pacifica, there's no MAF, it's a thermometer. While still looking into what all I want to go with on this upgrade cycle (UC) for the Pacifica, I've found that, as with any vehicle: more air in, more out and a tune to compensate for the variance, is going to make the biggest change. The low and wide stance of the Pacifica and the same engine as the V6 sport variants, makes this a fun project to look into. 287HP stock vs the SXT V6 305HP, I'm pretty sure I can find a way to make the SXT parts work on my Pacifica.
Picked up my first FCA product in the summer 2019 ram rebel so far 9000kms on it and no issues. Just a couple recalls but no issues what so ever. Looking to get the wife a awd pacifica when its releases.
Should have any problems with a vehicle at 3years/36k miles. Only if you plan to keep it for a few years after it will start to break down. It’s just what’s Chrysler’s do.
I hope you don't have any problem with it. My wife's 2018 Pacifica Hybrid limited had its catalytic converter replaced at 6k miles within a year while we were in a weekend family road trip. What'da nightmare! The van was losing power and seeing smoke in cabin. I pulled over and pop the hood and saw cat converter bring red hot. I have never owned a vehicle that had 2 recalls per year. It already had 4 or 5 recalls since.
At the FCA dealer I work at we have a Pacifica in the shop that has 10,000 miles on it that is getting a new motor put in it it had an oil pressure loss and the motor was ruined. hope you have much better luck than the ones we see come into our dealer.
I own the same minivan. So far I love it. The only issue is the transmission, it act phony sometimes. At low speeds it jerks sometimes. That only happens occasionally
Did my research on minivans too, I almost went with the Pacifica, I just wasn’t sold on the reliability & longevity of what I was looking for in a minivan.(I’m looking for at least 15 years of family use.) I do agree with you on the technology package the Chrysler has to offer, it’s really nice.
Seriously on the unrealistic brand loyalty. I have owned all three major car companies and even AMC back in the day and every brand has had major problems. I have also had good experiences with all three makers. To say "x" automaker will be problem free is untrue and to say don't buy from "x" maker because it always makes bad cars is just setting your self up for a much higher degree of possible frustration.
Each company has issues in some department...The way people act is that Chrysler's need major work every 2,000 miles ! Not true lol,I run them hard and 100,000 miles later still no issues with my hellcat 106,000 miles as of today..Sure lots of highway but I floor it daily !
We have a Pacifica, and it is the fourth Chrysler minivan we have owned. We got away from them for a few years, but came back because of the versatility and comfort level for traveling. The adaptive cruise control is awesome, and I agree that it looks better than most SUVs out there. We tow with ours, and use it for carrying a ton of stuff back and forth to our camp. We have never had any major issue with any of the four Chrysler minivans we have owned, and put close to a half million miles on them, combined. The only issue we had with this one so far is the tires that came on it were horribly noisy on the highway. I think they were OEM, and we just replaced them with higher quality Michellins, and the reduction in noise is dramatic. Now the car is how I remember the last one we had, pretty quiet on trips considering all of that glass. If you never had stow and go seats before, you will be amazed when you put them all down at what you can fit inside the back. It holds full sheets of plywood with the hatch down, and I have hauled queen size beds in the back too! They really are the most versatile vehicle you can own. If you are not sure about them, I suggest that you rent one for a family trip. They are dirt cheap to rent for a week, and I guarantee you will like it.
I'm a believer in vans, I could only buy another type vehicle as a second vehicle. Nothing else compares for me. Had a 2009 grand caravan, had separation problems when trading it in, IT WAS THAT GOOD. Bought a 2014 grand caravan to replace it, " need I say more"!
The 3.6 L Pentastar is a good performing engine. It does not have any problem getting our fleet Dodge Durango up to speed at over 7000 ft elevation in Colorado. The Durango gets about 23 mpg in mixed driving with the 8 speed auto.
My wife has a '17 Pacifica. She drove Lexus, Audi, BMW before buying the Pacifica. She had owned 2 Honda Odysseys prior, and had over 300,000 total miles on them. The Pacifica is her favorite. There have been some electical Gremlins and EGR issues that seem sorted out. We have 50,000+ miles on it. The dealer charges to reflash the sliding door modules and the rear hatch module. This is a known issue, so seems like that should be fixed free. As the warranty is money back guarantee, i.e. if you don't use it, you get the money back, I went ahead and paid for the 1 hr service charge to reflash the modules. Also during the warranty, the computer for the trans was reflashed, which helped the shifting.
I would like to say this, as my co worker recently found out, if you buy the extended Chrysler warranty read it and read all the warranty information because if you do not follow the guidelines you don’t get covered. Get the major interval services done and know when they are due don’t rely on a reminder, like my friend did and when a major engine problem occurred it wasn’t covered. Had he followed the warranty the engine would have been replaced. It was a freak thing but a freeze plug gave out and the oil leaked out while driving. We live in the Northeast and he plows with his truck we figure that corrosion caused this but either way it would have been covered they said.
Sorry don't know your name but to BTBRV,way to go, Grand Slam home run. Rented a Plymouth Voyager which is of the same chassis in 1996 and traveled the entire California Coast with the parents and kids, most fun we ever had. The vehicle is simply definition of complete versatility. Stigmatism aside, the greatest invention in the automobile industry and a total Legacy of the automobile icon Iacocca. And we must be from the same planet or cut from the same block of wood because my wife and I are looking at the new Pacifica now and trade in the currently owned 2013 Grand Caravan. We feel that you're going to find as we did you can't live without a Chrysler minivan as always being at least one of your vehicles. Much success with the new minivan Enjoy it.
We got the Pacifica right when it came out so we have had it over 2 years now. It is the best vehicle I have ever owned. Plenty of space, hauls ass, looks great.
I had one. You can fit a sheet of plywood in the back. It is a great vehicle. I was looking at a Subaru. With all wheel drive available now it is much more capable than an outback
7:00 pretty much sums up what you two did and what is wise for most people. The U.S. domestic brands have vastly improved quality since the early 2000's. As for minivans, Chrysler invented it and still makes the best one to this day, IMO. As for minivan choice, everyone has their personal preference, needs, and wants. Some just dismiss them altogether, but two-seat roadsters don't make sense for everyone. I think a lot of minivan haters might change their mind if they actually drove some of these for a week. Great daily driver and especially people mover! Wish my truck had Ziebart undercoating and rust protection. When need it up here in West-Central Illinois!
Great review man! I’m starting to see tons of Pacificas around now. They’re sharp looking for a minivan. Out of all the vehicles Chrysler makes they usually do pretty good on their Pickups and Minivans.
My wife's current vehicle2009 Chev Traverse needs all the timing chains replaced at 120,000 miles but has the highest crash safety for any domestic in it's class . Now, just need to figure out how to merge the two vehicles( GM super glue).
Sadly most people say negative things about a brand and have never owned or driven them. I can raise my hand to that too. I started working for FCA in 2015 and I have had 3 JGC, 1 Durango, and now own a 18 2500 CTD. No problems driving them all over 50k a year except for my RAM since I just got it.
No mines stuck in the driveway right now dead and I’m tracing the issue as it won’t start. And no they didn’t change much it’s all the same and you’ll see the same problems show up.
We searched long and hard from suvs to minivans and it came down to the Pacifica and the kia sedona. We chose the sedona because we liked the center consol better and we got more for our money. I love my "minivan" it's super comfortable and we can get 8 people in it and have plenty of room for luggage, bags etc. I don't understand the stigma against minivans. The Pacifica was a close 2nd for us and I think you'll be extremely happy with it.
I think that you made an excellent choice! I like the looks and features too. I would like to test drive one. I have one question though. How is the quality of the paint? I have heard many PDR companies complain about the orange peel in the FCA products.
How do you like the Kumho tires? We have the the same tire size and I have optioned it with the Goodyear Assurance Weather ready and they are absolute garbage of tires, losing pressure and they are loud as hell. What do you recommend, should I switch to Kumho or to go with another brand?
If everyone would look around them, you will see all makes of cars and trucks. This is my opinion only sometimes depending on your choice, financial situation plays a big game, the options you want, if everyone wanted the same things the world would be in the same box. I am older and do not need a van of any type. If I had a larger family and young children yes I could see one. The one you picked is very nice.
Ziebart has been around for many years. They started out as an undercoating company and I had new cars undercoated by them in the 70s & 80s. My wife and I are looking at minivans and we're in our mid 60s. They are practical for many people. Lincoln, Cadillac, and Lexus are status vehicles but that doesn't translate as better built.
Do what's best for your family brother. Vans are great vehicles for vacations and basically any errands in town. Trying to park a pickup at most hotels nowadays is a nightmare. Oh and dont forget parking garages..... great video btbrv. Enjoy the new ride!
7:36 of self justification / self rationalization over a buying decision. The answer for critics is: "We liked the vehicle and bought it." "You get to buy whatever you want too."
Love our 2018 Pacifica. Never buy another van without stow-n-go seats and as stated has room for 4x8 sheets of whatever in the back. The only problem I've had is with replacement headlights. I put LED SEALIGHT lamps in and the low beam works perfectly but the Daytime Running Lights are a problem but only the Daytime Running Light on the drivers side. It will go out after driving for a while and will reset after turning off and back on the vehicle. The passenger side doesn't. I've tested the high beams by driving for a couple hours in the country and even though turning them off and on due to oncoming traffic they worked perfectly. It appears that only when the Daytime Running Lights are on they shut off. Any one else have an issue like this? I've seen this reported for a variety of vehicles but no apparent solution for the Pacifica. Here's the LED lamps I use for both low and Daytime Running Light/High Beams. SEALIGHT X2 9005/HB3
I've always been a fan of minivans because of their practical applications and spaciousness as well as ease of entry. However we have always had to go with Suburbans to get similar interior capacity AND 4WD. I would certainly consider a minivan if 4WD was ever a an option. I think it's a great choice...
I did the same tint on my 18 Ram 2500 4x4. I live in the communist state of California in the Coachella Valley nothing but heat. Tint does a awesome job keeping the heat out. As for the minivan haters let them hate.
Any updates to the Pacifica? We are in the exact same market as you were in October. Expedition, Tahoe, Enclave, minivan. We rented a Pacifica & really liked it.
I just had my Mitsu SUV tinted last week with ceramic tint, front doors only as it's got privacy glass. I need to get my privacy glass tested before I decide to get the clear ceramic film on, Australia is pretty strict on this sort of thing. As for the hate for buying a Chrysler minivan, I've prevously owned a 2003 Chrysler minivan, a 2008 Toyota Rav4 and most recently a 2012 Citroen people mover. The Chrysler and Citroen were by far the most user friendly vehicles I've owned, the Rav4 was good as well but ironically it's height was an issue for my young kids at the time. Yes I had some issues with the Chrysler, biggest one was a leaking steering rack. The Rav4, which was barely 18 months old when I got it, had the driver's seatbelt lock solid due to a failed retractor, as well as issues with it's gear shift and later a couple of recalls for the rear suspension. It also had numerous rattles which I couldn't trace, and that was my specialty when working in dealers. The Citroen, a car everyone claims is the most unreliable brand in the world, had zero issues. Only reason why I didn't buy another one was I needed out of my lease on the Citroen and to get a new one was going to take too long, 6 months!
Ziebart was/is very popular in the rust belt for undercoating your vehicles. I remember my parents getting it applied to their vehicles in the 70's. I grew up in western NY.
Look to be honest I really thought you would have gone with a Honda (Odyssey) after all those positive Ridgeline videos you made. I think a lot of folks are just surprised by this purchase.
considering my wife could have had any vehicle she wanted, I was a bit surprised also. I'm actually happy that she found a vehicle that checked every box she wanted, aside from Brand. This is the first time I've seen her completely happy with a vehicle she's driven. That says alot since she has really only had premium luxury vehicles up until this.
Yea it's a nice throw away type of unit. Definitely with the sound like you trade it often. Their are many more cross over suv that would been my personal choice. You cant compare a truck base suv to a minivan. I have a family of 8. I will stick the the suv or crossover suv as a family vehicle.
Love this vehicle. I keep under seat containers with survival/ camping gear, and in the back, made a platform that turns into a table, then put a metal storage box with additional gear underneath. Had to mount a spare tire on a roof rack since there is no place to store a full size spare.
The ceramic tint is awesome, I wasn’t a believer until I did it to my truck. The difference it had over just standard carbon film was incredible. It is expensive though, my truck for all windows including a brow and the full windshield was almost $1000 but money WELL spent.
The Pacifica reminds me alot of the Kia Sedona. The Black out version is nice on the Pacifica. That was me in my locksmith work van at 3:55. Sorry I was speeding on a wet road. New tire confidence. I was almost to the shop.
What are your observations as far as mpg, comfort on long drives and road noise is concerned? I have a sienna limited that has been terrible for us. Reliability....yes. but that's it. No comfort, loads of road noise, and I'm barely getting 23 mpg hwy.
It has proven to be more reliable than the new Odyssey so far. However, long term satisfaction will not be good. The unreliability of FCA products is not a stereotype. It’s a fact.
Love the new van. Those seats that fold down into the floor are a huge win because it's hard to lift out and store the seats outside the van every time you need to go to the furniture store, flea market or home improvement store. The smooth floor after seats are folded down is so nice when one of your family members is a dog and you need to fold down a seat to add a big dog crate for them. The lower step up into the van vs a large SUV is really handy too. I see Honda and Toyota vans everywhere; I would much rather have a Pacifica like yours.
Ziebart has be around for years. I remember as a kid my dad buying is new Omni and having Ziebart do the undercoating. Back then Undercoating was done after market.
That is a beautiful van. As long as your Wife likes it the battle is won. I'm guessing she also likes the pick-up speed, my wife does. 😃 I get yelled at, put her behind the wheel, turns into Mario. 😃
Honestly, minivans are some of the best most practical vehicles around if your mission is driving kids around and using it as a daily driver. You get pretty decent MPG, a ton of features, and a great driving experience for what it is.
Buy the new Rav4 Hybrid. Great mpg and style.
@@villafontananorte With the "stow and go" chairs, the minivan can act as a massive cargo hauler. The Rav4 being a higher ground clearance crossover also tends to feel a bit more tipsy than the minivan, which with the optional 20"x7.5" wheels with sticky tires on the Pacifica and that pretty peppy 290hp can really get up and go and feels very carlike. Not everyone cares about handling, but that is a consideration. Ingress and egress with a sliding floor and third row are also considerations. Rav4 is simply a much different and much smaller vehicle.
Just Go North! What a terrible recommendation!
@@villafontananorte different purpose.
@@villafontananorte pacifica has almost double the cargo space than the rav4. I can't handle my cargo load with a rav4.... Having massive cargo space having @ kids at the back is just unreplaceable. And rav 4 is kinda unstable on the highway and turning the corners. Compare to a pacifica.
21 year old me would not be pleased with how much 40 year old me loves that minivan.
Johntyson: Best comment ever! and true
Hahah same here
54 year old me is getting a murdered out 2019 S. And loves it. The 21 year old me would have been trying to build it. Custom vans were still a thing back then. Be very surprised a Gibson Cat Back doesn't get added with a chip and we have an extremely tallented custom painter out here. Some subtle realistic flames could appear along a few edges
26 year old me loves how much I love this minivan.
Same here.
Your attitude and your Pacifica are bulletproof and 9 ft tall. It doesn't matter what vehicle you drive or buy there's always going to be either naysayers or people that don't like it. In my over a half a century of driving I don't think I've ever seen a vehicle produced that didn't either have a flaw or a recall. And by the way the judges in one of a major Auto publication indicated that the Pacifica was far and away the most beautiful designed vehicle, so you got that going for you as well. When my wife's 2013 Grand caravan is ready to put the rest, the Pacifica is exactly what we're going after. Kudos to you and your taste. There's not a person out there that shouldn't own a minivan because the practicality and usability are endless. Enjoy it. Look forward to further updates on the minivan.
So I am curious, three years later after you posted this video what was your experience with the Pacifica? How long did you keep it, how many miles did you put on it, and did you have any issues? I fell in love with the Pacifica when it came out but my wife hates minivans since we had a few over a couple of decades while we were raising our children. The are absolutelty the most practical vehicles. I retired last June and bought myself a new Lincoln Continental (wife already had one). However a few months ago when I had taken the Lincoln in for service they didn't have a Lincoln loaner to give me (they use Enterprise Car Rental onsite) and I told them I didn't care if it wasn't a Lincoln. To my surprise I got a Pacitica. I had always admired it from afar but after driving one a couple of days I knew I had to have one. One month ago I purchased a new 2021 pretty loaded Touring L. They did a mid cycle refresh for 2021 with a lot of good improvements like thicker glass, more sound deadening, etc.
I had a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan and but I owned for 14 years and put 207000 miles on, and other than what I would consider on normal wear and tear with normal maintenance I never had an issue with that Chrysler product.
A lot of people's problems may be with how they care and maintain their vehicles.
I have a 2013 town and country and its at 180,000 miles!
That's good. Wife's 2018 Pacifica had its catalytic converter replaced within a year at around 6k miles. Cat converter turned bright red and smoke in the cabin during our family trip. This is our very first FCA brand vehicle and will be the last one.
Well most Japanese cars are made in in the USA now so it should all have the same issues as Chrysler has...
That's the key word, Maintenance!
My family has 7 FCA vehicles all 2013 and newer. None of these vehicles have any major or minor repairs only routine maintenance. I have 0 complaints on any of our vehicles! Thank you for your review of the new van you purchased.
Minivans rock. Great ride, versatile, comfortable, lots of room, sit up high... no downside other than the uninformed/misinformed
I'm 22, I love this minivan... our family just bought a 2019 Limited. Cant wait to pick it up!
How you feel about it now? Lmao!!!!!
@@roscoeelcocko1863 ?? Good
@@iKaviD3 Meh
@@iKaviD3 how is the minivan going?
Hi! It's 2 years since you posted this, and I'm considering buying a used Pacifica. I am wondering if you were/are happy with yours? I've read that there are reliability issues. Have you had any? I just love this car, and I too want the limited, of course. Thanks so much!
I'm about to get my first Pacifica Limited. It will be my 6th Chrysler/Dodge Minivan. Love them!
We said we would trade our Jeep Grand Cherokee for a mini van when we retired and were in our mid-60’s. . . Got rid of our diesel Jeep last September for a 2018 Pacifica limited and LOVE IT! One son still ribs us in it (he’s in Hawaii and has not ridden in it yet), but our youngest and his 4 year old LOVE it as well. He’s 32 and said he would actually ride in it to the mountains with us! It came with everything but a butler! Love the ride, gas mileage (25-32 mpg), views with the windows, all the camera, the quiet ride, and all the awesome technology and features! Go with what YOU want and can afford!
I just bought a 2019 Pacifica and my whole family loves it even my 16 years old son wants to drive it.
I have a 2017 identical to yours. Great choice 60k and only replaced the crappy tires that came on it. FYI, Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring tires make the cabin whisper quiet!!
Without a doubt, the new Pacifica is the most stylish minivan.....EVER.
you need to wash your eyes
Mark Kemas Mark, name the more “stylish” minivan. I doubt there is such a thing.
While style is subjective, the fact that it's made by easily the worst manufacturer today is NOT.
Charlie Piland Toyota Sienna or the swagger wagon
I'd argue that the Kia Sedona takes that crown at the moment.
There is nothing wrong with going with a mini van over an SUV. It is less expensive to operate and even more practical for kids because of the sliding doors. I personally would have gone with the Honda Odyssey because I know about the track record. The Chrysler is a bit unknown. But I am not knocking it. I am a current owner of a Dodge Charger.
Rodney Williams Honda Odyssey......What year and how do you find the track record of it?
I've also been looking into the odyssey and apparently the new ones have been a nightmare of issues...
I'm a Ram owner now, but I used to drive a Honda Odyssey and let me tell you there is nothing more comfortable on a road trip than a van like that. That's a nice looking ride.. enjoy!
I absolutely love my Chrysler Pacifica! I have been waiting to buy this car for two years. It is so awesome I cannot explain how I feel about this car!
What year do you have out of curiosity, and do you still like it?
These are very reliable vans and quick too ! Smart,classy looking van and you cant go wrong..Minivans are really a must have for families..Save your truck for yourself and juice stains and food crumbs free lol ! Oh,does your van have the optional vacuum,slick idea lol ! Enjoy it !
I sold about 12 of these to happy people and I buy these all used as I am a used dealer ..Nobody I called even 2 years later complained to me these were unreliable,I keep in touch with the people I sell to ,especially repeat buyers...
The parking brake button is horribly located and badly designed, it is easy to accidentally touch it, while changing the air flow or changing stations, I did it a few times when driving on the highway and the car shucked dangerously , the only way to avoid touching the parking brake button is to tape a piece of hard plastic on top of it. The other issue is the headrest: it is curved inward, when you drive long distance (5+ hours) your neck will start to hurt. I wrote to Chrysler about these issues, but just one voice will not make them change these flaws. I think the parking break location is a dangerous flaw not just its location but the fact that it is push button and not a small pull latch similar to those in buick and infinity, in those cars you pull the small latch up to apply the parking brake.
If the Pacifica was raised up 3 inches it would be called an SUV.
Crossover
Just get rid of the sliding doors
Raising it would make it taller then most crossovers. Just drop the sliding doors.
Not even 3 inches, look at what the Nissan Pathfinder has become. The only difference these days is whether the doors slide or open on hinges.
smack9x sliding doors make life much easier!
We have a 2019 Pacifica Limited and had a 2017 Touring L Plus. Both great vans, zero problems.
I had a 17 Pacifica and loved it. Got 55k miles and avg 25mpg over that entire distance. Could easily hit 30 mpg on the freeway. Never had any problem but the trans is non serviceable. I purchased the lifetime drivetrain warranty. Don’t expect good resale for a minivan.
That is one great looking minivan. And the most practical vehicle on the road.
Bought my wife a Pacifica back in March and she loves it. We did have the main USB port go out and also was leaking windshield wiper fluid. It’s been fixed and is really a great vehicle.
Do you still have this vehicle? Any updates on how it's held up the past 2 years? Scrolled through your channel for a while couldn't find any update videos. Thanks in advance
People are always gonna hate on the mini van... hell i did too until i drove it and played around with all the cool tech. Van is fantastic for families , 100x more practical than 3 row SUV, not as “cool” of course but for me this was the closest of having both things. Nice looking suv esq looks and practicality of a van.
I've had great fortune with one of the old Chevy Venture minivans- one thing a lot of people overlook is the "crash safety". The 1998 Venture I spoke of is a deathtrap if you hit something big head on at 35mph or greater- the floor pan under/behind the front seats will fold up and sends the driver and front passenger into the windshield. Poor crash safety but good mpg and still won't quite after 244,000 miles driven.
Great video, went from civic to a truck to a Pacifica, drives like a sports car!! Love this thing!!
Good luck on your new car. My Dodge broke down at 55,000 miles. Watch out for cooling issues and motor mounts, TIPM, computer and shock towers. The V-6 engine is ok, just the items I mentioned. I hope this car works out for you and congratulations on your new minivan.
Good choice ceramic tint, I did my 2016 f-150 and 2018 f-250 supercrew all windows and windshield ceramic and I love the heat reduction in the cab.
Well, here's some info y'all might enjoy. I've owned a 2012 MKZ AWD Sport trim (similar to the Police Fusion trim, easily upgradable) and now own a 2020 Pacifica Limited trim (similar to the Challenger SXT, easily upgradable). With both stock version and custom versions, we see the same deal: had to upgrade the intake, MAF, throttlebody and exhaust on the MKZ to get the bulk of street friendly HP and response. In the Pacifica, there's no MAF, it's a thermometer. While still looking into what all I want to go with on this upgrade cycle (UC) for the Pacifica, I've found that, as with any vehicle: more air in, more out and a tune to compensate for the variance, is going to make the biggest change. The low and wide stance of the Pacifica and the same engine as the V6 sport variants, makes this a fun project to look into. 287HP stock vs the SXT V6 305HP, I'm pretty sure I can find a way to make the SXT parts work on my Pacifica.
Picked up my first FCA product in the summer 2019 ram rebel so far 9000kms on it and no issues. Just a couple recalls but no issues what so ever. Looking to get the wife a awd pacifica when its releases.
Should have any problems with a vehicle at 3years/36k miles. Only if you plan to keep it for a few years after it will start to break down. It’s just what’s Chrysler’s do.
I hope you don't have any problem with it. My wife's 2018 Pacifica Hybrid limited had its catalytic converter replaced at 6k miles within a year while we were in a weekend family road trip. What'da nightmare! The van was losing power and seeing smoke in cabin. I pulled over and pop the hood and saw cat converter bring red hot. I have never owned a vehicle that had 2 recalls per year. It already had 4 or 5 recalls since.
At the FCA dealer I work at we have a Pacifica in the shop that has 10,000 miles on it that is getting a new motor put in it it had an oil pressure loss and the motor was ruined. hope you have much better luck than the ones we see come into our dealer.
I own the same minivan. So far I love it. The only issue is the transmission, it act phony sometimes. At low speeds it jerks sometimes. That only happens occasionally
Ditto, transmission is sketchy af, but other than that love it
I just finished a 3 year lease with a Pacifica and my only complaint is the transmission
What's wrong with the transmission?
@@jeremyledford2215 what happens to the transmission? I'm getting one as a gift for a family so I want to be sure this will be the right choice.
@@meirmelb what happens to the transmission?
Did my research on minivans too, I almost went with the Pacifica, I just wasn’t sold on the reliability & longevity of what I was looking for in a minivan.(I’m looking for at least 15 years of family use.) I do agree with you on the technology package the Chrysler has to offer, it’s really nice.
Good choice. Already regretting 2018 Pacifica purchase with cat converter replaced at 6k miles. I will be lucky if it can last 10yrs.
I had a 98 Plymouth Voyager for 11 years never had a problem then I had a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country for about 3 years 4 years never had a problem
Seriously on the unrealistic brand loyalty. I have owned all three major car companies and even AMC back in the day and every brand has had major problems. I have also had good experiences with all three makers. To say "x" automaker will be problem free is untrue and to say don't buy from "x" maker because it always makes bad cars is just setting your self up for a much higher degree of possible frustration.
Each company has issues in some department...The way people act is that Chrysler's need major work every 2,000 miles ! Not true lol,I run them hard and 100,000 miles later still no issues with my hellcat 106,000 miles as of today..Sure lots of highway but I floor it daily !
We have a Pacifica, and it is the fourth Chrysler minivan we have owned. We got away from them for a few years, but came back because of the versatility and comfort level for traveling. The adaptive cruise control is awesome, and I agree that it looks better than most SUVs out there. We tow with ours, and use it for carrying a ton of stuff back and forth to our camp. We have never had any major issue with any of the four Chrysler minivans we have owned, and put close to a half million miles on them, combined. The only issue we had with this one so far is the tires that came on it were horribly noisy on the highway. I think they were OEM, and we just replaced them with higher quality Michellins, and the reduction in noise is dramatic. Now the car is how I remember the last one we had, pretty quiet on trips considering all of that glass. If you never had stow and go seats before, you will be amazed when you put them all down at what you can fit inside the back. It holds full sheets of plywood with the hatch down, and I have hauled queen size beds in the back too! They really are the most versatile vehicle you can own. If you are not sure about them, I suggest that you rent one for a family trip. They are dirt cheap to rent for a week, and I guarantee you will like it.
I'm a believer in vans, I could only buy another type vehicle as a second vehicle. Nothing else compares for me. Had a 2009 grand caravan, had separation problems when trading it in, IT WAS THAT GOOD. Bought a 2014 grand caravan to replace it, " need I say more"!
The V6 in this minivan is one of the best 10 engines in the world, plus, it’s powerful and economical in gas!❤😊
The 3.6 L Pentastar is a good performing engine. It does not have any problem getting our fleet Dodge Durango up to speed at over 7000 ft elevation in Colorado. The Durango gets
about 23 mpg in mixed driving with the 8 speed auto.
Mini vans make sense over large suvs unless you need the towing capacity of the full size suv.
My wife has a '17 Pacifica. She drove Lexus, Audi, BMW before buying the Pacifica. She had owned 2 Honda Odysseys prior, and had over 300,000 total miles on them. The Pacifica is her favorite. There have been some electical Gremlins and EGR issues that seem sorted out. We have 50,000+ miles on it. The dealer charges to reflash the sliding door modules and the rear hatch module. This is a known issue, so seems like that should be fixed free. As the warranty is money back guarantee, i.e. if you don't use it, you get the money back, I went ahead and paid for the 1 hr service charge to reflash the modules. Also during the warranty, the computer for the trans was reflashed, which helped the shifting.
I would like to say this, as my co worker recently found out, if you buy the extended Chrysler warranty read it and read all the warranty information because if you do not follow the guidelines you don’t get covered. Get the major interval services done and know when they are due don’t rely on a reminder, like my friend did and when a major engine problem occurred it wasn’t covered. Had he followed the warranty the engine would have been replaced. It was a freak thing but a freeze plug gave out and the oil leaked out while driving. We live in the Northeast and he plows with his truck we figure that corrosion caused this but either way it would have been covered they said.
Smart people buy mini vans instead of SUVs. Grand caravans are some of the longest lasting vehicles on the road.
Sorry don't know your name but to BTBRV,way to go, Grand Slam home run. Rented a Plymouth Voyager which is of the same chassis in 1996 and traveled the entire California Coast with the parents and kids, most fun we ever had. The vehicle is simply definition of complete versatility. Stigmatism aside, the greatest invention in the automobile industry and a total Legacy of the automobile icon Iacocca. And we must be from the same planet or cut from the same block of wood because my wife and I are
looking at the new Pacifica now and trade in the currently owned 2013 Grand Caravan. We feel that you're going to find as we did you can't live without a Chrysler minivan as always being at least one of your vehicles. Much success with the new minivan Enjoy it.
Great van. In the thumbnail image it shows this vehicle pulled up over the curb... this will cause damage under the vehicle.
MikesCarInfo nah I think that’s the shadow under the bumper. My mom has this car, and she never scratched the bumper.
We got the Pacifica right when it came out so we have had it over 2 years now. It is the best vehicle I have ever owned. Plenty of space, hauls ass, looks great.
Any update on this van? I just bought a new 2021 Pacifica and just wondering if you had any problems have great day
I love my Pacifica. Me and my whole family try to find excuses to go driving it
I had one. You can fit a sheet of plywood in the back. It is a great vehicle. I was looking at a Subaru. With all wheel drive available now it is much more capable than an outback
7:00 pretty much sums up what you two did and what is wise for most people. The U.S. domestic brands have vastly improved quality since the early 2000's. As for minivans, Chrysler invented it and still makes the best one to this day, IMO. As for minivan choice, everyone has their personal preference, needs, and wants. Some just dismiss them altogether, but two-seat roadsters don't make sense for everyone. I think a lot of minivan haters might change their mind if they actually drove some of these for a week. Great daily driver and especially people mover!
Wish my truck had Ziebart undercoating and rust protection. When need it up here in West-Central Illinois!
Great review man! I’m starting to see tons of Pacificas around now. They’re sharp looking for a minivan. Out of all the vehicles Chrysler makes they usually do pretty good on their Pickups and Minivans.
My wife's current vehicle2009 Chev Traverse needs all the timing chains replaced at 120,000 miles but has the highest crash safety for any domestic in it's class . Now, just need to figure out how to merge the two vehicles( GM super glue).
Sadly most people say negative things about a brand and have never owned or driven them. I can raise my hand to that too. I started working for FCA in 2015 and I have had 3 JGC, 1 Durango, and now own a 18 2500 CTD. No problems driving them all over 50k a year except for my RAM since I just got it.
No mines stuck in the driveway right now dead and I’m tracing the issue as it won’t start. And no they didn’t change much it’s all the same and you’ll see the same problems show up.
We searched long and hard from suvs to minivans and it came down to the Pacifica and the kia sedona. We chose the sedona because we liked the center consol better and we got more for our money. I love my "minivan" it's super comfortable and we can get 8 people in it and have plenty of room for luggage, bags etc. I don't understand the stigma against minivans. The Pacifica was a close 2nd for us and I think you'll be extremely happy with it.
I think that you made an excellent choice! I like the looks and features too. I would like to test drive one. I have one question though. How is the quality of the paint? I have heard many PDR companies complain about the orange peel in the FCA products.
I own a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan and no issues in 4 years of owning the car and I love my van.
How do you like the Kumho tires? We have the the same tire size and I have optioned it with the Goodyear Assurance Weather ready and they are absolute garbage of tires, losing pressure and they are loud as hell. What do you recommend, should I switch to Kumho or to go with another brand?
If everyone would look around them, you will see all makes of cars and trucks. This is my opinion only sometimes depending on your choice, financial situation plays a big game, the options you want, if everyone wanted the same things the world would be in the same box. I am older and do not need a van of any type. If I had a larger family and young children yes I could see one. The one you picked is very nice.
Ziebart has been around for many years. They started out as an undercoating company and I had new cars undercoated by them in the 70s & 80s. My wife and I are looking at minivans and we're in our mid 60s. They are practical for many people. Lincoln, Cadillac, and Lexus are status vehicles but that doesn't translate as better built.
I looked at a Navigator but it is hard to get in and to. The Pacifica was easier to get into.
Do what's best for your family brother. Vans are great vehicles for vacations and basically any errands in town. Trying to park a pickup at most hotels nowadays is a nightmare. Oh and dont forget parking garages..... great video btbrv. Enjoy the new ride!
FIAT owns Chrysler and their motto is Fix it Again Tony.
Not with minivans, I have a 2013 Chrysler town and country and it is at 180,000 miles and hasn’t broke down!
7:36 of self justification / self rationalization over a buying decision. The answer for critics is: "We liked the vehicle and bought it." "You get to buy whatever you want too."
Hi. Just wondering, what was the "HUGE MISTAKE" you were referring in your video title? Seems like all good news here, unless I missed something.
Love our 2018 Pacifica. Never buy another van without stow-n-go seats and as stated has room for 4x8 sheets of whatever in the back. The only problem I've had is with replacement headlights. I put LED SEALIGHT lamps in and the low beam works perfectly but the Daytime Running Lights are a problem but only the Daytime Running Light on the drivers side. It will go out after driving for a while and will reset after turning off and back on the vehicle. The passenger side doesn't. I've tested the high beams by driving for a couple hours in the country and even though turning them off and on due to oncoming traffic they worked perfectly. It appears that only when the Daytime Running Lights are on they shut off. Any one else have an issue like this? I've seen this reported for a variety of vehicles but no apparent solution for the Pacifica. Here's the LED lamps I use for both low and Daytime Running Light/High Beams. SEALIGHT X2 9005/HB3
I've always been a fan of minivans because of their practical applications and spaciousness as well as ease of entry. However we have always had to go with Suburbans to get similar interior capacity AND 4WD. I would certainly consider a minivan if 4WD was ever a an option. I think it's a great choice...
I did the same tint on my 18 Ram 2500 4x4. I live in the communist state of California in the Coachella Valley nothing but heat. Tint does a awesome job keeping the heat out. As for the minivan haters let them hate.
I think you made a good choice. I had the 2016 ram with the 3.6 and never had a problem.
Any updates to the Pacifica? We are in the exact same market as you were in October. Expedition, Tahoe, Enclave, minivan. We rented a Pacifica & really liked it.
We love our Pacifica it looks great rides fantastic and can haul everything!
Excellent choice on the CTX. I professionally do tint and Llumar is a phenomenal brand and one of the only ones to go with.
I just had my Mitsu SUV tinted last week with ceramic tint, front doors only as it's got privacy glass. I need to get my privacy glass tested before I decide to get the clear ceramic film on, Australia is pretty strict on this sort of thing.
As for the hate for buying a Chrysler minivan, I've prevously owned a 2003 Chrysler minivan, a 2008 Toyota Rav4 and most recently a 2012 Citroen people mover. The Chrysler and Citroen were by far the most user friendly vehicles I've owned, the Rav4 was good as well but ironically it's height was an issue for my young kids at the time. Yes I had some issues with the Chrysler, biggest one was a leaking steering rack. The Rav4, which was barely 18 months old when I got it, had the driver's seatbelt lock solid due to a failed retractor, as well as issues with it's gear shift and later a couple of recalls for the rear suspension. It also had numerous rattles which I couldn't trace, and that was my specialty when working in dealers. The Citroen, a car everyone claims is the most unreliable brand in the world, had zero issues. Only reason why I didn't buy another one was I needed out of my lease on the Citroen and to get a new one was going to take too long, 6 months!
Ziebart was/is very popular in the rust belt for undercoating your vehicles. I remember my parents getting it applied to their vehicles in the 70's. I grew up in western NY.
Look to be honest I really thought you would have gone with a Honda (Odyssey) after all those positive Ridgeline videos you made. I think a lot of folks are just surprised by this purchase.
considering my wife could have had any vehicle she wanted, I was a bit surprised also. I'm actually happy that she found a vehicle that checked every box she wanted, aside from Brand. This is the first time I've seen her completely happy with a vehicle she's driven. That says alot since she has really only had premium luxury vehicles up until this.
Thank you for your reply and I appreciate your continued interaction.
We love our 2017 Pacifica. However, it has been very buggy.
Thanks you, great honest video. Long time follower. Your video helped us to purchase our new 19 Pacifica . Keep up the great work.
Happy Wife = Happy Life, and sometimes I miss my company minivan that I had which was a Caravan.
I love my Pacifica mine is a 2008 touring wagon style
Yea it's a nice throw away type of unit. Definitely with the sound like you trade it often. Their are many more cross over suv that would been my personal choice. You cant compare a truck base suv to a minivan. I have a family of 8. I will stick the the suv or crossover suv as a family vehicle.
Love this vehicle. I keep under seat containers with survival/ camping gear, and in the back, made a platform that turns into a table, then put a metal storage box with additional gear underneath. Had to mount a spare tire on a roof rack since there is no place to store a full size spare.
The ceramic tint is awesome, I wasn’t a believer until I did it to my truck. The difference it had over just standard carbon film was incredible. It is expensive though, my truck for all windows including a brow and the full windshield was almost $1000 but money WELL spent.
The Pacifica reminds me alot of the Kia Sedona. The Black out version is nice on the Pacifica. That was me in my locksmith work van at 3:55. Sorry I was speeding on a wet road. New tire confidence. I was almost to the shop.
What are your observations as far as mpg, comfort on long drives and road noise is concerned? I have a sienna limited that has been terrible for us. Reliability....yes. but that's it. No comfort, loads of road noise, and I'm barely getting 23 mpg hwy.
I agree with your views, different strokes for different folks, drive what you like, your the one driving it, they all have their issues. GO FORD
I normally don’t like minivans but this one is different
It has proven to be more reliable than the new Odyssey so far. However, long term satisfaction will not be good. The unreliability of FCA products is not a stereotype. It’s a fact.
No it's not how bout you guys pick on the other 5 companies that are unreliable at the bottom of the list
Gotta say this Chrysler mini van is good looking and fancy If I won a lottery or something I’d get one it be a fun good alternative to a small suv
I have pacifica hybrid 2018 drive in NYC Uber taxi no issues in my 110000 mi for 2 years great vehicle...
Love the new van. Those seats that fold down into the floor are a huge win because it's hard to lift out and store the seats outside the van every time you need to go to the furniture store, flea market or home improvement store. The smooth floor after seats are folded down is so nice when one of your family members is a dog and you need to fold down a seat to add a big dog crate for them. The lower step up into the van vs a large SUV is really handy too. I see Honda and Toyota vans everywhere; I would much rather have a Pacifica like yours.
Hey, it's your ride. If you and the wife are happy, cool.
Hec yea! You have 3 kids. Looks good and it’s loaded for the kids. I hope to get one soon myself
Ziebart has be around for years. I remember as a kid my dad buying is new Omni and having Ziebart do the undercoating. Back then Undercoating was done after market.
Sorry, not sorry just never found many Chrysler products appealing.
Same! I do not like Chrysler
Sorry,I only find Chrysler products appealing....Other brands look bland and driving dynamics dont measure up !
The Pacifica is an award winner based on it's new technology, ease of use and performance.
Now that you've owned it for a while? Any regrets? Any problems?
That is a beautiful van. As long as your Wife likes it the battle is won. I'm guessing she also likes the pick-up speed, my wife does. 😃
I get yelled at, put her behind the wheel, turns into Mario. 😃
Some of the fastest drivers on the road are mini van moms, takin care of family bizniss.... No doubt about it 🌠😎
We traded a Lexus GX460 for the Pacifica and after a year of owning it, I gotta day that it was the best decision.