5 Things We Hate About The 2027 Chrysler Pacficia
The Chrysler Pacifica continues to be one of the most practical, comfortable family haulers on the market. For the 2027 model year, Chrysler refreshed its flagship minivan with an updated front fascia, new lighting, and a price reduction across most of the lineup.
However, despite its strengths in cabin space and everyday versatility, a few lingering drawbacks keep this classic people-mover from absolute perfection.
Here are 5 things we hate about the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica:
2027 Chrysler Pacifica Review: All The Details
1. Chrysler Dropped the Fuel-Efficient Hybrid
Perhaps the biggest disappointment for the 2027 model year is that Chrysler officially killed off the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. Citing low customer take rates, the plug-in variant is no longer an option. That leaves buyers with only the conventional 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, meaning anyone shopping specifically for 30+ MPG efficiency or zero-emission school runs will have to cross-shop the Toyota Sienna or Kia Carnival Hybrid instead.
2. Disappointing Gas-Only Fuel Economy
Without a hybrid in the stable, the Pacifica’s fuel economy drops to the middle or back of the pack. The front-wheel-drive version manages an EPA-estimated 22 MPG combined (19 MPG city / 28 MPG highway), while opting for all-wheel drive drags those numbers down to 20 MPG combined (17 MPG city / 25 MPG highway). In a segment where electrified rivals easily top 30 to 36 MPG combined, the Pacifica will definitely cost you more at the pump.
3. Inconsistent Interior Material and Fit-and-Finish Quality
While top-tier trims like the Pinnacle feature plush Nappa leather and upmarket styling, lower and middle trims suffer from noticeable cost-cutting. Base models miss out on the soft-touch dashboard surfaces found elsewhere in the lineup, and certain cabin trim pieces lack the tight, seamless fit-and-finish precision seen in competitors from Honda and Toyota.
4. Top-Spec Pinnacle Trim Sacrifices Second-Row Stow 'n Go
The Pacifica’s flagship feature has long been its patented second-row Stow 'n Go seating, which allows the middle seats to fold completely flat into floor bins. However, if you step up to the range-topping Pinnacle trim (which tops out over $58,000), you lose this feature. To make room for ultra-plush, extra-thick captain's chairs and a fixed center console, the second-row seats are removable rather than fold-flat—removing the van's biggest party trick.
5. Aging Cabin Architecture Beneath the Skin
While the 2027 exterior refresh brings a modern illuminated wing badge and "piano key" LED lighting signatures, the underlying interior layout is largely unchanged and showing its age. Chrysler has been using this core cabin architecture for a decade. While physical buttons and easy-to-use knobs are a welcome sight, the overall dash design and gear selector layout lack the fresh, contemporary feel of newer entrants in the segment.
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Dropping the hybrid is not a thing to hate. Stellantis couldn't get it right, they are still under a no-fix recall. Park outside, away from vehicles and structures, as they tend to burn to the ground without warning.
The other thing to hate is the "enhanced" 3.6 V6 that eats camhafts, roller followers, EGR coolers, oil filter housings, head gaskets and warps engine blocks.