Head-to-head reliability
Chrysler Pacifica vs Honda Accord
How the Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Accord compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Honda Accord averages fewer NHTSA complaints per year. Chrysler Pacifica has 3,481 complaints and 87 recalls on record; Honda Accord has 1,140 complaints and 2 recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Chrysler Pacifica | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 3,481 | 1,140 Better |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 87 | 2 Better |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 114 | 69 Better |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 348.1 | 114.0 Better |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 92 | 47 Better |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 1 Better | 3 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Chrysler Pacifica
- 01ENGINE1,269
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,064
- 03POWER TRAIN956
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER504
- 05STEERING479
“[XXX]- bought new 2025 Chrysler Pacifica w/ 29 mi at Troncalli Chrysler Dodge Jeep (TCDJ). [XXX]- 1st time -I was driving the car when it made a “clunk” sound when turning left. All the lights on the dashboard came on and the ABS system turned off.The car saf…”
“The charging system light came on. My wife went to charge at public charging station due to being close to one. After plugging in the van, it said charging failed. She unplugged the charged went to back up and the van died. Had to have it towed to dealer. Dea…”
Honda Accord
- 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM251
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER221
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE195
- 04ENGINE154
- 05SERVICE BRAKES136
“This has been reported one time before but the situation has gotten worse when driving at approximately 60ish miles per hour but it starts doing it about between 50 and 70 mph when driving and the car is using the regular engine not the EV section. You will r…”
“4 out of 5 times driving the car the infotainment screen with get random touches guiding you to unknown menus or system setting or maybe just to a different radio station. Where I think this becomes a legitimate safety concern (asside from changing vehicle se…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Chrysler Pacifica — 87 recalls
The defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
The risk: Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10…
The defect: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
The risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer…
The defect: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.
The risk: The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
The defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
The risk: An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recal…
Honda Accord — 2 recalls
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identificati…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
The risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is availa…
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Chrysler Pacifica | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 89 |
| 2024 | 36 | 0 |
| 2023 | 131 | 0 |
| 2022 | 186 | 0 |
| 2021 | 343 | 201 |
| 2020 | 161 | 330 |
| 2019 | 331 | 0 |
| 2018 | 806 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1464 | 520 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Chrysler Pacifica or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Chrysler Pacifica vs Honda Accord
- Chrysler Pacifica total complaints
- 3,481
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 1,140
- Chrysler Pacifica total recalls
- 87
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 2
- Chrysler Pacifica avg complaints/year
- 348.1
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 114.0
- More reliable overall
- Honda Accord
- Chrysler Pacifica top complaint area
- ENGINE
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM