I have an extreme mileage 2017 Pacifica LX that I purchased in January 2017. I use it as a contractor driver delivering auto parts on a 500 mile loop five nights a week. I have 155k miles as of May 11th 2018 (that reminds me, I need to do my 15k oil change this weekend). I had a transmission oil change done on it around 135k miles because it was whining as it neared 3k rpm just before up shifting and that seemed rather disconcerting. More on that in a minute. The van is pretty fantastic for the most part. It is super comfy for my route and my lower back is thankful. In warm weather, I regularly get 30mpg occasionally 31-32 in hilly western PA with a few hundred pounds of auto parts and that saves me thousands a year in fuel over another contractor who does a similar route in a Ford Explorer and only gets 23-25mpg. I can tow my Bayliner 175 (total 2500lbs boat/trailer/gas/gear) up a 7% grade in a residential street at 25mph at 2k rpm! Now that's torque! The stereo is great, though the media interface could use some serious work. Just hard to go from one track to another on a USB. And if you're listening to a two hour podcast and try to fast forward through the commercials fifteen minutes from the end and hit a bump and accidentally bump the fast forward which then becomes a track skip, you have to go back to the beginning of the podcast and sit there with your finger on the button for about 15 minutes as it slowly fast forwards to the spot you left off at. But you get what you pay for and the Pacifica is one of the cheapest minivans out there for a base trim which is what I have. I have not had a single repair yet at 155k but that's normal for a newer vehicle on a route. I had a Civic and went 229k in two years and sold it without ever having a repair. I sent my trans oil from the change at 135k in for analysis at Black Stone Labs and threw my engine oil in there as well (15k intervals, full synth filter and oil). I'm curious to see the results. I'm putting my money on them telling me I should have changed the trans oil sooner but we'll see! So about that transmission... You have to remove the drivers side wheel and control arm and suck the fluid out as there is no drain. They were only able to get a little over half of it out or about 3.5 quarts. $40 labor was great but $140ish in fluid at $40 a quart sucked but it's running better now, shifting more smoothly and doesn’t take 5-7 seconds to engage when shifting from reverse into drive. I know I'll just have to get it done every 50k miles or so from now on as I can't do a full change. It's super frustrating knowing that your transmission won't last as long because you can't keep fresh oil in it without dropping the pan and changing the gasket and making a mess. I've only ever had vehicles I've been able to drain and fill myself and using full synth and only spending around $40 a gallon was nice. Sadly, the Odyssey and the Sienna are the same way now with these 'sealed' units. Not an issue if you're buying new and selling in five years and only put normal miles on it but an issue for me! For the record Chrysler dealerships won't change it because it's listed as 'lifetime fluid.' But lifetime for me was starting to whine at 130k. So I doubt I would be seeing 200k if I didn't do a change. Would I buy another one? I will run this one into the ground first and get back to you. Another driver had a 2012 Ford Escape and serviced the trans fluid full drain and fill every 50k and didn’t need a rebuild 'til 423k. Lastly, If you go to get one of these new, you will be offered a Mopar unlimited warranty from the dealer. I have researched it and talked to someone with a Jeep who, despite not going off roading, went through two engines in seven years. He confirmed that as long as you get the oil changed my a professional within the recommended interval (mine was anything up to 10k), and save every receipt, they will pay for the new engine, or trans, or shocks and struts, electrical repairs, you name it. And the standard deductible is $100. Repairs at dealerships only but, since you’re only paying a hundred bucks, who cares! The catch is that if the vehicle is totaled, or you sell it, it voids the warranty. Also, way down the line, if the retail value is less than the cost of repairs, they will cut you a check for the value and void it. If you get it through a dealer, for me, the cost was about $3700. I called Mopar directly though and they offered it with the same deductible for $3100. Since it’s 2k just to change the shocks and struts every couple hundred thousand miles, it’s well worth it. It doesn’t cover commercial use though so, blast, I’m out. But great for anyone looking to buy one and keep it for at least ten years. So, would I recommend this van? I don’t know. The sealed transmission is a terrible idea but, if you can pick one up base trim for under 22k and the warranty is only around 3k, you are still coming in cheaper than a base trim Sienna and although the Pacifica has a lower reliability, being covered so well makes it an enticing buy.

@yomocute9403

5 жыл бұрын

soooo how much is your monthly payments and down was?

@SkeleMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Holy cow you drive a LOT

@watermelon2650

4 жыл бұрын

You guys really read all of this? Smh

@shaunascriver9679

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Awesome review for a potential buyer.

@kasonnikolas7672

2 жыл бұрын

i know I am kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good place to stream newly released movies online ?

Chrysler should have paid you for this video. You sold me. Very indepth and honest.

Really love that blue hand. Makes me laugh everytime I see it. :)

Now that’s a minivan I’d buy.

The little blue hand is brilliant!

Thank you for the info. Bought one just like that one for my wife yesterday and this video is better than going through the manuals and instructions. This is the first minivan I really like. The kids loved it. Can’t wait for our first road trip. In case anyone is interested, the dealer was asking >$40K, I got it for $32K 😎

@ernieD

5 жыл бұрын

$32K from $40K, that's what I like to hear. Good on you. And I've got my cherry, '15 Toy HL with just now over 20K miles to trade in. Lets' Ride!

@luismerced100

5 жыл бұрын

Need a tutorial on how you went about getting such a reduction in price!

We purchased the Pacifica plug-in hybrid. Almost three months and 2700+ miles into it, we couldn't be more pleased. Smooth as silk, flawless performance. Mileage is fabulous!

@metrolinkfan8007

6 ай бұрын

It's super fast and we have one and it's very good to travel long distance and camping. The surround sound is amazing on it I give it 5 stars on it so far. ❤😊🎉

I rented one out last year... drove it from California to Texas an back. It was a GREAT experience. My wife an kids fell in love with it ever since. Planning on buying one soon, can't wait!

@ernieD

5 жыл бұрын

Good idea to rent, way to know if you really like it. I drive a '15 Toy Highlander LE, with just over 20K miles now. I don't log alot of miles, so all I've read of Chrysers' in the past should not be an issue for me. Plus, I know they are building all cars way better these days. I'm usually a Toyota/ Honda car-SUV-truck buyer. But i sure like the interior (seats) features of this Pacifica. I have to go rent one now. Cuz, I gots to know!!! ;>) Howdy from TX; hope y'all enjoyed the trip here n back. peace, e.

@reginaalear

5 жыл бұрын

ernieD I have a 18 Toyota Highlander se and really like it. I was looking at the Pacifica and sienna but didn’t want to get a van.

@ernieD

5 жыл бұрын

@@reginaalear After all my research, I think I could be happy in a mini-van. My Toyota dealer sends me letters in the mail weekly with offers of a new, 2019 HL for just $40-$50 more monthly payment. I get tempted but I've never used the 3rd row seat in my HL. It has always stayed folded down. I use the cargo area for my music gear I haul to gigs. I don't really want another SUV with a 3rd row seat I'll never use. Back then I test drove the 4Runner too. I liked the smoother ride of the Highlander. I like what I am seeing of the new, 2019 Honda Passport. Only 5 passenger seating, about 9" shorter than the Pilot. I may go test ride it. But I'm still thinking to try out the '19 Sienna SE for maximum cargo area. But I do like my Toyotas'. ;>) And that Passport not much less $$ than the Pilot, if at all. C'mon Honda really? Finally, if I test drove a new HL in SE model, I'd prolly bring it home. But still need to try a Pacifica SE as well. Enjoy that HL-SE, should be fun.

Honestly I like vans more than SUVs=))) Awesome review! Thanks a lot Mike!

@8877Lego

6 жыл бұрын

MegaRetr, I agree! Crossovers are not unique anymore.

@PartyUpLive

6 жыл бұрын

I'm 6' 9" and I've driven many SUVs and I prefer vans overall. They're just more comfortable, for me. Well, the Dodge Grand Caravan is. A lot of Minivans don't have the head and/or leg room, for me.

@weberaudio

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I use to be a Mobile DJ years ago and picked up an old 92 Dodge Caravan for hauling my gear. I was always a performance car guy, but I found myself driving the van for convenience more and more. I got 242k miles out of it and when it died, found another one and repeated the process all over again. In 2005 I bought and SXT and even though I didn’t do the DJ work anymore, I still preferred the van over any other vehicle I have ever owned. Comfortable, handy, quiet, and smooth. When it finally gave up the ghost after 230k miles, I bought an SUV, but I’m seriously considering one of these vans. The SUV isn’t quite a car, isn’t quite a van (it does neither well if you ask me).

the only van i would buy

Stroking that sweet sweet leather with that naughty blue finger....i chuckled every time it came into view Great vid

My dad has that van it's super beautiful and many miles later it's still going strong. It's an 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus. ❤😊

I think that if most people could let go of the fact that it's a minivan, more folks would prefer it over crossovers. Can't beat the room inside & S package look.

Would go for this minivan over any mainstream crossover. Both practical and smart car.

I own 2001 Grand Voyager 2.5 CRD LX for 20 years and I have 210k miles on it. Many features on this pacifica are similar to my voyager :)

My favorite vehicle for being the best combination of comfort, driving dynamics, storage utility, looks and safety. Would love to see an SRT version with a Ripp Supercharged 3.6 and BIG VENTED DISC BRAKES!

THANK YOU! This is the best, most detailed and comprehensive walk-around I have ever seen of ANY vehicle.

The the parents have a 2017 Limited and it has everything that you can imagine including wify, self parking, sensors that keeps you in your lane, DVD, full sun roof, open side and back doors with foot, vaccum cleaner, electric cord plug....Too much more to list. It really is a super nice vehicle.

My wife just bought a 2018 Pacifica, your video was quite informative on some of the features we haven't the opportunity to use, thanks so much for the excellent video....

Great video Mike I just started looking at vans and this is the one I am drawn to. Appreciate the walkthrough very well done, very informative!

I have a 2018 touring L and never loved a vehicle more! I love driving it and turned my hubby into a mini van man! we adore it! can haul so much and super comfy. the slide for the door is hidden along the window so nice. my two boys love it!

This video sold me on a minivan😂🙌 I still have my 17 Camaro 2ss, trading in my Equinox for this won’t be such a hard pill to swallow😂 this minivan is everything a Mom of three can ask for!

@ernieD

5 жыл бұрын

Spoken like a true SS-Mom.....of 3. ;?) Go Gurllll!

I dont have no kids nor do i need a mini van but this van looks so good and who doesnt need the extra space i could sleep in it lol

Amazing review! I got this van today and you taught me more than the dealer did!

Very good review of a very nice vehicle! Chrysler has done a fabulous job in designing and engineering this Van!

Im only 20 with 1 child, I really wish I could afford this van. I love vans. A van was my first car actually. Beautiful van

@alexrojas7450

3 жыл бұрын

Currently 21 with 2 children😅

One thing to note is the button on the powered side doors actually open the doors using the powered motor. Only the front door buttons lock.

Great video! I have leaned so much and this is much better than the manual to see a hands on presentation.

An update- my Pacifica S model as shown here in this video is doing great. There was one recall that was quickly taken care of , and had zero issues at all. Engine is strong and 9 speed ZF is smooth changing gears. I average 27-8 mpg. And I use these same 18 wheels not the 20s they offer. The 18s provide a quiet soft ride and the 20s ride is more bumpy and not recommended. Get the 18s. So far this vehicle is doing well. First year was flawless. I'll update in another year see how it goes. Definitely recommend this Pacifica for families. Better than crossovers or SUVs .

@MikesCarInfo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. Very helpful for new buyers :)

@jamesriefstahl1021

5 жыл бұрын

@@MikesCarInfo You betcha!! I'm getting mine this Saturday, and it's great to hear!!!

@SKULFRAKproDukshunz

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesriefstahl1021 just purchased 2018 limited for the wife 3 months ago and we all love it💖💖 the kids love watching videos and playing games and a sound system has a lot of bass

Great in-depth review, thanks

Thank you very much @mikescarinfo for the video.

A fantastic in-depth review cann' t wait to purchase one!

Bless you, Mike. We are looking for a new car and these are so useful.

Beautiful van, Great review 👍🏽

Cool pointer stick! Very nice overview. Thanks.

I never like mini van but after this now I really want one. This is the best looking/SUV looking mini van plus 287hp!!!! Wow

Just bought my new 18 Pacifica black with the S package like this one here. It drives like a car, actually fun to drive, and i think looks good. I hope it lasts a long time like the town and country. Co workers and neighbors all like it too and now they are gonna buy one too. Good job Chrysler this is really a winner!

@Hcai75

5 жыл бұрын

Bought one too. Exactly like the one in the video. Great van. Had a grand caravan for 7 years. Never had a problem.

@cyurenes9961

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Dust really isn’t funny especially if you say it twice

@dwrldgster3151

6 ай бұрын

How has it been

my kids are grown now but i would love to get one of these. So comfy and so much room. Very nice looking and looks more like an SUV than a mom van. Thanks for the great tour.

Well explained, thanks for the upload

Very thorough, thank you

My wife loves her van so far thanks for the review it helped a lot. I got her the 2018 Limited with everything on it plus I saved $3,500!

I own this exact model and its wicked. It's not slow. It's spacious as well. Kids love it. Buy weather tech if you have kids!!

@snowsansa1527

5 жыл бұрын

Ours is Chrysler grand voyager Limited. and man is quite fast, in fact you have to be mindful as you can easily over speed.

Great detailed review. Cant wait for you to review the 2019 version and comparison!

OMG I love these.

Thanks for reviewing the package with the black exterior color and these particular wheels! It looks much better in your video than the renders and photos online.

Mike, thank you so much. I don't know why the Minivan hate. It's is the perfect family and Road trip vehicle. I'm now leaning towards a Pacifica over a SUV. Thanks again for your indepth Reviews...

Thank you for the video brother

Very nice illustration,effort and information.

My 3rd Chrysler minivan!! Good video bro.

This is the shit. We need this ride

This van looks GOOD in all black to me. Unfortunately I don't buy black car. I usually like and buy silver, but I love how this one looks in all black and how all the trim seems to fit together nicely. But I never buy a new vehicle for their first couple of years of production. Otherwise I'd definitely be interested in buying this. But I'll be done paying off my 2015 Grand Caravan and after that I don't want another car note.

My local enterprise has quite a few pacifica touring l’s the best thing is i will hopefully have one as my rental car as my bmw is having problems.

I saw the commercial of this sporty minivan every time when I watch Nickelodeon, but my sister wanted that minivan because there are LCD TVs at the back of the front seats just like in the Ford Expedition Limited/King Ranch/Platinum, Lincoln Navigator, Chevrolet Tahoe Premier/GMC Yukon Denali, Chevrolet Suburban Premier/GMC Yukon XL Denali, Honda Pilot Touring/Elite, Cadillac Escalade, and more.

good job

Cool video

very nice video!

I really wished they would have put a sport mode with paddle shifters. Especially with the S package. An AWD option would of also been great.

@zandersmith6960

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I’m very surprised Toyota is the only one who still makes a AWD van as minivans suck in the snow ❄️

@justinbuckley1939

2 жыл бұрын

👍👌

Nice comprehensive review. What would happen if somebody accidentally hit the gearshifter while driving?

Nice!

24:20 steering column adjustment

5 years ago, I will buy 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.

Mini van.

Another quality review. Thank you!

I test drove and tested 2019 Odyssey, Sienna and Pacifica and I have to say I would much rather prefer the Pacifica. I will make a detailed review soon on why it beats the other 2 vans.

oooo blue hand :)

Hey mike can u do a review on the Pacifica hybrid

25 year old single male but this is like my dream ride when it comes to current production vehicles. I love how comfortable and functional the minivan is. They get unnecessary hate but fuck those people. This thing is pure luxury.

what of if the spare tire is inflated would it still be able to stay in that compartment?

now thats blue pointy hand that i would buy.

@MikesCarInfo, i got a Chrysler Grand Voyager Limited, it really looks like this but i think ours is a lot bigger and longer than this, correct me if I am wrong. I was expecting that since this one is 2018 is a lot added to it, since ours is older a 2012 Chrysler Grand Voyager Limited Diesel, but it turns our it's almost the same, in fact this one i notice don't have food tray and 6 headsets and some features that ours have this one don't. If may i ask how much this one if brand new?

i watched your review of grand Cherokee 2017 and i observed that when you opened the hood of the car, there was no battery, was the one you showed then an hybrid or what?

It would be nice to have a color scheme that can be toggled through for all the dashboard lighted parts including any small buttons, this would be helpful on days you want a different color that might set the mood for a special event. Well I will have to get me one of these, I hope it comes in red, I like all my vehicles to be red because it's a much safer color. Red only clashes with the evening sunsets if the sky is red. I prefer to not drive during the evenings and so I never need to worry about that much.

What is day light opening molding? Found it on a chrysler brochure.

Travis Puls Actually, Chrysler went with the Pacific name because they didn’t want to chance the successful name plate of the Town & Country. If the new Pacifica (new town & country) fails, it wouldn’t mean they lose their kudos. The T&C was the most successful mini van ever and the last gen was a complete success. Moving into a more streamlined mini van may bother some of client base that have been use to and very fond of the boxy van style. If people take to this new crysler mini van, they may bring the name back. Chrysler has done this before. REMEMBER the Sebring being changed to 200 S?

My Minnesota and Virginia cousins rented this 2 years like 2019 in Yellowstone Montana

Alguien sabe si trae llanta extra? Y donde esta? Tengo esta van 2018 pero no encuentro llanta de repuesto.

Almost 200k

Is it possible to show EU metric/celsius numbers instead of US numbers? And does it support DAB2 radio?

Good mini van

@Dd-qz4ym

6 жыл бұрын

Thx

Thanks hi😁👏👋

Hi Mike, Just enjoying your video...thank a lot Sir. Now, would you correct me about the use of AUX input (hole) I see in vehicles? Can someone listen to a radio using normal everyday earphones?

@MikesCarInfo

4 жыл бұрын

The AUX is an input not an output.

Nobody ever shows how far the passenger seat can recline back. We r renting one for vacation. I would love to know how far and also does the second rows recline back. Thanks dude

I tuned in to see the little hand.

An observation if I may ? I don't have 1 of these but the pass through under centre console has a possible flaw ? to me. If say have a long object passed through because carrying wood or pipes for a weekend DIY, if put on brakes heavy, wouldn't it move forward into front USB and charger port and break them or at least the covers for them ?

@MikesCarInfo

5 жыл бұрын

The tie-downs located in the back would come in handy.

I'm a huge fan of all your reviews as they are probably the best on KZread, in my opinion..Anyway..I have been tossing the idea of a Town And Country minivan for some time now..a 2012-2015 used model..I won't ever buy new...way too much depreciation on these as well as any new car...I never thought about the new Pacifica since the previous Pacifica was a huge mess...but this is a whole different model using the same name..My question is this..Is this Pacifica smaller inside than the regular Town And Country minivan? I want the most room possible inside as I want cargo hauling capability as well as occasional camping ability..Thanks!

I like the Chrysler Pacifica so much more than the Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna. The Odyssey and Sienna seem very Southwest Asian-y.

@tristonsistare475

5 жыл бұрын

J High The sienna is ok, my mom has a 2006 sienna le and its still pretty good, but the oddysey is so ugly.

@papperxd1013

5 жыл бұрын

J High what's wrong with a Asian car

@SeanAlegator

5 жыл бұрын

I honestly dont like removing seats to get maximum cargo but this van will save all of your energy and time!

@clo289

5 жыл бұрын

Agree.

Hi Mike, love your video, could you make your video 60fps in the future? It's way smoother than 30fps :D

@MikesCarInfo

6 жыл бұрын

When I upgrade my camera :)

@jacobreed47

6 жыл бұрын

60fps causes motion sickness,30 fps is great for car reviews, not like its a high end action movie. I wouldn't change a thing, its already in 4K!

Is this a hybrid electric vehicle?

I bought a 2018 Pacifica in January at 5,000 miles and the car engine light already went on otherwise it's rise nice the only downside I found is that that I don't like is that the car phone will not charge unless the engine is on one-wheel beauty is that the car will automatically break if you get to an object behind you and especially if some dude decides to walk right behind your car as it backing up

@ernieD

5 жыл бұрын

Please come back and let us know what the ENGINE light turned out to be. If yours has the no gas cap feature, a loose gas cap would be my first check. But you should def go see your dealer at only 5K miles. Myself, I don't know if any auto that will charge a phone without engine running? At least my '15 Toy HL won't.

Yo I need help on how to turn off the speech feature

How many horses does it have

That button on the back doors is to open the doors not unlock.

Engine in this one doesn't seem to vibrate too much, but the once I've seen were vibrating way too much.

Yooooo!!!!, MIKE you should do a video with SAAbKYLE04 collide.

@MikesCarInfo

6 жыл бұрын

I tried but he was not interested :)

@moeali3190

6 жыл бұрын

MikesCarInfo what an ass wipe he is

Is that an Aftermarket DVD Player? Cause doesn’t Chrysler advertise that there on the back of the front headrests? Great video as always.

@MikesCarInfo

6 жыл бұрын

It is listed on the window sticker. www.chrysler.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=2C4RC1BG9JR252741

@yvoncarriere133

6 жыл бұрын

Depending what model some are on roof and some in headrest

@thenewcenturyhomeste

6 жыл бұрын

Parents have on seat backs and screen folds down. In my own opinion, it is better than the roof as you're looking straight ahead I stead of having to look up.

We have that car

5:30 Waaaait for it....

Fuel door cap can be opened by anyone,not really good, and this one seems to be one of the most expensive models.

Where are the many tv

Blue hand!? :^o