Recalls by ModelChrysler Pacifica vs Kia Carnival: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Chrysler Pacifica has 43 recalls and 7,089 owner complaints; the Kia Carnival has 7 recalls and 426 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Chrysler Pacifica | Kia Carnival | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 43 | 7 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 2 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 7,089 | 426 |
| Crashes reported | 209 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 99 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 181 | 63 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Electrical System |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Chrysler PacificaKia Carnival
Every model year
Chrysler Pacifica: top problems
Engine2,425
Electrical System1,475
Power Train1,442
Structure1,080
Steering790
Unknown or other741
Kia Carnival: top problems
Electrical System142
Unknown or other119
Structure60
Engine48
Fuel System38
Visibility24
Does your car have an open recall?
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Chrysler Pacifica or the Kia Carnival?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 7,089 complaints about the Chrysler Pacifica and 426 about the Kia Carnival with NHTSA, so the Kia Carnival has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Chrysler Pacifica or the Kia Carnival?
NHTSA lists 43 recall campaigns for the Chrysler Pacifica and 7 for the Kia Carnival since model year 2000.