Chrysler Pacifica vs Toyota 4RUNNER
The Toyota 4RUNNER is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Chrysler Pacifica. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chrysler Pacifica | Toyota 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,332 | 923 |
| Most reported problem | Body & structure | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 51 and 42 | 39 and 6 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 98,000 miles | 120,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 21 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,332 complaints for the Chrysler Pacifica and 923 for the Toyota 4RUNNER. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Chrysler Pacifica, 2 for the Toyota 4RUNNER.