Audi A5 vs Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Audi A5 | Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 443 | 1,077 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2025 | 2017–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.2% | 5.5% |
Audi A5 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
80
18.1%
Engine & Cooling
70
15.8%
Other & Unspecified
57
12.9%
Airbags
50
11.3%
Steering
27
6.1%
Body & Structure
17
3.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
3.6%
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
236
21.9%
Engine & Cooling
211
19.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
201
18.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
172
16.0%
Other & Unspecified
94
8.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
36
3.3%
Brakes
27
2.5%