Chrysler Pacifica vs Hyundai Sonata
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 | Chrysler Pacifica | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 10,755 | 22,302 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2026 | 1987–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 336 | 1,151 |
| Fires reported | 145 | 851 |
| Injuries reported | 181 | 740 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 21 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.2% | 12.4% |
Chrysler Pacifica by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
2,412
22.4%
Electrical System
1,443
13.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,429
13.3%
Body & Structure
1,093
10.2%
Steering
755
7.0%
Other & Unspecified
728
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
643
6.0%
Suspension
493
4.6%
Hyundai Sonata by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
5,119
23.0%
Steering
2,378
10.7%
Airbags
2,068
9.3%
Electrical System
2,008
9.0%
Other & Unspecified
1,329
6.0%
Brakes
1,259
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
1,092
4.9%
Body & Structure
1,087
4.9%