The Chrysler Pacifica was introduced into Chrysler’s lineup as a mid-size crossover SUV in 2004 which later was made into a minivan, and remains available through today. The Pacifica is known for its unique styling and for having the features consumers expect from SUVs, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a Chrysler Pacifica?
The Chrysler Pacifica has a towing capacity of up to 3,600 pounds depending on the year and if it has a towing package equipped.
There’s a bit more to know about Chrysler Pacifica towing capabilities which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
2023 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica can tow between 1,500 lbs and 3,600 lbs depending on the whether it has a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2023 Chrysler Pacifica can tow.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| Touring | 1,500 lbs / 680 kg | No |
| Touring | 3,600 lbs / 1,632 kg | Yes |
| Touring L | 1,500 lbs / 680 kg | No |
| Touring L | 3,600 lbs / 1,632 kg | Yes |
| Limited | 1,500 lbs / 680 kg | No |
| Limited | 3,600 lbs / 1,632 kg | Yes |
| Pinnacle | 1,500 lbs / 680 kg | No |
| Pinnacle | 3,600 lbs / 1,632 kg | Yes |
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Towing Capacity
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid can tow between 1,500 lbs and 3,600 lbs depending on if it has a towing package.
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid can tow 1,500 lbs without a towing package.
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid can tow 3,600 lbs without a towing package.
NOTE: In the owner’s manuals, Chrysler does not recommend towing with the Pacifica Hybrid model years 2017, 2018, and 2019.
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
Here’s a video showing the Chrysler Pacifica being put to a real-world road test and review:
Chrysler Pacifica Braked Vs. Unbraked Towing Capacity
All vehicles have different towing capacities based on whether or not you’re towing a trailer that has trailer brakes installed.
Trailer brakes allow the trailer to stop faster than if only the vehicle is using its brakes, allowing the vehicle to tow more weight, so braked towing capacity will always be higher than unbraked towing capacity.
Chrysler Pacifica Braked Towing Capacity: up to 3,500 lbs
Chrysler Pacifica Unbraked Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs
Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity Factors
There are a few factors that affect the Chrysler Pacifica tow capacity.
Model Year
The Pacifica’s tow capability varied a lot by year and generation.
The early model years had a max towing capability ranging from 4,900 lbs to 3,600 lbs, while the later models can only tow up to 8,100 pounds.
Engine Size
Most Chrysler Pacifica model years had the towing capacities designated by engine. Typically, the more powerful the engine, the more the vehicle can tow.
Axle Ratio
The greater the axle ratio, the more towing power the Pacifica had. This is true for all model years.
2WD vs 4WD
Whether or not your Pacifica was 2WD or 4WD also affected how much it can tow.
4WD Pacificas typically had greater towing power than the 2WD versions.
Number of Passengers
A big factor in calculating your vehicle’s towing capacity is how many passengers you’re carrying, which directly calculates into the vehicle’s GCWR.
This is true of all vehicles, not just the Chrysler Pacifica, so always take into consideration the total load of your passengers and gear in addition to what you’re towing.
Chrysler Pacifica Tow Package Info
Does The Chrysler Pacifica Have A Tow Package?
Chrysler offers a factory-installed Pacifica towing package on the Limited and Pinnacle trim levels only, which includes the following:
- 2-Inch Hitch Receiver
- 7-and 4-Pin Wiring Harness
- Trailer Sway Damping
Can You Install A Trailer Hitch On a Chrysler Pacifica?
If you plan on towing anything with your Chrysler Pacifica, you’ll need a tow hitch and wiring harness.
Depending on what you’re towing, you’re going to need a ball mount (aka a trailer ball hitch) so you can attach items for towing.
Make sure to get the right trailer ball size that matches your hitch and trailer.
Chrysler Pacifica Tow Hitch
Trailer hitches come in different hitch classes, which are rated for different vehicle sizes and weight limits.
The Chrysler Pacifica uses a Class 3 hitch.
Here’s a great option for a Class III Chrysler Pacifica trailer hitch:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 4,000 lbs. gross trailer weight, 400 lbs. tongue weight, 5,000 lbs. weight distribution capacity and 500 lbs. weight distribution tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Chrysler Pacifica (except Hybrid)
Here’s a great ball mount option so you can hook up different types of trailers for towing with your Pacifica:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Rated to tow 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight, this ball hitch offers dependability for your towing setup (weight capacity may change if trailer ball is removed)
- VERSATILE USE. This trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 1-1/4-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 1-1/4-inch receiver. The ball mount has a 3-1/4-inch drop, 2-inch diameter ball, 1/2-inch hitch pin hole and 7-1/4-inch overall length
- READY TO TOW. Hitching up your trailer is easy with this ready-to-use trailer hitch ball mount. It comes with a pre-attached tow ball for ready coupling and a trailer hitch pin to securely mount onto your hitch receiver
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this ball hitch is protected with a durable black powder coat finish, and the trailer ball has a polished chrome plating. These finishes resist damage from rain, dirt, road salt and other corrosive threats
- EASY TO INSTALL. To install the trailer hitch ball mount on your vehicle, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy
Chrysler Pacifica Trailer Hitch Installation
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on a Chrysler Pacifica trailer hitch installation:
Chrysler Pacifica Trailer Hitch Installation Cost
If you’re considering having a tow hitch added to your Pacifica, expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed (excluding the cost of the tow hitch and wiring harness).
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Hitch Receiver Vs Rear Step Bumper Towing
Some vehicles allow for bumper towing, which means you can mount a tow hitch ball directly on the bumper instead of installing a tow hitch to the vehicle’s frame.
Can I Bumper Tow With a Chrysler Pacifica?
The Chrysler Pacifica stock bumper is not rated for bumper towing, so you’ll need to install a frame-mounted hitch like the one we listed earlier in this guide or an aftermarket bumper with a hitch ball on it.
How Do I Know If My Chrysler Pacifica Has A Tow Package?
You can start by looking under the rear bumper of your Pacifica to see if you notice a trailer hitch or trailer ball.
That will give you a good indication of if you have a tow hitch already installed on your Pacifica.
Another way to research this is by checking the paperwork that came with your vehicle or taking it to a local dealer to see what’s installed.
Make sure to have your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) handy if you call the dealer so they can look up the exact specs and whether or not your vehicle has any towing packages or features installed on it.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica can tow between 1,500 lbs and 3,600 lbs depending on if it has a towing package installed.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2022 Chrysler Pacifica can tow.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,500 lbs / 680 kg | No |
| All | 3,600 lbs / 1,632 kg | Yes |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica can tow between 1,500 lbs and 3,600 lbs depending on if it has a towing package installed.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2021 Chrysler Pacifica can tow.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,500 lbs / 680 kg | No |
| All | 3,600 lbs / 1,632 kg | Yes |
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica can tow between 1,500 lbs and 3,600 lbs depending on if it has a towing package installed.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2020 Chrysler Pacifica can tow.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,500 lbs / 680 kg | No |
| All | 3,600 lbs / 1,632 kg | Yes |
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica can tow between 1,500 lbs and 3,600 lbs depending on if it has a towing package installed.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2019 Chrysler Pacifica can tow.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,500 lbs / 680 kg | No |
| All | 3,600 lbs / 1,632 kg | Yes |
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica can tow between 1,500 lbs and 3,600 lbs depending on if it has a towing package installed.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica can tow.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,500 lbs / 680 kg | No |
| All | 3,600 lbs / 1,632 kg | Yes |
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica can tow between 1,500 lbs and 3,600 lbs depending on if it has a towing package installed.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica can tow.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,500 lbs / 680 kg | No |
| All | 3,600 lbs / 1,632 kg | Yes |
2009 – 2016 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The Chrysler Pacifica was not produced between 2009 and 2016, so there is no towing capacity data for these model years.
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2008 Chrysler Pacifica can tow up to 3,500 lbs depending on if it had an engine cooler installed.
A 2008 Chrysler Pacifica without an engine cooler is not recommended for towing.
A 2008 Chrysler Pacifica with an engine cooler can pull 3,500 pounds.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Engine Cooler Installed |
| All | 0 lbs / 0 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,600 kg | Yes |
2007 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica can tow up to 3,500 lbs.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,600 kg |
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica can tow up to 3,500 lbs.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,600 kg |
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica can tow up to 3,500 lbs.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,600 kg |
2004 Chrysler Pacifica Towing Capacity
The 2004 Chrysler Pacifica can tow 3,500 pounds.
| Chrysler Pacifica Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,590 kg |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official Chrysler Pacifica Owner’s Manuals on Chrysler’s website and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with your Chrysler Pacifica.
