Chrysler Pacifica problems and recalls by year
6,128 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2017 (1,531); 41 recalls, 12 investigations.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 1 | Electrical system |
| 2026 | 11 | 5 | Electrical system |
| 2025 | 29 | 9 | Air bags |
| 2024 | 45 | 11 | Electrical system |
| 2023 | 155 | 14 | Engine |
| 2022 | 216 | 10 | Power train |
| 2021 | 375 | 7 | Electrical system |
| 2020 | 170 | 5 | Electrical system |
| 2019 | 314 | 7 | Electrical system |
| 2018 | 881 | 12 | Engine |
| 2017 | 1,531 | 11 | Engine |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | Electrical system |
| 2008 | 102 | 0 | Electrical system |
| 2007 | 326 | 0 | Engine |
| 2006 | 726 | 1 | Engine |
| 2005 | 1,244 | 2 | Engine |
Years with 100+ complaints
2023 Pacifica: 155 complaints
3 crashes, 1 injury · 26V358000, 26V327000, 26V296000, 26V189000, 25V876000, 25V877000, 25V388000, 25V302000, 24V793000, 24V436000, 24V199000, 23V753000, 23V500000, 23V010000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 47 | 300 |
| Electrical system | 43 | 51,416 |
| Power train | 42 | 70,000 |
| Air bags | 35 | 51,416 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | — |
| Steering | 11 | 2,500 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 30,000 |
2022 Pacifica: 216 complaints
7 crashes, 2 fires, 17 injuries, 1 death · 26V362000, 26V189000, 25V876000, 25V877000, 25V302000, 24V793000, 24V436000, 23V010000, 22V619000, 22V181000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 71 | 68,000 |
| Engine | 68 | 40,000 |
| Electrical system | 61 | 41,607 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | — |
| Unknown or other | 26 | — |
| Seats | 15 | 250 |
| Air bags | 13 | 135,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | — |
2021 Pacifica: 375 complaints
11 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries · 26V362000, 25V876000, 25V877000, 24V793000, 24V436000, 23V010000, 22V181000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 150 | 12,000 |
| Engine | 141 | 14,800 |
| Power train | 119 | 8,500 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 77 | — |
| Unknown or other | 56 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 950 |
| Back over prevention | 17 | 55,000 |
| Steering | 16 | 95,507 |
2020 Pacifica: 170 complaints
7 crashes, 3 fires, 10 injuries · 26V362000, 25V876000, 24V793000, 23V010000, 20V191000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 63 | 52,000 |
| Engine | 52 | 32,000 |
| Power train | 36 | 40,000 |
| Steering | 32 | 50,000 |
| Unknown or other | 18 | 2,800 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 7,200 |
| Seats | 6 | 1,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking | 5 | — |
2019 Pacifica: 314 complaints
11 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries · 26V327000, 25V876000, 23V010000, 20V191000, 19V886000, 19V348000, 18V524000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 98 | 18,179 |
| Engine | 82 | 23,400 |
| Power train | 72 | 20,000 |
| Service brakes | 55 | 29,000 |
| Unknown or other | 51 | 5,400 |
| Steering | 43 | 52,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 1,800 |
| Structure › Body | 10 | 13,000 |
2018 Pacifica: 881 complaints
27 crashes, 14 fires, 15 injuries · 25V876000, 23V010000, 19V886000, 19V348000, 19V143000, 18V524000, 18V492000, 18V493000, 18V395000, 18V332000, 17V824000, 17V542000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 377 | 11,142 |
| Electrical system | 284 | 12,872 |
| Steering | 182 | 14,400 |
| Power train | 155 | 15,000 |
| Unknown or other | 112 | 20,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 47 | 5,500 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 37 | 12,100 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 6,000 |
2017 Pacifica: 1,531 complaints
46 crashes, 10 fires, 37 injuries · 25V876000, 23V010000, 19V348000, 18V524000, 18V395000, 18V332000, 18V049000, 17V542000, 17V482000, 17V342000, 16V490000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 523 | 18,000 |
| Power train | 466 | 27,000 |
| Electrical system | 388 | 26,000 |
| Steering | 285 | 42,000 |
| Unknown or other | 213 | 16,980 |
| Vehicle speed control | 88 | 17,000 |
| Service brakes | 82 | 15,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 70 | 24,000 |
2008 Pacifica: 102 complaints
2 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injury
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 24 | 80,000 |
| Engine | 21 | 87,000 |
| Power train | 11 | 55,000 |
| Steering | 10 | 110,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 60,000 |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 111,000 |
| Structure › Body | 8 | 110,000 |
| Suspension | 8 | 116,000 |
2007 Pacifica: 326 complaints
8 crashes, 10 fires, 7 injuries
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 76 | 97,000 |
| Power train | 61 | 80,000 |
| Electrical system | 48 | 95,000 |
| Steering | 36 | 75,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 97,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 51,000 |
| Power train › Automatic transmission | 21 | 24,686 |
| Unknown or other | 19 | 101,000 |
2006 Pacifica: 726 complaints
20 crashes, 7 fires, 24 injuries, 10 deaths · 06V432000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 146 | 107,000 |
| Structure › Body | 141 | 119,000 |
| Power train | 92 | 96,000 |
| Suspension | 81 | 110,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 63 | 71,000 |
| Unknown or other | 63 | 119,602 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 58 | 120,000 |
| Electrical system | 53 | 87,000 |
2005 Pacifica: 1,244 complaints
25 crashes, 13 fires, 19 injuries · 06V432000, 05V066000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 224 | 120,000 |
| Structure › Body | 219 | 124,000 |
| Suspension | 178 | 115,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 138 | 71,000 |
| Structure | 93 | 110,000 |
| Unknown or other | 87 | 121,837 |
| Power train | 84 | 110,000 |
| Electrical system | 80 | 61,000 |
41 recall campaigns since 2005
September 1, 2026 · 26V561000 · 2025–2026 · Electronic stability control (esc)
The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge.
June 4, 2026 · 26V362000 · 2020–2022 · Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery · park outside
The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired.
June 2, 2026 · 26V358000 · 2023–2026 · Air bags › Frontal
The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge.
May 11, 2026 · 26V296000 · 2023–2026 · Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Critical fasteners
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Remedy: Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.
March 26, 2026 · 26V189000 · 2022–2026 · Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.
December 17, 2025 · 25V877000 · 2021–2025 · Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › LATCH/anchor
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge.
September 4, 2025 · 25V573000 · 2025 · Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge.
July 17, 2025 · 25V471000 · 2024–2025 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera; Equipment › Appliance › Tv/radio/speakers
The vehicles were built with an incorrect radio, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display.
Remedy: Dealers replaced the radio, free of charge.
June 12, 2025 · 25V388000 · 2023 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera; Equipment › Appliance › Tv/radio/speakers
Due to a manufacturing error, the rearview camera image may not display.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary free of charge.
May 8, 2025 · 25V302000 · 2022–2025 · Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge.
November 25, 2024 · 24V888000 · 2024 · Seats › Barriers
The seat limiter may not have been installed, allowing the seat to move too far forward.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a seat limiter as necessary, free of charge.
October 24, 2024 · 24V793000 · 2020–2023 · Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge.
March 28, 2024 · 24V238000 · 2024 · Visibility › Windshield › Critical fasteners
The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge.
March 28, 2024 · 24V240000 · 2024 · Traction control system
The traction control system (TCS) does not function when cruise control is activated.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TCS software, free of charge.
November 9, 2023 · 23V753000 · 2023 · Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery · park outside
An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator post, resulting in a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the isolator to fit the anti-rotation stud, free of charge.
July 20, 2023 · 23V500000 · 2023 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary, free of charge.
January 17, 2023 · 23V010000 · 2017–2023 · Electrical system › Wiring › Connectors/plugs/receptacles; Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter
An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge.
August 11, 2022 · 22V619000 · 2022 · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
The windshield wiper arm nuts may be improperly tightened, which can cause the wipers to not function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge.
March 24, 2022 · 22V181000 · 2021–2022 · Seats › Mid/rear assembly
The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame, free of charge.
December 12, 2019 · 19V886000 · 2018–2019 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera; Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge.
May 9, 2019 · 19V348000 · 2017–2019 · Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge.
February 28, 2019 · 19V143000 · 2018 · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front knuckle and lower control arm for damage, replacing the components as necessary.
July 26, 2018 · 18V493000 · 2018 · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right halfshaft assembly, free of charge.
June 14, 2018 · 18V395000 · 2017–2018 · Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module; Equipment › Electrical › Anti-theft devices
The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge.
January 11, 2018 · 18V049000 · 2017 · Electrical system › Software; Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge.
August 31, 2017 · 17V542000 · 2017–2018 · Seat belts › Rear/other
In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge.
July 28, 2017 · 17V482000 · 2017 · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble.
Remedy: VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge.
May 25, 2017 · 17V342000 · 2017 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification.
Remedy: Vantage Mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge.
June 30, 2016 · 16V490000 · 2017 · Seat belts › Rear/other
The center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt in the third-row and/or second-row center passenger seat (if so equipped).
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third-row and, if necessary, second-row center overhead seat belt stow bezel, free of charge.
November 9, 2006 · 06V432000 · 2005–2006 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE.
March 1, 2005 · 05V066000 · 2005 · Exterior lighting › Headlights
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUAL TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE WIRING HARNESS AND LOW BEAM BULB ON BOTH HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
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Defect investigations
3 of 12 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE25009 | 2017–2018 | September 5, 2025 | Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering | Open |
| RQ24004 | 2018–2023 | February 27, 2024 | Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short. | Open |
| RQ24001 | 2017–2018 | January 16, 2024 | Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077) | Open |
| PE22008 | 2018–2024 | July 22, 2022 | Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power | Closed |
| DP17003 | 2017 | December 1, 2017 | Stall/Loss of Motive Power | Closed |
| AQ10001 | 2005–2006 | November 18, 2010 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit | Closed |
| EA08006 | 2007 | February 21, 2008 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | Closed |
| PE07052 | 2007 | October 19, 2007 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | Closed |
| EA06013 | 2005–2006 | June 22, 2006 | ENGINE STALLING | Closed |
| EA06010 | 2005–2006 | June 15, 2006 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURES | Closed |
| RQ06002 | 2005–2006 | February 27, 2006 | ENGINE STALLING | Closed |
| PE06009 | 2005 | February 22, 2006 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURES | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Chrysler models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.