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Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 11 model years, NHTSA lists 88 recalls and 4,368 owner complaints for the Chrysler Pacifica. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Chrysler Pacifica by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Chrysler Pacifica | 1 | 1 | |
| 2026 Chrysler Pacifica | 0 | 11 | |
| 2025 Chrysler Pacifica | 9 | 31 | |
| 2024 Chrysler Pacifica | 11 | 73 | |
| 2023 Chrysler Pacifica | 14 | 195 | |
| 2022 Chrysler Pacifica | 10 | 334 | |
| 2021 Chrysler Pacifica | 7 | 401 | |
| 2020 Chrysler Pacifica | 6 | 230 | |
| 2019 Chrysler Pacifica | 7 | 361 | |
| 2018 Chrysler Pacifica | 12 | 1,112 | |
| 2017 Chrysler Pacifica | 11 | 1,619 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Chrysler models.
Chrysler Pacifica: questions owners ask
Which Chrysler Pacifica year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Chrysler Pacifica model years with the most are the 2017 (1,619), 2018 (1,112) and 2021 (401). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2024 (73), 2023 (195) and 2020 (230), out of 8 model years from 2017 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Chrysler Pacifica have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 10 Chrysler Pacifica model years, 88 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2023 (14), 2018 (12) and 2017 (11). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most stalling complaints?
902 owner complaints across 8 Chrysler Pacifica model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2017 (348), 2018 (225) and 2021 (104) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most check engine light complaints?
528 owner complaints across 9 Chrysler Pacifica model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2017 (150), 2018 (139) and 2021 (74) model years, out of 9 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
258 owner complaints across 4 Chrysler Pacifica model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2017 (135), 2018 (94) and 2019 (20) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most start-stop system complaints?
187 owner complaints across 4 Chrysler Pacifica model years describe problems with the automatic start-stop system. The most were filed for the 2018 (86), 2017 (51) and 2019 (27) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most no-start complaints?
160 owner complaints across 6 Chrysler Pacifica model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2017 (67), 2018 (49) and 2019 (16) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
148 owner complaints across 3 Chrysler Pacifica model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2017 (129), 2019 (12) and 2020 (7) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most overheating complaints?
132 owner complaints across 4 Chrysler Pacifica model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2018 (62), 2017 (50) and 2019 (11) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most transmission failure complaints?
43 owner complaints across 3 Chrysler Pacifica model years describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. The most were filed for the 2022 (19), 2021 (16) and 2023 (8) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most high-voltage battery complaints?
23 owner complaints across 2 Chrysler Pacifica model years describe high-voltage battery or electric drive system failures. The most were filed for the 2021 (13) and 2023 (10) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.