repaired · 2026 Q3
Hybrid propulsion system
Park outsideRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-538 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 18, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Electrical system
15Power train
13Engine
5Hybrid propulsion system
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Steering
3Vehicle speed control
1Wheels
1Forward collision avoidance
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 0 |
| Power train | 15 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Transmission fault leading to loss of motive powerLed to recall 23V-010
- Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.Open
In owners' words
What Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving the car down a busy 4 lane road at 55mph on [XXX] around [XXX] in Irvine, CA, the car began to shake as the steering locked up and alerts came up on the dash that the power steering had failed. After turning the car off and on it did not fix it. Leaving it off for 15 mins seemed to…
Chrysler issued recall 72B back in July but has failed to provide a repair solution to the issue of a high voltage battery fire. They have advised to park the vehicle away from structures and to not charge. It's disappointing not to have a resolution or fix for this issue, especially going into the…
The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and ascending a medium grade in the road, the contact heard a "pinging" sound and the "Stop Safely - Vehicle will Shut Off Soon" warning light and a turtle symbol and the check engine warning…
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